Allensmore Nurseries has announced the sad passing of its chairman Brian Taylor, who died peacefully on Thursday (May 30).

The company said: “Brian remained full of life and filled with enthusiasm for the business he started with his wife Ruth over 50 years ago. 

“He never retired and remained a presence around the nursery. He enjoyed many years judging at the RHS shows and being part of the industry, he so loved.
 
“He will be greatly missed by his family, colleagues and friends to which he shared his life with.”