Brett Avery to join HTA Board as Vice-President
Brett Avery, Managing Director of Farplants, is to join the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) Board as Vice-President. Originally from New Zealand, Brett was the co-founder and Managing Director of Avery Robinson Ltd, a company distributing Dyson products, for 17...
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Plant of the Month – Lupins
Lupins are a staple of the cottage garden and offer fantastic height, prolific blooms and vibrant colour in May and June. Lupins give a lot of bang for their buck, so this is why they are our plant of the month for March. Best planted in March and early April to...
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Farplants become latest Platinum Partner of Perennial
Farplants, the leading wholesale nursery co-operative, have become a Platinum partner of Perennial – the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping people who work in horticulture. Perennial is a ‘lifeline’ for many, providing free and confidential advice and financial...
read morePlant of the Month – Snake’s Head Fritillary
Fritillaria meleagris, commonly called Snake’s Head Fritillary, is an elegant addition to any spring garden display. Their instantly recognisable patterning and hardy nature, makes them our plant of the month for February. Therefore, plant now to enjoy the flowers in...
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Farplants win GCA Supplier of the Year Award
We are delighted to receive the GCA Associate of the Year award. Brett Avery, Farplants Managing Director, accepted the award at the 2020 GCA conference on 28th January. This is the first time an ornamental plant supplier has won the award and the trophy has...
read morePlant of the Month – Primrose
Primroses are synonymous with spring. Primarily they add a well needed burst of colour to the beginning of the season. Which is why the Primrose is our plant of the month for January. Primroses are part of the Primula family. Primula is from the Latin primus...
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Finishing Centre Area Supervisor
Job Description The Farplants Group are the trusted outdoor plant supplier to hundreds of garden retailers throughout the UK, growing over 11 million plants a year. Our customers can choose from over 2000 varieties, all of which have been selected for their...
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Job Description The Farplants Group are the trusted outdoor plant supplier to hundreds of garden retailers throughout the UK, growing over 11 million plants a year. Our customers can choose from over 2000 varieties, all of which have been selected for their...
read moreAssistant Technical Manager – Walberton Nursery
Walberton Nursery are seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to join its busy Technical Production Department. This key role will ensure the professional management and delivery of the ICM programme. Main objectives are to monitor pest, disease and weed control across...
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Job Description Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for managing an area within the factory. The area will comprise of a group of assets, processes and people. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running and planning of all lines...
read moreTeam Leader – Walberton Nursery
Walberton Nursery are seeking a Team Leader to develop already established Team Leadership skills. The primary purpose of these cross-functional roles is to lead and supervise a range of production-related teams, involving growing and despatch activities. A summary of...
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