Mike joined his parents, who had founded the businesses, in 1989. Whilst developing the business he has also served on various trade bodies, and has complementary land-based business interests as Managing Trustee for Sompting Estate. Mike chairs the joint Board meetings for Walberton and Binsted Nurseries and leads on overall strategy and finance. He chairs Farplants Group Ltd jointly with Chris Tellwright of Fleurie Nursery.

Marc joined Walberton in 1997 as Assistant Manager (Despatch), tasked with making improvements and efficiencies in the department. Soon after, Marc became responsible for growing Hellebores and Citrus, and tasked himself with closely monitoring sales budgets. In time, managing potting operations became another part of Marc’s role, as did further crop growing responsibilities. Marc became General Manager of Walberton Nursery in 2012, and following the announcement of a merger between both Tristram nurseries in 2016, became joint Managing Director of Walberton & Binsted Nurseries at the beginning of 2017

Tim came from the General Manager position at Star Plants in 1990, to take on the Assistant Manager (Propagation) role at Walberton Nursery. Tim managed the propagation of 650k cuttings per year, which included the UK’s entire supply of 200k Scabiosa Walberton’s® Butterfly Blue and Walberton’s® Pink Mist. During his time at Walberton, Tim has managed and coached dozens of staff members; managed the growing of crops; planned daily staff work; carried out all plant sourcing and managed the crop protection department.

Martin joined the businesses in 1997, starting as the Technical Manager at Binsted Nursery. His main responsibilities are business development and strategic planning. Martin is widely known for representing both our businesses and the whole garden plant sector on bodies such as the Board of AHDB Horticulture and the Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable Group. Alongside his nursery responsibilities; Martin also runs a horticultural training consultancy and lectures at RBG Kew and RHS Wisley.

Camilla joined Walberton Nursery in the summer of 2007 as a Nursery Worker. Soon after that Camilla moved into a Supervisory role before becoming Office Manager in 2010. Camilla is now responsible for much of the office and production admin, production planning, human resources and payroll; ensures we pass our BOPP audit each year; and represents the Farplants Growers at the Farplants Marketing Committee and BOPP Management Committee.

Graham joined Binsted Nursery as Assistant General Manager in spring 2005 after a 34 year career in cotton research and extension in Zimbabwe. His responsibilities include budgets, purchasing and financial control, payroll, human resources, office management and managing the maintenance team.

Simon joined Walberton in 2013 as a Trainee Manager, bringing with him 18 years of experience in local horticulture. Having started predominantly with the remit of organising and allocating work on a daily basis for up to 50 staff, Simon, in his capacity of Production Operations Manager is now also responsible for all potting operations, direct management of seven staff, and the growing of several crops.

Daria joined the Binsted Management Team in 2010 as Assistant Manager. In 2011 Daria was promoted to Despatch Manager and again in 2013 to her current position of Operations and Despatch Manager. Daria’s role includes running operations for five sites; allocating up to 80 staff for each day; recruiting seasonal staff; and improving efficiency by organising lean academy training for staff. Daria is currently studying for an MBA at Brighton University part-time.