Patrick Kielty to host the 2025 GIMA Awards

 

Patrick Kielty will take the stage on Thursday 6 November 2025 at the five-star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales, guiding guests through a night celebrating the innovation, dedication and passion of the garden product manufacturers shaping the future of garden retail.

 

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Patrick Kielty to host the 2025 GIMA Awards

GCA adds a new member to the Executive Committee

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has appointed Dan Lawton, General Manager at Moss & Moor in Ilkley, as Area Co-Chair for the North, covering Scotland and Northern Ireland.  Read more - open to all

Dan Lawton has joined the GCA’s Executive Committee as Area Co-Chair for the North.

New area sales manager for Fallen Fruits

Fallen Fruits are excited to announce that Sarah Cottle will be joining the business on the 10th September as our New Area Sales Manager for the East Midlands and North East. Read more - open to all

Sarah Cottle - New Area Sales Manager for the East Midlands and North East

Green-tech strengthens Irish presence

Green-tech has announced the appointment of Gavin Saunders as Business Development Manager for Ireland. Gavin joined the company on 1 July 2025 and is already working closely with customers and partners across the island. Read more - open to all

Richard Gill and Gavin Saunders

STIGA appoints a new UK managing director

STIGA announces the appointment of James Gordon as the company’s new UK Managing Director and confirms attendance at GroundsFest 2025. Read more - open to all

James Gordon, STIGA's new UK Managing Director

Selecta-One UK introduces future Area Manager Stuart Wassell

Selecta-One UK Ltd., the UK branch of Selecta one - a global leader in the breeding, cultivation and marketing of innovative ornamental plants – is pleased to welcome Stuart Wassell to the UK team Read more - open to all

Stuart Wassell

Hillier Garden Centres welcomes a new Retail Director

Hillier Garden Centres is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Milton as Retail Director, joining the company this September.

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Hillier - Three Legged Cross

Hornby George PR expands team with senior appointment

Hornby George PR has appointed Sally Jee as Senior PR Account Director following a period of strong growth and a major expansion of its client portfolio. Read more - open to all

Hornby George PR has appointed Sally Jee as Senior PR Account Director

In memory of Adrian Masters

It is with the most profound sadness that Origin Amenity Solutions, along with many in our industry, remember our friend and colleague, Adrian (Ade) Masters, who passed away after a short illness. Read more - open to all

Adrian Masters

Genus Gardenwear appoints industry consultant

Genus Gardenwear, has appointed horticultural business consultant Neville Stein to support the next phase of the company’s development. Read more - open to all

Neville Stein

British Garden Centres appoints Amy Stubbs as Managing Director

British Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Amy Stubbs as Managing Director, working alongside her father, Charles Stubbs, and uncle, Robert. Read more - open to all

Charles and Amy Stubbs

Meadow View Stone new appointment

Meadow View Stone appoints Tomas Narusevicius as new Sales Manager for the East Anglia.

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Tomas Naruševičius

New Regional Director for Christie & Co

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co is delighted to announce that Anthony Meadowcroft has been appointed as the new Regional Director to lead the Retail & Leisure brokerage team in the North of England and Scotland. Read more - open to all

Anthony Meadowcroft, Regional Director Retail & Leisure brokerage team - N. England and Scotland

HTA Conference welcomes back Economist Tim Leunig

The HTA has confirmed that economist and policy expert Dr Tim Leunig will return as a featured speaker at Horticulture, The Conference on Thursday 25 September at London’s Barbican Centre.

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Colin Dale announces his retirement from horticulture

Colin Dale, the Head of Plants and Gardening at Notcutts, has announced he will be retiring this autumn soon after receiving a special Long Service Award from the RHS. Read more - open to all

Colin Dale

Smiemans strengthens team with Olaf Mos

We are delighted to welcome Olaf Mos to the team. He brings extensive experience in glass constructions and energy systems, and will be strengthening our team in the commercial and operational areas. Read more - open to all

Olaf Mos at Smiemans

Joe Lydon wins Garland’s ‘Sales agent of the year’

Garland Products has awarded the title to Joe Lydon, its agent for Scotland. This is Joe’s fourth win, following successes in 2014, 2016 and 2022. Read more - open to all

Joe Lydon with Garland's 'Sales Agent of the Year' Trophy

New director to lead growth at Branded Garden Products

Branded Garden Products Ltd (BGP), parent company of Thompson & Morgan and Suttons, has appointed Mark Burberry as B2B Director to strengthen its retail and export strategy.

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Mark Burberry

Mary Portas to speak at 2026 GCA Conference

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced that businesswoman, broadcaster, author, and activist Mary Portas OBE will be a keynote speaker at its annual conference. Read more - open to all

Mary Portas OBE, who will be speaking about retail at the 2026 GCA annual conference

Fallen Fruits promote Jon Buckwell to UK Key Account Manager

Fallen Fruits are thrilled to announce the promotion of Jon Buckwell to UK Key Accounts Manager. Read more - open to all

Jon Buckwell, UK Key Accounts Manager

Supremo Leisure announces leadership transition

Supremo Leisure has announced a major leadership succession that signals the start of an exciting new chapter. After five years of remarkable growth, the business is moving into a new era of stability and innovation. Read more - open to all

Adam Gregory & Zac Windsor

Grass Gains doubles turnover and launches national sales team

Grass Gains doubles turnover and launches national sales team to boost retail support, following strong growth driven by bold branding, product performance, and digital engagement. Read more - open to all

Personnel changes at Dejex to support business growth

Dejex has announced a series of internal promotions and role changes as the company experiences strong growth across key areas of its horticultural business.

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New MD for Haddonstone

A new chapter for Haddonstone sees David Barrow handing over the role of Managing Director to former Finance Director Nick Lantsbery, as he becomes the company Chairman. Read more - open to all

David Barrow, Haddonstone’s new Chairman, with Nick Lantsbery, former FD and now MD

Respected plantsman, John Hillier, dies

With great sadness, Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres has announced the passing of John Hillier - a respected plantsman, devoted family man, and beloved figure in the horticultural world. Read more - open to all

John Hillier

New representative for Katie Blake in Scotland

We are pleased to announce that Emma will be joining Katie Blake as our representative in Scotland including the Scottish islands. Read more - open to all

Emma Murray

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

Origin Enterprises plc has announced the appointment of Mark Andrews as Managing Director of Landscapes, a new role within its Living Landscapes division. Read more - open to all

Westland Warriors snatch second victory at 2025

The Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race returned to Grendon Lakes with exciting races, family fun, and a second consecutive year win for the Westland Warriors. Read more - open to all

Westland Warriors took home the winners title for the 2nd year running

BHETA strengthens Export Committee with two new appointments

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has expanded its Export Committee with two new members, reinforcing its commitment to boosting overseas trade. Read more - open to all

Daniel Wright

Strikes Garden Centres announces three board appointments

Strikes Garden Centres is pleased to announce the internal promotion of three new directors to its board, reflecting the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and industry expertise.

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L-r: David Yardley Chief Executive, David Abbott, Sharon Allan, Andy Smith & Anthony Hester.

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