Mark Palmer, Managing Director of High Street catering chain, Pret a Manger, is the latest high profile speaker to join the line-up for the HTA Garden Futures Conference which takes place on 16 and 17 October 2013 at One Great George Street, London. Read more - open to all

Changes announced by RHS Director General, Sue Biggs, mean promotion for Jim Gardiner and Hayley Monkton and redundancy for directors James Rudoni and Stephen Bennett with Bob Sweet retiring. See more... Read more - members only

Carol Paris has been appointed as full time permanent HTA Chief Executive with immediate effect. See more... Read more - members only

VegTrug Limited, the original, self contained, raised vegetable garden company has appointed Mark Crowley as UK sales manager from September 2013. Read more - open to all

A team of workers from Webbs Garden Centres in Wychbold and West Hagley triumphed on the water in a charity dragon boat race. Read more - open to all

A Stourport-on-Severn mum will be pushing herself to the limit in the Great North Run on 15th September to honour a family member who died of cancer at just five years old. Read more - open to all

Managing Director of the award-winning, independent, family-run business, Mike Lind said: “We’re very proud to have received planning permission to redevelop our restaurant, which will ensure we can continue to meet the high standards our customers expect from Monkton Elm." Read more - open to all

Ryedale Group, owners of Hortipak, have announced that Philip Mabon will join them in October as Group Creative Director. Read more - open to all

Stewart Hainsworth starts work with Gardman on Monday as its new Chief Executive Officer. He completes the new team at Gardman under chairman, Jonathan Halford. See more... Read more - members only

Writtle College governor Paul Downer is climbing the UK’s three highest peaks – and cycling the 427 miles between them all – in just six days. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Group’s top two apprentices, Jade Goodwin and Toby Smith enjoy a week at The Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. Read more - open to all

Following internal restructuring, Sjaak van der Vijver B.V is pleased to announce that Gert Van der Vijver will now oversee all UK sales of cut flowers and plants. Read more - open to all

Smart Solar has announced the appointment of Xavier Faure as European Sales Manager to support its ambitious strategy for growth across continental Europe.  Read more - open to all

A VIP (Very Important Puppy!) visited Hiller Garden Centre at Botley, Hampshire, on Friday 19 July to say "thank you" for setting it on the first steps to becoming a guide dog. Read more - open to all

Butterwick House Children’s Hospice in Stockton-on-Tees has officially opened a new garden for the children and families who benefit from care at the hospice to use. The garden saw the transformation of a previously old and tired space into an inspiring new garden for all to enjoy. Read more - open to all

Mahood Brothers Limited of Lathom, Lancashire are delighted to announce the appointment of Marcel Willems as their new managing director. Read more - open to all

Worcestershire based Hayloft Plants Limited, the specialist direct marketing young plants business has appointed Martin Harvey as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman. Read more - open to all

After six gruelling days of climbing mountains and cycling 450 miles, the fantastic Three Peaks Extreme Challenge team finally completed their fundraising challenge for Perennial yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon in mist and driving rain. Read more - open to all

A craft advisor and the Somerset garden centre where she is employed have both recently (September 10, 2013) been shortlisted for the Somerset Business Awards. Read more - open to all

Neil Gow has today announced that he will be stepping down as Director of GIMA, the Garden Industry Manufacturers’ Association, in the New Year. Read more - open to all

Richard Burt, sales manager promoted to sales director at Provender Nurseries. Read more - open to all

Eric Gallagher, founder of Cardwell garden centre in the west of Scotland, has died. He was honored by the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society for significant contribution to horticulture and was well respected for his charity work. For more details click on the website link below. Read more - open to all

The death has been reported of John Toomer.  He ran Toomers Garden Centre in Swindon and Cirencester.  He was also a popular local politician and a keen sportsman.  The full tribute and photo can be read by clicking on the website link below. Read more - open to all

Mr Gnodde passed away on July 22nd. His body gave up against a debilitating disease; his spirit was strong to the end. Read more - open to all

Tim Stainton, the UK managing director of Gardman until March 2013, has joined Homebase as category manager for DIY. Read more - open to all

Steve Chalk who worked for William Sinclair Horticulture has regretfully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Read more - open to all

Yankee Candle® International, the world leading home fragrance brand, is pleased to announce two appointments to its Executive Leadership Team. The addition of new heads brings together a notably experienced team of experts to oversee the brand’s strategy and elevate the company in each territory. Read more - open to all

The launch of the new Autumn/Winter range from Stormafit Ltd and the sales person of the year award. Read more - open to all

The team at family-owned Highfield Garden World celebrates having scooped two business awards in its home county of Gloucestershire. Read more - open to all

Capel Manor College's horticultural student Marcus Papa is the 2013 winner of Mr Fothergill's Award for the student who has demonstrated  the highest skills in plant care. Read more - open to all