Changes to leadership team at Evergreen Garden Care

Changes to leadership team at Evergreen Garden Care.  Karl Kahofer, current CEO will transition to Executive Chairman position; Mark Portman, current UK & Ireland GM, will take on the role of CEO. Read more - open to all

Mark Portman and Karl Kahofer at Glee in 2018

David Domoney is appointed Garden Bird Ambassador for the RSPB

The RSPB announced its first ever Ambassador programme. At the renowned charity’s 131st meeting, several famous faces were announced as Ambassadors and amongst them was popular garden broadcaster, David Domoney, who was asked to be garden bird ambassador. Read more - open to all

Brian Evans, former Wyevale Chief Executive, has died

Brian Evans died on 12th October at the age of 78.  As chief executive and then chairman of Wyevale for 31 years he built a national chain of 114 garden centres. Read more - open to all

Richard Gill from Green-tech joins the BALI Board

Richard Gill of Green-tech, the UKs largest supplier to the landscape industry, has been voted on to the British Association of Landscape Industries board of Directors at the Associations’ National Annual General Meeting held on 15th September 2022. Read more - open to all

Richard Gill of Green-tech

Promotion for Broil King employee

James Leach has been promoted to the position of Sales Manager South East effective from October 2022. James has been with Broil King for 1 year and had previously worked as a Sales Merchandiser. Read more - open to all

James Leach

New Chief Executive to take HTA to next level

The HTA has named Fran Barnes as the new Chief Executive.  With the recent additions of directors of Marketing and of Public Affairs it has a new management team. Read more - open to all

Alan Titchmarsh MBE to be patron of Colegrave Seabrook Foundation

Horticulturalist and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh has agreed to be the new Patron of The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation, the charity which supports students studying horticulture. Read more - open to all

Alan Titchmarsh with the Peter Seabrook Sweet Pea at Chelsea in 2022

Five Ornamental Growers of the Year

Five winners of the first HTA Grower of the Year Awards were revealed at the HTA conference.  They include Allensmore, Ball Colegrave and Palmstead. Read more - members only

Allensmore MD, Mark Taylor with new HTA President, Alan Down

Amanda joins Joy of Plants team as Library Manager

Amanda Barber from Berkshire has joined the team at a plant information company as its new Library Manager (September 2022).  Read more - open to all

Amanda Barber who has recently joined the Joy of Plants team as Library Manager

Maggie Bingham  (1950 – 2022)

Margaret Bingham, co-founder of Kingfisher Nursery at Gedney Hill in Lincolnshire, has died, aged 71, on 4th September after a short illness.  Read more - open to all

Maggie Bingham

Statements from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the HTA

'It is with extreme sorrow and deep respect that the Society marks the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of the RHS,' says the charity.  The HTA adds its sincere condolences. Read more - open to all

Kyle scoops top award at Four Oaks Trade Show

Production Manager at Wyevale Nurseries Kyle Ross has been presented with a special new award at this year’s Four Oaks Trade Show. Read more - open to all

Kyle Ross has been presented with a special new award at this year’s Four Oaks.

Adam Woolcott becomes Handy’s gardening expert

British garden equipment manufacturer Handy is delighted to announce the appointment of multi-award-winning garden designer Adam Woolcott as its new gardening expert.  Read more - open to all

Adam Woolcott

Glee crowns its first ever ESG Initiative Award winner

Following the first-ever June edition of the Glee exhibition, the show’s organisers have added a new initiative as part of its ‘Power of One’ campaign, introducing the Glee ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Initiative Award. This new award celebrates those brands that are taking great strides to positively impact these three critical areas of their business. Read more - open to all

Glee EGS Initiative Award winners 2022

Business is blooming as the team at PP8 Marketing grows

The wealth of experience at PP8 Marketing in the Home, Garden and Sustainability sectors has bloomed with the addition of Carrie Burgess. Carrie joins as Marketing Coordinator to support client delivery and account management as PP8 Marketing continues to grow. Read more - open to all

Carrie Burgess

YPHA heads to Barton Grange

A team of 20 Young People in Horticulture headed to Lancashire to visit some fantastic horticulture businesses.  And what a trip it was!  Read more - open to all

GCA recruiting for new CEO

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is starting its recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer. The new CEO will work closely with the Executive committee to lead the organisation.  Read more - open to all

Andy Abraham joins the RocketGro team

RocketGro is excited to announce that it has expanded its team with the appointment of Andy Abraham as the company’s new Sales Director. Read more - open to all

Andy Abraham joins RocketGro

Ian Boardman passes away

GCA offers condolences as former Inspector Ian Boardman passes away. Read more - open to all

Ian Boardman

AIPH elects a new President

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the world’s champion for the power of plants, has elected Leonardo Capitanio as its new President. Read more - open to all

President Leonardo Capitano, former President Bernard Oosteromn & secretary general Tim  Briercliffe

Sarah Eberle FSGD receives SGD Lifetime Achievement Award

SGD Fellow and renowned garden designer, Sarah Eberle FSGD has been named as this year's recipient of the Society of Garden Designers Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more - open to all

Sarah Eberle FSGD

Cliff Bowers has passed away

Sadly Cliff Bowers passed away on Friday 9th September. He was a very successful agent who started representing companies within the Horticultural industry at the tender age of 18. Read more - open to all

Cliff Bowers

Ex-director of Dobbies Johnny Trotter has died

Johnny Trotter, a former director of Dobbies and a true horticulturalist, died suddenly on 21st August at the age of 74. Read more - open to all

Johnny Trotter

Boyd's final Presidential act, a pardon

2023 will see a gear change in member engagement says The HTA as Alan Down becomes President.  He succeeds Boyd Douglas-Davies whose final act was a Presidential pardon.  Read more - members only

Alan Down, HTA President

A new business venture for Andy Abraham

After 20 years working with Solus, and latterly 9 years at Westland, Andy Abraham has left the company to explore new business opportunities within the industry. Read more - open to all

Andy Abraham

BHETA recruits Sofia to its member services team

BHETA has appointed Sofia Sanchez to its members services team.  As member services co-ordinator, Sofia will be focussing on member relationships in terms of answering queries and providing information updates.  Read more - open to all

Nova Outdoor Living appoints new sales manager

After experiencing unprecedented growth, Nova Outdoor Living has been on the search for new talent that can continue to help steer the company into ambitious waters. This search has led to the appointment of Tara Harris as their new Sales and Operations Manager. Read more - open to all

Tara Harris

Next HTA President to draw on his nursery experience

Alan Down is set to assume the HTA President’s chain from Boyd Douglas-Davies on September 9th as the current holder’s extended reign finally comes to a close. Read more - members only

Alan Down, soon to become HTA President

New growth structure in place at Green-tech

Green-tech announces a host of promotions within the business as it continues to evolve and build for the future. Read more - open to all

Dean Jackson, Josh Forster,  Georgia Gilbert and Chris Swan

Iain Wylie resigns from the GCA

The Garden Centre Association’s chief executive has announced he has resigned from his role to pursue other opportunities. Read more - open to all

Iain Wylie

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