Plant and garden design firm Leaf Creative has won a prestigious business award just weeks before celebrating its third birthday.

The Huntley business was named Small Business of the Year in the 2021 GloucestershireLive Business Awards. The firm was also a finalist in the Start-up Business of the Year.

Leaf was founded by award-winning designer Peter Dowle and his partner Angela Delaney who joined other members of the team at the black-tie awards evening held at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Peter said: "It’s an amazing result and we are all elated.

"To turn a dream into reality is one of the best things in the world. The Leaf Creative brand is a fresh, new, and innovative modern garden centre, where plants and garden design are at the centre, together with a wonderful restaurant.

"Retail in today’s market is all about experience, experience, experience - to make the customer experience an exciting, inspiring, and memorable one.

"This award is such a great recognition to our totally committed team and will provide a springboard to continue our growth and expansion plans."

The business offers everything for gardens from design to plants, tools, and maintenance. It also has a café restaurant and rum bar.

Leaf will mark its third anniversary with a weekend of events on October 9 and 10 and is looking forward to celebrating with customers and suppliers.