Brian Crosby 1935-2023

We are sad to advise members of the death of Brian Crosby, in January.


Brian was always a keen supporter of the BOA through its many incarnations beginning with the foundation of the Bedding Plant Growers Association in 1979. He was the chairman in 1983 and vice chairman over several years and was instrumental in promoting the industry via a flowering plant display at Liverpool Garden Festival in 1984, Chelsea Flower Show and Tatton Flower Show since 1999 with colleagues in the North West group of the association.

Brian also worked with the organising committee to produce the series of conferences under the ‘Eurogro’ title from 1991 and a regular at the annual conference. He was a trustee of the David Colegrave Foundation until very recently and a ‘Brian Crosby Scholarship’ has been created in recognition of his long service.

We offer our sincere condolences to Nigel & Martin and all his family.