Layout suggestions made by Conna Powles, the new buying director at Haskins, have boosted sales.  She is pictured with retail operations manager Dean Ridley, who implemented the changes. Read more

Pauline Pears first joined the organisation - then known as the Henry Doubleday Research Association - as a research assistant in 1977. At that time, she was working for the charity’s founder Lawrence D Hills at a one-acre site in Bocking, Essex. Read more

Steve Harper, who resigned as MD of Vital Earth in December, has taken control of UK operations of Bord na Mona. See more... Read more

A landmark 50 years’ service was recently celebrated by Allen Evans of Decco Ipswich. Read more

Hillier Garden Centre is celebrating the results of its refurbishment programme, which has contributed to improved sustainability and increased employment in Horsham. Read more

Andrew Maxted, Director of Marketing, is to leave the HTA as it restructures in order to cut costs. See more... Read more

Stephen Potter follows Dylan Cole both formerly with Alexander Rose as their National Sales Manager. Steven says he is very excited about this move to such a reputable company. Read more

New Era Aquaculture, the South Yorkshire-based fish diets expert, has further enhanced its status on the global stage by landing its largest ever order for the world’s newest and largest oceanarium. Read more

Kent-based Provender Nurseries was formed on 2 January 2013, following a merger between Wyevale East Nurseries and East Horticulture. The new company is now benefitting from a number of improvements introduced by Gosport-based Lean business specialists Fedden USP, recently Highly Commended in the Small/Medium Business of the Year category of The Portsmouth News Business Excellence Awards. Read more

To thank Julian Winfield, the Chief Executive of Dorset based Haskins Garden Centres, for representing one of four businesses featured in Santander’s recent national advertising campaign, including a promotional video, the bank offered to donate £1000 to a charity of his choice. Read more

Nicky has been with Durstons for 8 years and when she is not busy in the sales office she spends her spare time doing voluntary work for the Somerset branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust, Heaven’s Gate Farm. Read more

As Recruitment Director, Andrew will have day to day leadership and operational responsibility for the whole recruitment team as well as direct recruitment responsibility for a variety of roles, including senior level commercial, procurement, finance, HR and IT positions. Read more

Jeff will lead sales and marketing for the Joy of Plants database and plant information products. Read more

Pat Flynn, a lead figure in the garden trade press for many years is to become the trade association manager for PetQuip, a stable mate of Gardenex. See more... Read more

A new trial ground will provide Suttons Seeds with more space for new variety and growing technique trialling as well as opportunities for putting on events for the public and the press. See more... Read more

To celebrate Garden Re-leaf Day 2013, staff members from The Gardens Group and volunteers last week completed The Big Push. Read more

Managing Director, Tammy Woodhouse, launches Millbrooks new rewards programme this month. Read more

Staff at a Powys garden centre raised more than £400 last week (Friday, March 8, 2013) during Garden Re-Leaf Day. Read more

The recent Growing Media Association (GMA) annual general meeting saw Jamie Robinson of Westland elected as its new Chair and Charles Farmer of Bord na Mona as Vice Chairman for the next two years. Read more

A talented student from Birmingham City University is set to see his design turn into reality after winning a competition by leading outdoor furniture company Hartman UK. Read more

Regular customers who visit the Haskins Garden Centre at Roundstone near Worthing were astounded to be asked to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the £12 million new centre and restaurant. Read more

A team of intrepid (or perhaps naïve) colleagues from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) are taking on the challenge of a lifetime walking 100km (62 miles) for charity. Read more

The closure of any business always has a profound effect on the workforce. But the impact on the hundreds of people with learning difficulties who worked at the recently closed Remploy factory units across the UK has created deeper concerns. Read more

Somerset based Durston Garden Products was given a real boost last week when the company took home a coveted British Independent Retailer Association (bira) award. Read more

RV Roger Ltd, a family owned nursery based in Pickering, North Yorkshire, is pleased to announce that it has successfully achieved Investors in People accreditation through Lantra. Read more

Internal restructuring within the i2i group has increased the responsibilities of Glee show director, Nick Davison.  He now has the additional responsibility of the Autumn Fair. Read more

Bob Gault, founder of the Klondyke garden centre group, left an estate valued at £16.7m when he died in February 2011. See more... Read more

The quality trolley manufacturer, Ace Equipment, is pleased to announce a new stage in its evolution. Warren Holmes is now heading the team with ongoing support from the Llewellyn family, in the form of their youngest daughter, Claire. Read more

Silverline Tools, manufacturer of hand and power tools, is proud to announce its new partnership with DIY TV personality Craig Phillips, who will represent Silverline as official Ambassador and DIY Expert. Read more

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has achieved its highest membership numbers ever, welcoming the landmark 400,000th member to the gardening charity at its flagship RHS Garden Wisley, in Surrey, on Friday 1 February 2013. Read more