Owner of Hillmount Garden Centre collects his BEM
Mr. Robin Mercer, the owner of Hillmount garden centre, has collected the British Empire Medal awarded at the new year for his contributions to business and the economy. Read more - open to all
Owner of Hillmount Garden Centre collects his BEM
Mr. Robin Mercer, the owner of Hillmount garden centre, has collected the British Empire Medal awarded at the new year for his contributions to business and the economy. Read more - open to all
Green-tech celebrates after winning Employer of the Year
Green-tech, the UK's leading supplier of landscaping and forestry products, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Employer of the Year’ at the ProLandscaper Business Awards 2024.
Dobbies appoints Robert Cook as board advisor
Hospitality professional, Robert Cook, has joined Dobbies Garden Centres as a board advisor to support the strategic development of its restaurant business. Read more - open to all
The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Scholarship Winners
With approaching 100 applications to sift through, choosing the scholarship winners was even more difficult than normal this year. Read more - open to all
The AMES Companies appoints new Sales Director
In a move to further strengthen its position as the ‘partner of choice’, the AMES Companies has confirmed that it has recently appointed a new Sales Director, responsible for driving the garden centre channel. Read more - open to all
Nine Zest employees run marathon for mental health
Zest, part of the P&A Group, is fielding a team to take on the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 14th April to raise money for North East Wales Mind. Read more - open to all
Dobbies continues to add experience to top team
Dobbies Garden Centres appoints Rajesh Gupta as strategy and business development director following 8 months as a consultant. This is the 7th appointment by Dobbies since last summer. Read more - members only
Haskins Garden Centres celebrates the success of Barista of the Year
Haskins Snowhill Garden Centre is celebrating the success of restaurant supervisor, Adam Kelly, who recently won the regional heats of Costa Coffee UK’s Barista of the Year competition to progress to the UK and Ireland final. Read more - open to all
Management changes continue at Dobbies with departure of Marcus Eyles
Horticulture director Marcus Eyles is to leave Dobbies to work on the next chapter of his already 40 year-long career. Read more - members only
Notcutts Garden Centres Annual Awards
Notcutts recently hosted an awards ceremony attended by 140 colleagues, family members and sponsors, commemorating a year of hard work and dedication. Read more - members only
Fond Farewell to Rod Austin after 24 years at British Garden Centres
After 24 years of dedicated service, Plant Buyer Rod Austin is bidding farewell to British Garden Centres, he has been an integral part of the company's journey and growth. Read more - open to all
RHS Awards the Highest Honours in Horticulture
RHS medal for Tim Briercliffe as six worthy recipients are awarded the highest honours in horticulture, the Victoria Medal of Honour and the Elizabeth Medal of Honour. Read more - members only
Dobbies strenghtens finance team
UPDATE: Dobbies has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Wass as Chief Financial Officer. In April he became a director of Dobbies Garden Centres Group Ltd. Read more - open to all
Provender Nurseries expands sales team
Provender Nurseries welcomes four new members to the Sales Team to meet with increasing sales demands. Read more - open to all
Branded Garden Products Group appoints new CEO
Branded Garden Products (BGP) is delighted to announce that Chris Wright has been appointed as its new CEO. Read more - open to all
Phillip Newton joins Hillier
Congratulate Phillip Newton, who has joined the head office of Hillier Nurseries as gardening buyer. He has years of industry experience, most recently as gardening buyer for Dobbies. Read more - open to all
Plant Healthy appoints new Director
The Trustees of Plant Healthy Limited have announced the appointment of Malcolm Catlin as its new Project Director, effective from 29 April 2024. Read more - open to all
MorePeople has launched The MorePeople Podcast
Whether you’re a job seeker or a hiring manager join us as we unlock the secrets to finding the perfect fit. Read more - open to all
Guy Topping represents England at World Curling Championships
Guy Topping, of Barton Grange Garden Centre, and his team are pitted against Belgium, England, Estonia, Latvia, Switzerland and United States in the early rounds of the competition. Read more - open to all
Provender Nurseries introduce a commercial sales branch
Grant Beerling has joined Provender Nurseries as Commercial Sales and will be managing the accounts for Landscape Architects and town planners.
Mark Earles appointed as AEA President
Mark Earles, the newly appointed President of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) discussed the importance of information and expertise, “in times which are fluid, and where our industry is seeing big changes.” Read more - open to all
The Greenfingers Charity remembers John Adkins
The Greenfingers Charity was saddened to hear about the recent passing of John Adkins, the charity’s first Garden Project Manager. Read more - open to all
Kevin runs to celebrate 40 years cancer free
Kevin Burgess is running this Sunday (7th April) the London Landmarks half Marathon in support of Greenfingers in his Yellow Wellies. Read more - open to all
Dobbies adds Chief Marketing Officer to senior team
Following the recent appointment of a new CFO and a new Commercial director, Dobbies has added an experienced Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Phil Thomas, to its team. Read more - members only
Next GCA chairman confirmed
Ben Harrison, Operations Director of Haskins Garden Centres, has been announced as the Chairman Elect for 2024/25 by the Garden Centre Association. Read more - members only
Garden centre owner appointed deputy to the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester
Mark Llewellin of Daisy Nook garden centre, is one of 6 new Deputy Lieutenants appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. Read more - open to all
BGC raises £15,000 for Garden Re-Leaf Day
British Garden Centres raised over £15,000 for Garden Re-Leaf Day, the March 15th event in support of Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all
David Domoney becomes Ambassador for Air Ambulances UK
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) proudly announces the appointment of David Domoney, acclaimed television presenter for Plants and Nature, as an Ambassador. In this role, David will help to raise awareness of the vital work undertaken by air ambulance charities across the UK.
Marc Driessen elected 22nd Fleuroselect President
Fleuroselect, the international organisation for the ornamental plants industry, proudly announces the election of Marc Driessen, CEO Beekenkamp Ornamentals, as President of the organisation. Read more - open to all
A new National Account Manager for Treadstone
Treadstone announces the new appointment of Mark Allen as National Account Manager. Read more - open to all