Carole Berry brings a wealth of horticulture experience to the role of garden centre manager at the Warwickshire-based business.
Ms Berry, from Leamington Spa, will be in charge of the day-to-day running of Boloms Rugby Garden Centre in Bourton-on-Dunsmore.

She said of her new position: "I am very excited to have joined the team at Blooms Rugby Garden Centre. I have a background in both retail and horticulture."

40-year old Ms Berry holds a Royal Horticultural Society Diploma in Horticulture as well as numerous other horticultural qualifications. She has worked in retail since she left school and has been employed by many High Street stores including Outfit and Homebase.

She added: "My aim at Blooms Rugby is to continue to provide the community with a fantastic local garden centre."

In keeping with her new position, Ms Berry likes to spend her spare time gardening.