Garden Media Guild Awards 2014 judges named
The Garden Media Guild has named the judges for the Garden Media Guild Awards 2014. Read more - open to all
Garden Media Guild Awards 2014 judges named
The Garden Media Guild has named the judges for the Garden Media Guild Awards 2014. Read more - open to all
Neil Cummings joins HTA
The HTA membership services team has a new recruit with Neil Cummings joining the HTA this week as Regional Business Manager for Scotland and Ireland. Read more - open to all
Charlie Dimmock attracts the crowds during garden centre visit
Charlie Dimmock, gardening guru and face of Gro-Sure Planting Magic, pulled in the crowds at Woodcote Green Garden Centre in Surrey last weekend. Read more - open to all
Millbrook complete their charity walk
Congratulations to the Millbrook Garden Company staff members who managed to walk between two of their Garden Centres, from Millbrook, Crowborough in East Sussex to Millbrook, Gravesend in Kent this Weekend. Read more - open to all
Garland Products proves to be a winner in the garden market and on the race track
Business has been at full speed for Garland Products since adding the Worth Gardening brand to its product portfolio in 2012, and the same can be said for its success on the car race track! Read more - open to all
Johnsons Lawn Seed adds funds to the Greenfingers Rosy Cheeks Appeal
Over the last 12 months Johnsons Lawn Seed has been busy raising money for the Greenfingers Rosy Cheeks Appeal. Read more - open to all
A successful PetQuip Awards event
18 petcare companies recognised for outstanding achievement at successful PetQuip Awards event and Mary Boughton MBE receives Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more - open to all
Grange appoints Rob Giles to new marketing role
Decorative garden structures and fencing expert, Grange has appointed Rob Giles as Senior Product Manager. Read more - open to all
Millbrook Charity Walk
A team of staff members from Millbrook Garden Company are all set to walk between two of their Garden Centres, from Millbrook, Crowborough in East Sussex to Millbrook, Gravesend in Kent this September. Read more - open to all
HTA Benevolent Fund restructures Trustees
HTA Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce a restructure of its Board of Trustees following an Annual General Meeting in July 2014. Read more - open to all
Charlie Dimmock to appear at Woodcote Garden Centre next month!
GARDENING guru, Charlie Dimmock will be making a special guest appearance at Woodcote Green Garden Centre in Surrey this September. Read more - open to all
David Colegrave Foundation appoints new Trustees
The David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) is pleased to announce two new appointments to its Board of Trustees. Read more - open to all
Mr Fothergill's behind the scenes visit for Homebase Garden Academy students
Mr Fothergill's recently played host to a group of students from the Homebase Garden Academy, which aims to provide a grounding for young people interested in a career in horticulture. Read more - open to all
Wyevale Garden Centres appoints Martin Bitmead and Patrick O’Connor
Wyevale Garden Centres, the UK's largest chain of garden centres, has further strengthened its trading division with the addition of Martin Bitmead as Head of Store Format and Design and Patrick O’Connor as Head of Visual Merchandising. Read more - open to all
Sky is the limit at RHS Flower Show for Young Designer of the Year
Sam Ovens, the designer of the garden The Sky's the Limit is named RHS National Young Designer of the Year at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Read more - open to all
New Chair for GROW
Raoul Curtis-Machin, Head of Horticulture at the HTA, has taken over the chairmanship of the GROW Careers initiative from Leigh Morris who has held the post for eight years. Read more - open to all
Award for services to people as well as pets!
International aquatic and pet specialist Interpet has been enhancing the lives of pets for over 60 years. Now Interpet has received recognition for its work with people! Read more - open to all
Growing Dalefoot Compost appoints new sales & marketing manager
An award-winning peat free compost company has appointed its first sales and marketing manager as part of plans to grow its business across the UK. Read more - open to all
“Optimising day long restaurant footfall”
“Optimising day long restaurant footfall” plan from new restaurant manager at
Gloucestershire’s Highfield Garden World.
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Hombase MD tells industry leaders 'We need to work together'
Paul Loft, MD of Homebase, appealed to industry leaders at Glee to work together to address the challenges of change, both in the digital world and in attracting young people to meet the changing needs of the consumer. Read more - members only
Mr Fothergill's staff raise £100 with Macmillan Ice Bucket Challenge
So keen were staff at Suffolk seedsman Mr Fothergill's to have the chance to soak its executive directors with cold water, they recently raised more than £100 for Macmillan Cancer Support in an ice bucket challenge. Read more - open to all
Herb Society announces Toby Buckland as new president for 2015-16 and launches its new logo
The Herb Society is delighted to announce that Toby Buckland will take up the role of President from 1 January 2015. Read more - open to all
Gardman team grows to drive growth
Strong spring and early summer results at Gardman have driven further investment with the appointment of three talented new recruits in sales and category management. Read more - open to all
Honorary degrees for two inspirational founders of disabled charities
Two people who have worked tirelessly for disabled people through the charities they have co-founded will be given Honorary Degrees at the Writtle College graduation ceremonies. Read more - open to all
Rising Stars prepare presentations for Final Masterclass
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) and Westland Horticulture Rising Stars 2014 Programme is holding its third and final Masterclass at Van Hage Garden Centre in Peterborough next month. Read more - open to all
James Alexander-Sinclair announced as after dinner speaker at HTA Garden Futures
Garden designer, RHS judge and TV presenter James Alexander-Sinclair has been announced as the after dinner speaker at the HTA Garden Futures Dinner on Tuesday 14 October in London. Read more - open to all
Garland/Worth Gardening forecasts 55 per cent sales growth going into its 50th anniversary year
‘Sales Agent of the Year’ awarded to Joe Lydon of Scotland Read more - open to all
US Student wins Markham-Colegrave Scholarship to Belgium
Victoria Turbyfill, a student of University of Florida, US, has been awarded the Markham-Colegrave International Scholarship to enable her to study horticulture in Belgium. Read more - open to all
Top Awards for Millbrook's Garden Display at the Kent County Show
Millbrook Garden Company are proud to have won a Top Gold Award for their Show Garden in the Flower Marquee at the Kent County Show; and delighted to have also scooped The KCAS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best Landscape or Garden Display Exhibit. Read more - open to all
Boyd on board for Greenfingers
Greenfingers, the charity dedicated to creating garden’s in children’s hospices across the UK, has today announced that Boyd Douglas-Davies has become a trustee for the charity. Read more - open to all