In Conversation | Growing a Modern Family Business: The Gates Story
30 Apr 2026
In this candid conversation, Nigel Gates shares the story behind one of the UK’s most successful independent garden centres. From its roots in 1948 to a fourth-generation business continuing to evolve at pace.
From expansion and ecommerce to experiential retail, events and food, Nigel offers an honest perspective on what it takes to grow a destination-led business while staying true to family values, quality and community. Expect practical insight into diversification, long-term thinking and building a business designed to thrive for generations.
From expansion and ecommerce to experiential retail, events and food, Nigel offers an honest perspective on what it takes to grow a destination-led business while staying true to family values, quality and community. Expect practical insight into diversification, long-term thinking and building a business designed to thrive for generations.
