by Holly Chapman | 03 Mar 26 | Garden Design, News
Bernhard’s Nurseries has announced the launch of the Jeffery Bernhard OBE Training Suite at its headquarters in Rugby, Warwickshire.
Created to host a diverse programme of insutry events throughout the year, the new training suite will welcome garden designers, landscapes, contractors, gardeners, horticulturalists, garden and land managers.
Honouring the company’s founder, Jeffery Bernhard OBE, the training suite will hold an upcoming Planting Design Session led by Paul Hervey-Brookes.
Valuable for those considering undertaking a show garden in the future, the event will take place on Monday 30 March. Tickets can be found here.
In addition to the new training suite, Bernhard’s Nurseries also launches a new webshop offering a wide range of trees and plants to industry professionals nationwide.
John Marsden, managing director of the company says “this double launch kicks off what promises to be a transformative and exciting year for Bernhard’s Nurseries.”
Lewis Normand, sales manager, Most Influential Nursery Person of the Year 2025 and frequent contributor to Pro Landscaper magazine, also comments:
“Coming from an education background in horticulture and garden design, I recognise, as John Marsden and Jeffery Bernhard did, the value this resource will bring, not only to Bernhard’s but to the wider landscape community. I’m looking forward to being involved in the training sessions and to unveiling our plans for this year and beyond.”
Other upcoming events taking place within the new training suite will be announced on the company’s social media channels.
by Holly Chapman | 04 Feb 26 | News
Fullbrook Nursery has announced the appointment of four new colleagues to grow the sales and marketing corner of the business.
Daniel Gee, managing director of Fullbrook says the new employees “bring valuable experience and a real enthusiasm for what they do, and together they strengthen our ability to support customers with the high levels of service and expertise that Fullbrook Nursery is known for.”
Phil Newman joins the team as domestic sales manager with over 30 years’ experience in horticulture, with Simon Ford as sales executive to work closely with customers across the UK.
Gaynor Way, a horticulturalist and garden designer is a cash and carry sales executive who intends to join the company with a design-led approach.
Finally, Sarah Wicks joins as a marketing executive with over 18 years’ experience and communications.
by Holly Chapman | 23 Jan 26 | Domestic Landscaping, Garden Design, Supplier News
Boningale Limited Group has promoted several internal employees across its marketing and sales leadership teams.
The appointments include Thomas Stabler as head of group marketing, James Oldham as head of sales at Bongingale Nurseries and Ryan Simpson as head of sales at Viridis Plants.
Jeremy King, group managing director at Boningale Limited says “these appointments reflect the depth of experience and leadership we have within the Group.”
The promotions intend to underline the “continued investment in internal development and its commitment to a joined-up customer-focused approach across marketing, sales and operations,” explains the Group, the appointments.
Stabler has been with the Group for over two decades, with expertise spanning brand strategy, communications and market research.
Oldham’s new role follows a career built across purchasing, sales and customer engagement, whist Simpson’s promotion strengthens the brand’s support for garden designers and domestic landscapers.
by Holly Chapman | 03 Nov 25 | News, Supplier News, Sustainability
Surrey-based nursery Form Plants has announced that it has taken over wholesale plant nursery Jacksons of Chobham.
Established in 1936, the Jacksons site can grow 100,000 plants at any one time.
Form Plants has retained existing Jackson staff since taking over all operations on 1 November 2025.
Jamie Butterworth, Form Plants managing director says “we are incredibly excited to be doubling Form’s footprint, and to be able to supply our customers with homegrown perennials as part of our offering”.
With two sites now six miles apart, Form Plats’ Row Town showroom and specimen nursery will continue showcasing trees and topiary, whilst the Chobham site will specialise in perennials grown sustainability and peat-free.
Open for business from Tuesday 4 November, Butterworth and the team look forward to what’s to come in 2026.
by Holly Chapman | 26 Jun 25 | News, Supplier News
G-Scapes of Lichfield Ltd and Fullbrook Nursery has announced it has secured the Boultons Nurseries site in Staffordshire to enable further growth and sustainable horticulture commitments.
Boultons Nurseries has been recognised for its expertise in nursery stock and shift to peat-free production since 2005.
Now under the G-Scapes Group umbrella, it intends to continue that legacy.
Daniel Gee, managing director of the G-Scapes Group says this step is a “continuation of shared values,” enabling them to “strengthen our ability to supply both trade and retail markets across the UK”.
The Boultons site will operate through the Fullbrook Nursery team, with production centred around key nursery lines for trade customers.
Investment is underway, says G-Scapes, through site branding and technology, all while preserving the expert knowledge and plant quality that Boultons have built up.
by Holly Chapman | 16 Jun 25 | News, Supplier News
Wyevale Nurseries’ 2026 retailer’s catalogue is launching this week at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show featuring new British-grown varieties.
The catalogue includes new promotions, including dahlia omega, geum flames of passion and salvia wine and roses.
Andy Johnson, managing director at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford comments:
“It includes a dozen new British-grown introductions for garden centres to stock in their plantarias to help drive customer interest, meet demand for new trends, while also assisting with boosting footfall and sales next year.”
Available printed or in a digital format, the 2026 catalogue will also feature a new section where retail experts give their top picks for the coming year.
The National Plant Show takes place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on 18 – 19 June.
by Bethany Vann | 23 Aug 23 | Landscape Architecture, Nature & Biodiversity, News, Supplier News, Topics
Green infrastructure provider, ANS Global has acquired a new plant nursery in East Yorkshire, to support the “significant increase” in market demand.
The 10-acre site will include a climate-controlled glasshouse and an automated irrigation system to support living wall and green roof growth externally and internally all year round.
ANS Global aims to grow in excess of 20k m2 of living walls annually, the company has already integrated over 35m plants across its almost 6k projects.
Richard Silcock, managing director of ANS Global says: “This is a major investment for our company, and it will allow us to meet the growing demand for green infrastructure solutions. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality products and services, and we believe that this new nursery will help us to achieve that goal.”
The company plans to offer tours of the nursey in spring through to summer of 2024, in collaboration with its RIBA approved CPDs.
by Bethany Vann | 28 Jul 23 | Commercial Landscaping, News, Supplier News, Topics
Yorkshire-based nursery, Johnsons of Whixley has provided over 5,000 plants to a five-star hotel in County Durham, as part of the venue’s £8.5m expansion project.
Johnsons of Whixley has supplied an assortment of planting to the grounds of Seaham Hall Hotel, including its bungalow lodges, 44,000sq ft spa area and hotel terrace.
The order included Allium hollandicum plants, Allium nigrum, Betula jacquemontii trees, Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’, Lavandula ‘Hidcote’Magnolia ‘Susan’ and Nepeta faassenii, selected to adhere to the property’s Georgian heritage.
Johnsons of Whixley marketing manager, Eleanor Richardson, says: “This was a really exciting project that required incredible attention to detail to ensure that the plants and trees enhanced the property’s heritage and features, while maintaining the luxury coastal feel that guests enjoy, being so close to the beautiful Durham Heritage Coastline.”
Garden Vision Ltd completed the designs for the outside spa area, terrace and lodges as well as providing the soft and hard landscaping for the projects.
The award-winning hotel was originally constructed in 1791 and converted to a hotel in 2012, recognised in The Times and The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Stay list in 2023.
by The Pro Landscaper Team | 13 Jul 23 | Partner Content
Leading UK plant nursery, Johnsons of Whixley, has provided £130k worth of plants for two luxury holiday park developments by Darwin Escapes, including a new self-catering retreat due to open on the Blenheim Palace Estate this summer.
The Yorkshire-based horticultural business has been chosen as the primary supplier of plants for the project, which will see a collection of one, two and three-bedroom lodges constructed in the grounds of the historic Blenheim Palace Estate. The retreat will be the first venue of its kind on the grounds of a historic British palace.
With a supply worth £100,000, Johnsons of Whixley has provided a diverse range of plants to enhance the outdoor areas of the Lodge Retreat, which is a blend of contemporary and traditional design in keeping with the Palace and its grounds. From Lavender, Euonymus and Hebe shrubs to vibrant Perennial plants including Rudbeckia, Geraniums, Iris and Salvia, the selection encompasses a rich variety of species, each carefully chosen to create a harmonious and captivating ambience.
In addition to the Blenheim Palace project, Johnsons of Whixley is proud to have received a further order to supply the grounds of Plas Isaf Lodge Retreat, in North Wales, another recent project by Darwin Escapes, which opened its doors earlier this year.
Johnsons of Whixley has a long-standing relationship with Darwin Escapes and has previously supplied plants for several of its notable projects, including Sandymouth, Woodside Beach, Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, Canterbury Fields, Stratford Armouries, Norfolk Woods, and The Springs.
Johnsons of Whixley marketing manager, Eleanor Richardson, says: “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Darwin Escapes and to have the opportunity to supply both Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat and Plas Isaf Lodge Retreat.
“Our team is dedicated to sourcing and supplying the finest quality plants, tailored to the unique requirements of each project to enhance the natural beauty and appeal of the landscape.”
Lindsey Esse, managing director of Darwin Escapes adds: “Johnsons of Whixley have once again supplied us with a beautiful range of plants which perfectly enhance the landscape of our two newest luxury lodge retreats.”
To date, the nursery has delivered plants worth £30,000 to Plas Isaf Lodge Retreat, encompassing a diverse range of species. The supplied plants include an assortment of hedging varieties, such as Acer campestre, Crataegus monogyna, Ilex aquifolium, Ligustrum vulgare, Pyracantha ‘Red Column,’ Prunus rotundifolia, Sambucus nigra, and Viburnum opulus.
