Earlier this week, Mike was presented with the Pearson Memorial Medal by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). It is an award given for outstanding services, contributions and leadership within the industry. He was rather overwhelmed to have been presented with this award and proud to have Castle, Brimsmore and Poundbury described as the best examples of garden retail. His work towards more environmentally friendly gardening, including being a spokesperson about peat and striving to reopen garden centres during the pandemic were also commended.

Mike believes that this recognition is reflective of the committed teams at each garden centre and his wife Louise, whose Christmas displays have won the GCA awards more than anyone else in the industry.

Congratulations Mike for another very well-deserved accolade.

The Gardens Group team