Never has it been more important to stand out from the crowd. On Wednesday 15 November the HTA are holding a one-day Marketing Forum at Horticulture House, Oxfordshire, aimed at all those involved in marketing and public relations in the garden industry, bringing together experts from both inside and outside the industry. Read more

Broadcaster and presenter Tom Heap will be the after dinner speaker at the HTA Garden Futures dinner. Tom, who is the BBC Rural Affairs correspondent, is well known for presenting programmes including BBC Radio 4’s Costing the Earth, Panorama and BBC Countryfile. He will enlighten delegates with tales from his journalistic and broadcasting career. Read more

Employees at Forest Garden have swapped their work shoes for welly boots today (20^th September) to help raise money for charity. Read more

Nicholas Marshall, CEO of Dobbies Garden Centres, has joined the line-up for the HTA Garden Futures Conference, sponsored by Hozelock, which takes place on Wednesday 4 October at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. Read more

This year at GLEE, Garden Pride Marketing cut the ribbon on their new look and a new team as Stephen Vincent prepares to hand over to his daughter and future Son in Law. Read more

Adam Taylor from Taylors Bulbs was elected as President of the HTA at the Association’s AGM which took place on 12 September at Glee. Read more

Ivyline, the leading indoor pot specialist, have seen huge growth in the last 12 months. “Houseplants are once again very fashionable as consumers recognise the instant impact they bring to the home, as well as the well-publicised health benefits”, says James Brindle, Ivyline’s UK Sales Manager. 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

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

The industry’s leading garden, home and lifestyle PR agency has recently welcomed a new member to the team – introducing Hornby Whitefoot PR’s new Account Director, Cassie King.

After 48 years in the garden trade, Tony Dedman, operations director of Garland Products/Worth Gardening is to retire on 30^th September. Tony is pictured at Glee 2017 with his son Mark, who is sales director of the company. Read more

After joining Stax Trade Centres just two years ago, Marie Rossi has been promoted from Seasonal Section Manager to the field based role of Sales Representative, looking after key garden centre clients across Scotland. Read more

The Society of Garden Designers has announced Sarah Morgan MSGD as its new Chair replacing Philippa O’Brien MSGD who has completed her term in office after 3 years in the role. Read more

One of the gardening industry’s most influential people has joined the team at Lechuza – designers of high quality self-watering plant pots. Ian Riggs joins Lechuza as a Key Account Manager bringing with him more than 40 years of experience. Read more

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company is proud to announce the appointment of two new apprentices following successful interviews and a short trial period. Poppy Griffin and Thomas Everard have both been offered positions on the nursery team. Read more

Andy Burton has been voted the Garland/Worth Gardening ‘Sales Agent of the Year’.  Andy is responsible for the company’s sales in the West Country, and featured in the awards in both 2013 and 2015.  He was chosen for the award in 2017 for his impressive 24 per cent growth in sales. Read more

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

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