Durston Garden Products is celebrating, as Katie Durston – the seventh generation of the family to join the business – has completed her City & Guilds Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, achieving Distinction across the board. Read more - open to all

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, RocketGro has appointed Toby Thomas to the role of managing director with immediate effect. The news is the first in a series of exciting new announcements set to come out of the business this year. Read more - open to all

Fullbrook Nursery based in Lichfield Staffordshire continues its ambitious growth plans by continuing to invest in its cash and carry site based in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Read more - open to all

Blue Diamond appoints TV gardener, author & chartered horticulturalist, David Domoney, as ambassador to Bridgemere Show Gardens. Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Trust has selected Louise Kemp from Coolings Wych Cross Garden Centre and Ashley Bains from Barton Grange to attend this year’s International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) Congress (2023). Read more - open to all

As AMES UK continues unequivocally on its mission to become the trusted authority on everything outdoors, it has continued to invest in two key appointments within its product team to place innovation and bestselling lines at the fore for all its brands including Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta. Read more - open to all

The Society of Garden Designers has announced its 2023 Fellowships with six leading garden designers being awarded the honour in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the profession.     Read more - open to all

Boyd Douglas-Davies is leaving British Garden Centres (BGC) at the end of April to set up his own consultancy business, advising the garden industry and visitor attractions. Read more - members only

Portfolio Director for Spring & Autumn Fair and Glee, Nicola Meadows, is appointed divisional managing director for the retail Manufacturing and engineering division of Hyve Group plc. Read more - open to all

Martin Hamer, Fendt Sales Manager for UK, IE, and NL, was recently elected President of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). Read more - open to all

Horatio’s Garden, the charity that nurtures wellbeing after spinal injury, announces that British actor George Robinson will become an appeal ambassador for Horatio’s Garden Sheffield. Read more - open to all

The Wildflower seed arm of Green-tech, John Chambers Wildflower Seed, is delighted to announce that Jason Brits joins them in a newly created position of Wildflower Production Supervisor. Read more - open to all

The Caley are delighted to announce that professional horticulturist and garden designer Lewis Normand has been elected the new President of the charity.  Read more - open to all

Taylors Bulbs are delighted to have presented four Royal Horticultural Society Long Service Awards at a presentation on 9^th March 2023. Read more - open to all

BHETA has appointed Samantha Astle and Reena Choudhury to its member services team, focussing on member relationships, recruitment and member services delivery. Read more - open to all

Jason Pike has joined JFH Horticultural Supplies.  He was national sales manager for Bord na Mona and The Greener Gardening Co until UK operations ceased last year. Read more - open to all

Twelve candidates from this year’s Glee Talent Store have been selected to showcase their designs at Glee (May 2023). Read more - open to all

30^th April was the last day for Boyd Douglas-Davies at British Garden Centres.  So where next for one of the best-known characters in UK garden retail? Read more - members only

The Young People in Horticulture Association reveals that the Bearded Botanist becomes their 500^th member.  Plus, there are three additions to the committee. Read more - members only

Last weekend, Becky Lafford broke the women’s world record for a marathon run in wellies, using the same lightweight Leon Boots that claimed the men’s record in 2021. Read more - open to all

The gardening brand celebrates accreditation in the lead up to Earth Day on 22nd April. Sarah Raven achieves Planet Mark certification marking its commitment to reach net zero by 2050. Read more - open to all

James Oakey appointment as Buying Director of Hayloft Plants Ltd will make the retirement of the founders, Yvonne & Derek Jarman, much easier within the next couple of years. Read more - open to all

In a move to further support retail customers across the garden centre, DIY and retail channels, and to ensure optimised sales opportunities on the shop floor, AMES UK has expanded its merchandising team. Read more - open to all

Dean Jackson, Green-tech’s Head of Sales has been awarded Chartered Manager status after successfully completing the Chartered Manager accreditation at Leeds University Business School. Read more - open to all

MorePeople has always had a close link to Horticulture with our founder, Guy Moreton, having a degree in Horticulture and spent the years pre founding MorePeople living and breathing flowers and plants. As a result, we’ve been recruiting in Horticulture for 23 wonderful years now! Read more - open to all

Twenty four staff members from garden centres across the country took part in a training day at Millbrook Garden Centre Gravesend recently with expert mentors as part of this year’s Glee Talent Store. Read more - open to all

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are pleased to announce that David Chilvers and Karl O’Neill have joined the board of directors as Sales and Marketing Director and Technical Production Director respectively. Read more - open to all

SBM Life Science has become an official platinum partner of the national horticulture charity Greenfingers, pledging its support to the organisation that creates magical gardens for children in hospices. Read more - open to all

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has appointed a new Media Relations Manager, strengthening its commitment to increasing communications and cut-through of the voice of UK environmental horticulture across the media. Read more - open to all

Treadstone Products have made a major appointment for their garden products division to help support their on-going strategy. Tom Stolworthy (Tom) has joined the company as Head of Sales. Read more - open to all