Page 4 - People & Culture

We’re very happy to share the exciting news that our first two apprentices have passed their qualifications.

Our Plants Assistant, Alfie Taylor has gained a Horticulture Operative Level 2 qualification and Joinery Assistant, Brandon Cox has completed...

THE NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS… with gardening at the heart of the centre

We’re excited to announce that the first phase of the work to develop the Stephen H Smith’s site at Otley will begin in January 2023.

Phase one of the development plans for the Pool...

We’re proud to announce that we have pledged our commitment to a climate and community initiative with a (relatively) new appointment.

Steph joined our growing garden centre as a People, Culture and Sustainability Business Partner earlier in the year...

In just over a year, our team of more than 200 have not only enjoyed three wage rate increases and enhanced holiday and sick pay, but we’re especially proud to say we’ve introduced the real living wage for all employees over the age of 21 and boosted...

On Friday 18th March 2022 we empowered our team to bring their whole self to work by taking part in ‘My Whole Self Day’, a campaign run by Mental Health First Aid England.

The campaign celebrates identity by sharing a photo of your authentic self, alongside...

Our directors hosted an awards dinner and disco at The Hilton Hotel in Leeds recently to recognise the achievements of our fabulous team.

Organised by Neil and Becki from our People and Culture team, the event celebrates the values and behaviours that...

We’re pleased to share the news that 14 members of our team recently attended a two day Mental Health First Aider course to equip them with an understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing in the workplace...

This time of year can be tough for garden birds! Our feathery friends remain active and will continue to visit gardens in search of food even during the cold snap. Help them survive the winter months by providing them with plenty of food and water...

We’re excited to have enlisted the support of Alex Firmin from York business, Promethean Executive to create a bespoke training programme for our future leaders and managers, focused on helping us be ‘Great By Nature’.