Tatham & Durr to collaborate with Wyevale Nurseries
Two award-winning garden designers have recently announced that they will be working in the future with one of the UK’s leading nurseries. Read more - open to all
Tatham & Durr to collaborate with Wyevale Nurseries
Two award-winning garden designers have recently announced that they will be working in the future with one of the UK’s leading nurseries. Read more - open to all
Cadix M.D to skydive for Greenfingers!
Managing Director Kate Ebbens from Cadix UK is this weekend taking part in a skydive in aid of raising money for Greenfingers. Read more - open to all
Large pot specialist gain new sales agents at Glee
Pots of Distinction turned heads and gained two new prestigious selling agents at the Glee trade fair at the NEC in Birmingham this month. Read more - open to all
These boots are made for walking...
Simon Quinton-Smith will be embarking on a 27 day trek in Nepal next month, raising money for Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all
New Chairman announced for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is entering a new era as Chairman, Simon Theakston steps down from the role. The Society is best known as the organiser of the annual rural showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show, and for the last eight years he has been at the Society’s helm, leading it through one of the most exciting and innovative periods in its long history. Read more - open to all
Clocking up 133 years!
Staff at Pennell’s Lincoln Garden Centre said goodbye to their colleague Trevor Smith on Wednesday, who is retiring after a fantastic 53 years with Pennells! Read more - open to all
Joe Lydon scoops Garland/Worth Gardening ‘sales agent of the year’ award
Taking advantage of many new product innovations, Joe Lydon has achieved a 22 per cent increase in sales for his area and has been voted the Garland/Worth Gardening ‘Sales Agent of the Year’. Read more - open to all
Celebrity gardener Chris Collins to give CarFest revellers free consultations on gardening this Bank Holiday
Celebrity gardener Chris Collins will be on hand for three days at CarFest South from 26th to 28th August 2016, giving free advice on how to make the most of your outside space – whether it is a balcony, roof terrace, patio or even just a windowsill. Read more - open to all
New apprentices for Bransford Webbs
The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are very proud to announce that two new apprentices will begin working with them in September. Arthur Dawes and Billy Wilce have both been offered a position on the nursery team. Read more - open to all
Continental ride to raise money for Cancer Research UK
The Director of Newspan Building Solutions, Mark Murray, will be supporting a fleet of cyclists in a charity bike ride on the 21st August – starting in Southampton and Finishing in Rome. Read more - open to all
How Perennial helped over 1200 people last year
Perennial helped over 1,200 people last year battling illness, financial hardship, bereavement and disability. Read some of their stories. Read more - members only
Smart Garden appoints new Marketing Manager.
Emma Cooper is the latest addition to the expanding Smart Garden Products team as Trade Marketing Manager. Read more - open to all
Andrew Weiss is BHETA's new Executive Chairman
The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has appointed respected industry figure, Andrew Weiss as its new Executive Chairman following the retirement of David Smyth. Read more - open to all
Glendale Horticulture welcomes back Andy Dyer
Glendale Horticulture welcomes back Andy Dyer this month as a National Account Manager. Read more - open to all
Crest adds to creative team
Crest Garden has announced the appointment of two key brand roles to accelerate the development of Flopro and Kent & Stowe. Read more - open to all
Green-tech promotes from within to gear up for expansion plans
Green-tech has today announced a new structure in readiness for its future expansion plans. Read more - open to all
New national sales manager joins Fallen Fruits for GLEE
Fallen Fruits’ newly appointed National Sales Manager, Edward Cantle has been getting to grips with his new role with the garden giftware company at this month’s GLEE. Read more - open to all
Wyevale Nurseries sees 45% increase from garden design sector
One of the UK’s leading nurseries in Hereford has announced that it has seen a 45% increase in sales year-on-year this month (September, 2016) from the garden design sector. Read more - open to all
CDG announces new promotions and appointments
Catering Design Group (CDG) has announced the promotion of Mike Sinclair - its award winning Principal Design Consultant, to the position of Design Director. The business has also appointed Kevin Broadley as Contracts Manager, whilst promoting Gemma Strong to the position of Design Consultant. Read more - open to all
Decco’s COO, John Findlay, names his successor
John Findlay has announced that he will retire from Decco at the end of March. Charlie Lacey has been named COO designate. Read more - open to all
Denny completes channel swim
“I celebrate internally when I get stung by jellyfish as I know it'll distract me from the pain in my arms and shoulders,” writes HTA’s Dave Denny about his channel swim, last week. Read more - open to all
Stuart Gooden leaves Planters Garden Centres and moves to pastures new
After 14 very successful years, Centre Manager Stuart Gooden is looking to take it slightly easier and moving to the South West. Read more - open to all
Hale Events appoints new Sales Executive
Hale Events are delighted to announce that Lesley Meaker has joined the Hale Events Sales Team. Following their acquisition of the Hotel, Catering & Retail Show last year, they now run 5 successful trade shows, and have expanded their sales team accordingly. Read more - open to all
Chairman of Squire’s Garden Centres awarded honorary degree
Colin Squire, Chairman of award-winning family business Squire’s Garden Centres, has been named Honorary Doctor of Art & Design by Kingston University. A former student of Kingston University, Colin Squire was given this honour in recognition of his outstanding contribution to horticulture and the local community. Read more - open to all
Chris and Kyle start Management Trainee Scheme
Chris King and Kyle Ross have this month (July, 2016) started their two-year Management Trainee Scheme at one of the UK’s leading nurseries based in Hereford. Read more - open to all
Boningale expands its national sales team
Midlands-based Boningale Nurseries has added two new members to its sales team in order to facilitate the company’s growth and expansion plans in the North and South. Read more - open to all
Deco-Pak manager raises £1,000 for late mother’s hospice
The staff of Hipperholme based decorative aggregates and bird box suppliers, Deco-Pak, joined over 1,600 runners in a 5k colour run to raise money for Overgate Hospice in Elland. Read more - open to all
David Denny is to swim the Channel for Greenfingers
Read Dave Denny endures sunburn and furry tongue as he prepares to swim the Channel for Greenfingers in a few weeks. Read more - open to all
Michael Cole to retire from Notcutts
Michael Cole, former MD of Notcutts, is to retire next January after 38 years with the garden centres. Read more - open to all
New chief executive for Dobbies UPDATED
Dobbies’ new owners have appointed a former commercial director of B&Q as its new chief executive. More recently John Cleland was CEO of Maplin. Read more - members only