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

Paula Davies

“Optimising day long restaurant footfall”

“Optimising day long restaurant footfall” plan from new restaurant manager at
Gloucestershire’s Highfield Garden World. Read more - open to all

Marc Gibbons with some of his team

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

Left to right: Directors Tim Jeffries, Ed Yeldham, Jeremy Sharp, John Fothergill and David Carey

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

Toby Buckland (by Matt Austin)

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

Senior National Sales Manager in the independent sector Lolly Lee

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

Rising Stars hopefuls looking around Westland products at the previous masterclass, held at Baytree

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

RHS judge and TV presenter James Alexander-Sinclair

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

Rabbit Attack to provide PR for Lubera

Rabbit Attack is very happy and feels extremely privileged to have been asked to spearhead the PR for Lubera® in the UK. Read more - open to all

Johnsons flower seed sales give big boost to bumblebees

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BBCT), has once again benefited from sales of a dedicated seed mixture produced by Johnsons.  For every packet of its Mixed Bumblebee Friendly Flowers seed purchased in the last year, 25p was pledged to the BBCT. 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

Matt Higginson drives to victory in his Garland Product-sponsored Spire GT3.

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

The Johnsons Lawn Seed Team (Guy ​Jenkins is second from left) with Briony from Greenfingers.

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

Lifetime Achievement – Mary Boughton MBE of Dorwest Herbs receives the award from Amanda Sizer Barre

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

Charlie Dimmock

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

BBC Great Allotment Challenge Judge is back for 50th Anniversary of
RHS Britain in Bloom

For the 50th anniversary of Britain in Bloom, run since 2002 by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Jim Buttress is returning as a judge for the 2014 national finals of the campaign. Read more - open to all

Paul Wright has joined Notcutts

Paul Wright has joined Notcutts as Regional Operations Manager looking after 9 Garden Centres in the Midlands and the North of England. Read more - open to all

New team at Black Country Metal Works

Due to high demand and a renewed focus in the trade market, BCMW have carefully brought together a team to launch new product lines for 2015. Read more - open to all

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