TASK Academy celebrates 1st birthday
TASK Academy, the independent training centre established to help tackle the current skills shortage in the UK’s horticultural sector, is celebrating its first birthday and a highly successful year, which
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Ryan Beck is the new Technical Area Sales Manager for ICL in Scotland
Ryan Beck is the new Technical Area Sales Manager, for ICL covering Scotland. He brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having spent several years in the turf industry.
Garden design school celebrates first year
The Yorkshire School of Garden Design has celebrated its first anniversary with an exhibition showcasing the work of the first cohort of Diploma in Garden Design graduates. Taking place at
Survey reveals relationship between Tradespeople and clients
New survey reveals how Tradespeople and clients feel about each other: 74% of tradespeople would like to be offered a cup of tea during the day 92% of tradespeople would
HTA Market update
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has just released its August Market Update report showing a prevailing narrative for 2023 that despite erratic weather patterns and economic fluctuation, the garden retail
Lantra Trustees announced
Lantra, the independent training body, announced the appointment of three news trustees at this year’s Royal Welsh Show. After more than 40 years helping land-based and environment businesses to
Win when you register for GroundsFest
Organisers of GroundsFest have announced that a range of battery-powered equipment from Etesia and Pellenc worth over £6,000 will be presented to some lucky visitors at the event. To be
GreenMech EVO 165P exceeds expectations for Wild Arborist
Wild Arborist Toby Lawler has been blown away by the new GreenMech EVO 165P. Growth for the Cornwall firm demanded a higher-throughput machine and having looked at other brands, Toby could
ICL knowledge hub launched
ICL has announced the launch of its new website at www.icl-growingsolutions.uk. The new look website serves as a comprehensive resource for detailed information on the wide range of ICL products
Husqvarna partners with Royal Botanic Gardens
Husqvarna, the pioneers in robotic mowing for the professional segment have partnered with the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew, to support horticulturists and strengthen RBG Kew’s ambitious climate positive plans.
Trilo delivers reliability for contractors
Whether it’s for the collection of grass clippings or debris following scarification, or out on hire during autumn’s leaf fall season, sports turf contractor Fineturf have got a Trilo machine
Best Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2023
The Newson Health Menopause Garden has been awarded Best Show Garden and a Platinum award at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2023. Garden writer, presenter and designer, David Hurrion, presented the
GreenMech launch entry-level ECO 135 range
The Arb Show 2023 gave GreenMech the perfect platform to launch their brand new, ‘entry-level’ woodchipper range, the ECO 135. Delivering an impressive 5″ capacity, the ECO 135 is ideal
Redexim appoints southern sales manager
Redexim UK has appointed Paul Thomas as the new sales manager for the southern counties. With more than 10 years of area sales experience in the machinery sector already under
Handy launches partnership with washer specialist AVA
British garden equipment manufacturer and distributer Handy has announced a new partnership with Norwegian pressure washer specialist AVA, whose product lines are designed and built on a sustainable ethos: durable,
GGM launch LANTRA accredited training academy
GGM Groundscare have unveiled a new LANTRA accredited training academy as the latest offering to their portfolio of services, after identifying a requirement in the industry. The new courses provide
Barrus and RocketGro partner up
Leading garden tools & accessories supplier, Barrus, and UK manufacturer of peat-free sustainable compost & plant feeds, RocketGro have joined forces. Under the terms of the partnership, RocketGro will continue
Bowls England supports GroundsFest
Bowls England, the national governing body for lawn bowls, is supporting GroundsFest and will be running a dedicated education programme at the event which will be held at Stoneleigh Park,
John Deere apprentice open day
John Deere will hold an open day at its Apprentice Training Centre this May in a bid to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf
Bionema expands portfolio of bioprotectants
Bionema Ltd reports the expansion of its portfolio’s quantity and scope of bioprotectants, as the company launches a number of new environmentally-friendly biological products to support biological agriculture (BioAg), horticulture,
