Yorkshire garden centre group creates new roles to support growth
A Bradford headquartered garden centre group has created three new roles to support growth at its six sites. Read more - open to all
Yorkshire garden centre group creates new roles to support growth
A Bradford headquartered garden centre group has created three new roles to support growth at its six sites. Read more - open to all
Two new additions to Trans-Continental Group’s sales team
Following four new additions, and the launch of their Spring Summer 2025 Outdoor Living Collections, Trans-Continental Group have now announced they have increased their Sales Team with another two new team members. Read more - open to all
Haskins barista goes for gold at Olympic Games Paris 2024
Haskins supervisor, Michaela Wilson, will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity working at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the end of July as part of an elite team of Costa Coffee baristas. Read more - open to all
YPHA teams discover their Launch Success challenge
YPHA’s students are divided into teams to compete for the right to launch a new and yet to be named Begonia. Read the reports by two of them. Read more - open to all
Long service medals at Morley Nurseries
Five members of staff at Morley Nurseries have reached the impressive milestone of 40 plus year of service. Read more - open to all
Bionema appoints Andrew Turnbull as Biological Technical Specialist
Bionema Group Ltd delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Turnbull as Biological Technical Specialist. Andrew joins the team with an impressive 25 years of experience as a turf professional, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company. Read more - open to all
Emma Kelly becomes Commercial Director at Bents.
Bents Garden & Home plans for the future by promoting Emma Kelly to Commercial Director, a position that has been specifically created. Read more - open to all
Four new additions to Trans-Continental Group’s sales team
In readiness for the launch of their Spring Summer 2025 Outdoor Living Collections, Trans-Continental Group have announced that they have increased their Sales Team with four new additional team members. Read more - open to all
HTA strengthens its membership engagement team
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed Jeremy Costello to complete the Membership team as the new Member Engagement Manager for the South East. Read more - open to all
Nuova Deroma UK Ltd strengthens their team
New team for Char-Broil UK
Char-Broil appoints new team to fire up its UK business. Read more - open to all
GCA launches a hunt for a new inspector
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is launching a search for a new inspector following an announcement earlier in the year that Gordon Emslie tis retiring. Read more - members only
His Majesty The King announced as Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
The RHS is honoured and delighted that His Majesty The King will be the next Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society – the UK’s gardening charity dedicated to helping everyone to garden for health, happiness and the environment.
Final piece in Amenity puzzle for Hillier
New appointment at Hillier Trees, marks the conclusion of a two-and-a-half year focus on developing the company’s industry leading amenity team. Read more - members only
GIMA members vote in new President
Kate Ebbens has been voted in as GIMA President for the 2024 and 2025 term. Craig Hall takes over the Vice President role. Read more - members only
Meadow View Stone introduce a new sales agent for the South West
Meadow View Stone is delighted to introduce Spencer Goodall to our team. Spencer joins the team as of the 1st August, as the Meadow View sales agent for the South West, covering Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
Steve Turner appointed Chair of BHETA Export Committee
Export Sales Director of Spear & Jackson, Steve Turner has been appointed Chair of the BHETA Export Committee. Read more - open to all
Hartman Outdoor Products UK Ltd announces senior management team restructure
Hartman Outdoor Products UK Ltd announces key UK leadership changes to support growth and operational excellence across the business.
YPHA meets unnamed Begonia, ready for them to launch
YPHA members on the first Launch Success Challenge travelled to Holland, to Floramedia and BeekenKamp Plants as they prepare to name and introduce to the market a new Begonia. Read more - open to all
Six packer awards for two Bransford Webbs apprentices
Emmeline Yourston and Samantha Oleksy, from The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, have both been awarded six packer places at this year’s IPPS conference taking place in Guildford, Surrey. Read more - open to all
Act now: Complete the industry's biggest Wellbeing Survey
Perennial, the charity dedicated to supporting people in horticulture, is calling on everyone in the industry to take part in its largest ever survey. Read more - open to all
Simply Sales boosts AMES Companies coverage in Scotland
As its product portfolio continues to grow, the AMES Companies is also seeing its retailer network expand. One area of significant growth is Scotland, which has prompted the team to appoint the Simply Sales team to support future growth in this area. Read more - open to all
Duo rewarded for total of 80 years of service
Two members of the team from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded this month after notching up 80 years of service between them at the UK’s leading commercial grower (June 2024).
Read more - open to allAscalon announces appointment of new senior sales manager
Gina Hinde promoted to General Manager at LOFA
Gina Hinde steps up to General Manager at LOFA, Gina joined the association in 2019 as the Marketing Manager. Read more - open to all
Allensmore announces the death of Brian Taylor UPDATED
Brian Taylor, well known and respected Chairman of Allensmore Nurseries died peacefully today, Thursday 30th May 2024. His funeral will be held on 21st June. Read more - open to all
Shaw Pye appointed Director of Fullbrook Operations
Fullbrook Nursery is excited to announce the appointment of Shaw Pye as the new Director of Fullbrook Operations, effective immediately. Read more - open to all
YPHA members to hold a Cotswolds regional event at Ball
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has arranged for members to visit the Ball® 'Summer Showcase on 26th July. Read more - open to all
Outdoor gardening is trending
Here are five gardening influencers to have on your radar. Read more - open to all
Meet the 2024 GIMA Awards judges
As the gardening season gets underway in earnest, the team at GIMA are looking ahead to November when the winners of the 2024 GIMA Awards will be announced. But first, the judges need to deliberate. Here, GIMA reveals who will be making the tough decisions this year. Read more - open to all