Mark Gregory joins Perennial's new ambassador scheme

Perennial, the charity supporting people in horticulture, is proud to announce Mark Gregory as the first ambassador in its new programme.

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Mark Gregory, Perennial Corporate Partnerships Mgr, Kate Cooney & Perennial Chief Exec Jamie Gault.

Dobbies and Ares are working to an ambitious 5-year strategy

CEO David Robinson unveiled the first Dobbies store to be upgraded post restructuring, explaining how he plans to restore successful trading to the 53 garden centres now in the group.  Read more - members only

Taylors Bulbs awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Flower Show

Taylors Bulbs are delighted to have been awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2025 for their display of Daffodils.

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Taylors Bulbs awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Flower Show

Squire's names new Managing Director

Squire's Garden Centres appoints Sam Dickson to succeed Martin Breddy as managing director. Read more - open to all

Sarah Squire, Chairman, welcomes Sam Dickson new Managing Director of Squire’s Garden Centres

British Garden Centres wins Gold medal for Greenfingers Charity garden

British Garden Centres is excited to announce it has won Gold at Harrogate’s Spring show with its show garden “The Butterfly Garden”, designed to raise awareness for Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

Record dispatch week for Farplants sales

Farplants Sales, a leading plant wholesaler owned by 3 growers, has successfully handled one of its busiest weeks ever without any sense of rush or stress, shipping over 800,000 plants.  Read more - members only

Hozelock launches Wellbeing Hub

Hozelock has launched its new Wellbeing Hub—a free online space designed to showcase the positive impact gardening can have on mental and physical wellbeing.

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 Hozelock Wellbeing Hub

Green-tech announces back-to-back wins

Green-tech is delighted to announce that they have been named Supplier and Service Provider of the Year at the 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Awards.

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Green-tech - Supplier and Service Provider of the Year at the 2025

James Barnes to step down as HTA Chairman in September

James Barnes will step down as Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) at the AGM in September 2025. Read more - open to all

James Barnes

Michael Hall retires from Fallen Fruits

After more than 30 years, Michael Hall is taking his well-earned retirement, stepping down as Managing Director of Fallen Fruits Ltd. James Brindle will take over as the new Managing Director. Read more - open to all

Michael Hall

Garden Centre re-opens its doors after fire

Following a major fire in its new extension in November 2024, The Old Well Garden Centre re-opened its doors again for the Easter weekend. Read more - members only

Kernock Park Plants add ‘Proven Winners’ to Joy of Plants’ tools

Leading UK young plant supplier Kernock Park Plants has added the Proven Winners® range to Joy of Plants’ plant library and retail tools. Read more - open to all

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