Continuing the HTA agenda and prioritisation of plant health by the HTA, Alistair Yeomans will be taking on a new role to drive this forward focussing on the development of the plant health agenda. Read more - open to all

Squire’s Garden Centres have made a number of exciting appointments, including promoting two members of staff to the roles of Centre Manager. Read more - open to all

The Brickell Award winner 2019 is Roger Parsons for his work on Lathyrus. Roger is the holder of the National Collection of Lathyrus and in 2018 was awarded Scientific National Collection status. Read more - open to all

A leading artificial grass firm has recently welcomed two new members of staff to its team to enhance its business in the south. Read more - open to all

Four members of staff from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford were recently (June, 2019) presented with medals to honour their long service to the company. Read more - open to all

Greenfingers wing walkers set to take to the skies after technical glitch thwarts first charity attempt. Three daredevil souls from the garden retail industry have just days to overcome their fears before taking to the skies for an adrenaline-fuelled wing walk in aid of the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

Former Briers CEO, Jackie Eades has joined Fallen Fruits as commercial director at the end of May. Read more - open to all

Former Senior Digital and Trade Marketing Manager at Travis Perkins, Stephen Richardson is joining BHETA as its new Marketing Manager.  Read more - open to all

Richard Jackson’s Garden has recruited John Morgan to help them develop and expand their plant range for QVC and their newly launched website. Read more - open to all

Scott Williams, SBM’s UK Sales Manager has announced the appointment of Heather Mayne to the UK field sales team. Heather joins SBM as a Territory Account Manager for the South West region, following David Fairless who joined the business back in December last year as North West Territory Account Manager. Read more - open to all

After two years in Hillier Wholesale in the role of Senior Sales Manager, Adam Dorber makes the move to Hillier Garden Centres and will be taking on responsibility for the purchasing of horticultural products for the group. Read more - open to all

Nova Outdoor Living is pleased to announce that they have appointed Gordon and Caroline Vass to represent their brand in Scotland. Read more - open to all

The HTA has appointed James Clark as Director of Policy and Communications. Read more - open to all

Leading garden tools and accessories supplier E. P. Barrus has expanded its merchandising team to meet demand as the business continues to grow. Read more - open to all

This April, National Garden Gift Vouchers (NGGV) recognises Frankie Banting from Hambrooks as a Gardening Hero. Read more - open to all

Two employees from Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea have been given “Outstanding Achievement” awards from Surrey Choices. Read more - open to all

We are thrilled to be able to write to you with news of further brand development and investment for Extreme Lounging. Read more - open to all

Mollie Higginson joins New Leaf Plants sales team as North Regional sales representative. Read more - open to all

Kingfisher, parent of B&Q and Screwfix in the UK has named Thierry Garnier to replace Véronique Laury as CEO this autumn. He will be based at Kingfisher’s headquarters in London. Read more - members only

The Brickell Award winner 2019 is Roger Parsons for his work on Lathyrus. Roger is the holder of the National Collection of Lathyrus and in 2018 was awarded Scientific National Collection status. Read more - open to all

Vitax has announced one of its longest serving area sales managers will be taking a well-earned rest at the end of July as he retires from his role. Read more - open to all

Greenkey Garden & Home welcome Matthew Hanson of SM Agencies for their sales agent to cover the far North of England. Read more - open to all

Gardening pioneer, Beth Chatto OBE VMH, is to be named 2019’s Iconic Horticultural Hero at the prestigious RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July. Read more - open to all

Following in the footsteps of Stephen Mangan, Rufus Hound, Tim Vine, Russell Kane and Hal Cruttenden, it has been confirmed that Vernon Kay, star of TV and radio, will host the 39th annual GIMA Awards. Read more - open to all

Alan Young from Cheltenham in Gloucestershire has recently (May, 2019) joined one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries as an Amenity Sales Executive. Read more - open to all

Apprentice of the Year was awarded at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival last Friday, and was won by Bransford Webbs Thomas Everard. Thomas, who is in the second year of his apprenticeship scheme, was presented with the award by Monty Don, during the show. Read more - open to all

Move over Bradley Wiggins, step aside Tom Daley: the UK gardening industry has a new athletic champion. Tasha Redman, consumer customer service representative at DLF, was crowned 14th in the world at Aquabike at the ITU Multisport World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. Read more - open to all

Kara Kennedy has joined the Tildenet team as National Key Account Manager working across all their Gardenware brands. Read more - open to all

Artevasi, leading European manufacturer and distributor of quality pots and containers, are pleased to announce that James Brindle has joined the Artevasi family. Read more - open to all

Weed, Feed and control brand, Neudorff has expanded its team with the addition of office administrator, Sally Rogers. Read more - open to all