Society of Garden Designers announces new chair
The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has announced Lynne Marcus MSGD as its new Chair, replacing Sarah Morgan MSGD who steps down from the role after her three-year tenure. Read more
Society of Garden Designers announces new chair
The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has announced Lynne Marcus MSGD as its new Chair, replacing Sarah Morgan MSGD who steps down from the role after her three-year tenure. Read more
Horticulture students benefit from DCF Scholarships
Horticulture students have received scholarships from the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) this year, with more to follow. Read more
Char-Broil appoints new team to fire up UK business
Char-Broil is delighted to announce that Luke Hopkins, formerly of Landmann BBQ, joins Char-Broil UK as National Sales Manager. Read more
Brett Avery becomes HTA Vice-President
Brett Avery, managing director of Farplants, is to join the HTA Board as Vice-President. Read more
Georgia strengthens the John Chambers Wildflower team
Horticulture graduate Georgia Gilbert has joined the John Chambers team as a Technical Wildflower Sales advisor. Read more
Apprentice of the year winner from Bransford Webbs…again!
The Midland Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year was awarded last week at Pershore College, and was won by Bransford Webbs apprentice Isobel Watson. Isobel, who is in the second year of her apprenticeship scheme. Read more
Hadlow College Student Progression at Provender Nurseries
After working closely with the potting on and growing of hardy nursery stock Provender Nurseries are delighted to have taken on two Hadlow College students on a part-time basis. Read more
GIMA elects Simon McArdle as President
GIMA has announced the election of Simon McArdle of Westland Horticulture as GIMA President, following its rescheduled AGM held on Friday 10th July, 2020. Read more
Introducing new HTA Board members
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the appointment of three new board members as non-executive directors: Jane Lawler, Lawler Associates; Vicky Nuttall, The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA); and Ken White, Frosts Landscape Construction. Read more
Syngenta appoints new global head of Flowers business
Today, Syngenta Flowers announces that Michael Kester will retire at the end of 2020 after 42 years at Syngenta. Mark Schermer is appointed as his successor as global head of Syngenta Flowers from September 1, 2020. Read more
Mark Gregory wins first ever BBC People’s Choice Garden of the Decade Award
Mark Gregory and his 2018 Welcome to Yorkshire Chelsea garden has been crowned the winner of the BBC People’s Choice Award for Garden of the Decade. Read more
Parasene set to return to the market
The Parasene brand has been bought by a former employee, John Cartwright, the owner of Fireside Products Ltd. Read more
Award-winning Garden Designer Mark Gregory named Vice President of The Yorkshire Society
Multi award-winning garden designer, Mark Gregory, has been given the title of Vice President of The Yorkshire Society, following in the footsteps of Sir Michael Parkinson, Sir Geoffrey Boycott and the Archbishop of York to name just a few. Read more
Gill Ormrod to leave the HTA
Gill Ormrod has announced that she will be leaving the HTA at the end of the month after 12 years with the association. Read more
Notcutts’ new chairman becomes High Sheriff of Suffolk
Bridget McIntyre, who became chairman of Notcutts last month, has become High Sheriff of Suffolk for the year from April. Read more
GIMA hosts Alan Roper interview
Alan Roper doesn’t believe that Covid-19 has uncovered a new class of customer, is optimistic about the first half of 2021 but says anyone feeling bullish for the economy in the next 5 years is misguided. Read more
Mollie Higginson has joined the HTA Council
Congratulations to Mollie Higginson who has joined the HTA Council as the Representative for the West Midlands region. Read more
Ernest Wertheim dies at 100
One of the biggest influences on UK and world garden centre design, Ernest Wertheim has died at the age of 100. Read more
Landmann appoint new key account manager
Landmann have appointed a new Key Account manager to manage the UK sales organisation. John Taylor who was previously a KAM at Fiskars joins Landmann with immediate effect. Read more
Keith Weed appointed as the new RHS President
Keith Weed appointed as the new RHS President seeks to accelerate the positive impact of gardening on our lives, society and the environment. Read more
JDA join forces with The Satchville Gift Company
JDA have been in business now for nearly 10 years, predominately selling / supplying the garden centre industry with giftware, sundries and quirky unique ranges, both classic and contemporary. Read more
Katie Blake appoint two new sales representatives
Jack Whiteley, Chairman and CEO of Glencrest Seatex the home for Katie Blake Outdoor Furniture, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Sales Representatives. Read more
Syngenta Flowers strengthens European leadership team
Syngenta Flowers announces the appointment of Leendert Arkenbout as Head of Operations EAME for young plants and cuttings effective September 1. Read more
Duchess visits Fakenham GC during Children’s Hospice Week
The Duchess of Cambridge bought plants at Fakenham Garden Centre last week for a new garden at a Norfolk children's hospice. Plans are also underway for an imaginative space created by Greenfingers. Read more
Fallen Fruits' new sales agent for Scotland
Fallen Fruits are pleased to say, Neil Cochrane has joined the team as the new sales agent for Scotland
Read moreAndy Whelan Business Development Launches Today
Andy Whelan has announced the launch of Andy Whelan Business Consultancy with its new website, working closely with MorePeople. Read more
A sponsored swim to save the Garden Museum
How do you keep a museum afloat in the treacherous waters of the coronavirus lockdown? Garden Museum Director Christopher Woodward is undertaking a 50 mile sponsored swim to save the Museum. Read more
Trevor Wellington 29/4/47 – 14/5/20
The widely known and well-liked grower and nursery manager, Trevor Wellington, has sadly died aged 73. Trevor contributed much to the growth of Highfield Garden World until his retirement in 2010. Read more
Carol Paris becomes CEO of Rosebourne
Carol Paris has become CEO of Rosebourne as Neville Prest stands down and becomes a non-executive director. Read more
John Grayson joins Hozelock
Hozelock announces the appointment of John Grayson as Commercial Director for UK and Ireland, Scandinavia and Southern Hemisphere. Read more