Health
Biofortified tomatoes to combat Vitamin D deficiency
Gene-edited tomatoes, engineered to produce vitamin D, could present a simple and sustainable solution to a pressing global health concern.
Charity
Landmark in conservation: Blue Diamond & National Trust reach £1 million donation
Blue Diamond announced that its collaboration with the National Trust has reached its landmark achievement, with over £1 million donated to the Trust in support of conservation work across the UK.
Product Launch
Stihl launch battery operated backpack leaf blowers
Designed professionals, the BRA 500 and BRA 600 backpack leaf blowers cater for working in public spaces and expansive parks.
Business
A new vintage for the Malvern Hills
Six independent vineyards in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire have pooled their experience, expertise and reputation for growing grapes and making wines
Wildlife
Insects in Britain not in freefall, but facing local upheavals, study finds
Recent study suggests that instead of a nationwide collapse in Britain’s insect populations, insects are undergoing a more nuanced “ecological reshuffling.”
Business
Christies forestry nursery enters administration
Established in 1820, the seventh-generation forestry business in Moray, Scotland has entered administration on account of cash flow problems.
Plants
Endangered Coco de Mer unveils first mature leaf at Eden
The rare and endangered coco de mer palm in the Eden Project’s Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf.
Book Releases
Natural Capital
Greatworth Habitat Bank to boost biodiversity
Fields located on the Oxfordshire Northamptonshire border are to become habitant bank consisting of meadows, wetlands and woodland to help boost biodiversity.
Health
Power to the Pulse: Beans on the Menu Campaign
The Food Foundation and Veg Power have launched a nation-wide campaign to double UK bean, lentil and pulse consumption by 2028.
Environment
Peatlands in Northern Ireland: A Path to 2040
To safeguard and restore all semi-natural peatlands in Northern Ireland to functional ecosystems by 2040, the inaugural Peat Protection strategy has been launched.
Events
Heritage in focus: The Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens Event
Held annually, the Historic Buildings, Parks and Gardens Event addresses the conservation of historic buildings, landscapes, and heritage.
Events
Mycelium Magic: Mushroom growing at Hever Castle & Gardens
Mushroom growers, the Caley Brothers descend on Hever Castle & Gardens to shed light on the fascinating world of fungi and show visitors how to grow them at home.
Artisan
David Harber introduces new interior sculpture
Known for his outdoor sculptures, sundials and water features, David Harber has launched a new sculpture, designed for the home, inspired by the organic forms of coral.
Health
Attention matters: Engagement with nature enhances restorative effects
Spending time in nature supports wellbeing, but research shows that how we pay attention during these experiences may matter just as much as the environment itself.
Careers
The City Sessions: Growing Careers in Horticulture
Next Step Ahead will be organising a second series of events to showcase horticulture as a career opportunity, highlighting the diverse career paths available.
Business
Steady August garden centre trading
Latest Horticultural Trades Association Market Update shows steady garden centre sales in August 2025, with overall turnover up 3% on August 2024 and 12% on August 2023.
Regulation
Border Target Operating Model is flawed and inadequate, states report
New Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee report into UK-EU trade and the government’s border strategy report expresses severe criticism of the Border Target Operating Model.
Economy
UK jobs market deteriorates
New data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal further decreases in job numbers, including retail jobs which were down in June by 97,000 year on year.
