Family-owned garden centre group, Notcutts, has announced the appointment of Sarah Silverwood as Trading Director. Read more

Garden tools specialists Darlac are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Owen as Business Development Manager. Read more

Decco has appointed respected hardware, DIY and garden operator, Debbie Paterson as its new area sales manager in Scotland. Read more

Simon Fraser, Managing Director of Ben Reid & Co in Aberdeen, has been appointed to the HTA Board. Read more

The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has appointed Sarah Morgan MSGD as its new Vice Chair working alongside SGD Chair, Philippa O'Brien MSGD. Read more

Green-tech’s operations department welcomes two new starters to strengthen its team. School leaver George Goodier is the latest Apprentice to join Green-tech. George is undertaking a Business Administration apprenticeship operated through Tyro Training, the commercial training division of www.craven-college.ac.uk. Read more

These recent appointments have been made to support the future growth of our business within the Garden & Leisure industry. As additional commitment to our current and evolving customer base RSW will also be exhibiting at Glee where we will be previewing our 2018 Spring/Summer Outdoor Dining Collections alongside our Pet collections. Read more

Glendale Horticulture is pleased to announce that Munya Verenga has joined the team as production manager for their midlands nurseries, effective from July 2017. Read more

After nearly a quarter of a century with landscape design and build company Bowles & Wyer, co-founder Chris Bowles is stepping down as a director and shareholder. Read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) yesterday (Thursday, July 27) unveiled its winners for the North Thames region during a presentation at Ayletts Nurseries in Hertfordshire. Read more

The final 12 candidates in the Rising Stars class of 2017 have been announced. There was friendly rivalry at both the Westland/GCA Rising Stars North and South masterclass earlier this month, when all presented the results of their projects to the group, showing they have driven sales across spring as a result of their learning. Read more

Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) yesterday (Tuesday, July 25, 2017) received awards for the Midlands region at a presentation hosted by Planters Garden Centre - Tamworth. Read more

The Klondyke Group has announced the promotion of Andy Smith from Senior Plant Buyer to Group Head of Purchasing. Andy will step into his new role from 1^st September 2017. Read more

North East and North West regional members of The Garden Centre Association (GCA) are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation evening yesterday (Wednesday, July 19, 2017) at Klondyke Strikes Wilmslow Garden Centre. Read more

HPW Architecture (“HPW”), the Hampshire based architectural practice with a growing reputation for cutting edge, low energy, sustainable design, announces a new corporate structure as the business begins a new phase in its development. Four new directors have also been appointed, giving key members of staff a greater role in HPW’s future. Read more

E P Barrus Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Noble to the role of Field Sales & Technical Manager for the Garden Division. After 19 years’ service with Barrus, Phil will be stepping up from his position as Area Sales Manager. Read more

To build upon the success of their recently released new concept ranges, The Farplants Group create a new position.  Emma Glue joins as Trade Marketing Manager and is the latest addition to the Farplants team. Read more

Brian Carbury, ‘a huge character’, has died.  BC Associates specialised in the supply and merchandising of handmade Turkish Terracotta Pots, especially to Country Gardens and Wyevale. Read more

Nick Bailey talks about his experience in the horticultural industry, what continues to inspire him about gardening and many other topics in this interview.
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Stephen Pickering passed away on 9th August after a brave fight against cancer surrounded by his family. A burial service will be held to celebrate his life and all are welcome. Read more

Fashion-led garden clothing and giftware company Briers has further increased investment in its sales management team, with new team members added following on from appointments made throughout the year to strengthen the supply chain. Read more

To support growing sales and the demand for their new ranges, leading outdoor plant supplier The Farplants Group, bolsters its team with two new staff members. Read more

Last weekend three fundraisers raised almost £3,000 for HortAid, Perennial’s annual fundraising campaign. Two brave thrill-seekers, Manoj Malde and Gillian Goodson, took to the skies to skydive over Wiltshire, while Brian Hawtin walked an epic 100km in under 24 hours, all to raise money for the charity that is dedicated to helping horticulturists in times of need. Read more

David Coop becomes research, development and marketing director at Elsoms Seeds Ltd in Peterborough. Read more

Two members of staff from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford were recently (July, 2017) presented with medals to honour their long service to the company. Read more

The winners of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) South Thames regional awards were revealed during a presentation evening yesterday (Wednesday, July 26, 2017) at Castle Gardens in Dorset. Read more

Richard Newton and Abigail Stocker from Woodlodge Products will be taking to the skies to raise money for Greenfingers Charity on 17^th September.  Read more

On Monday 11th September, Glee will be welcoming award-winning gardening journalist and TV presenter, Nick Bailey, to the stage as this year’s keynote speaker. Read more

New senior leadership at the Coleman EMEA Group: Martin Vergien has been promoted with immediate effect to become Vice President and Managing Director of Coleman EMEA GmbH. Through this promotion, he takes on responsibility for managing the brands belonging to the Newell Group (Coleman, Campingaz, Sevylor and Aerobed) in the EMEA region. Read more

Adrian Marskell has officially taken on the role of Managing Director, following the departure of Geoff Caesar. Read more