Detail drawing by Tom Hoblyn of the Together Bench for the UK Hospice Garden of Compassion for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

Tom Hoblyn: Grounded in compassion

In an interview with Tom Hoblyn, he reveals the detail and care taken to bring the Hospice UK Garden of Compassion to life for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and its final destination at the St.Cuthberts Hospice in Durham.

Portrait image of James Barnes, Chairman of the HTA

People

James Barnes to step down as HTA Chairman

Marking the end of his tenure, James Barnes will step down from his position as Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association in September.

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HTA

Plants in Parliament

Organised by the Horticultural Trades Association, the “Plants in Parliament” event was attended by around 100 MPs, Peers and their teams, highlighting key industry issues.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Business

Businesses struggling to keep head above water, says S&P

S&P Global Market Intelligence suggests private sector confidence collapse and significant output decline in April, with firms reporting “more of a struggle” to survive after Chancellor’s tax rises kicked in

Book Releases

Dog playing on the lawn

Gardens

Lawns overlooked in new builds

According to the Turfgrass Growers Association, developers are squeezing budgets to such a degree that lawns in new build developments are ever shrinking.

Tulip Belle Epoque in flower planted in a pot

Education

Gardening: Expertise & common mistakes

Survey conducted by the garden tools brand, Stihl, reveals intent to improve gardening skills, as inexperience forms significant barrier to engage in gardening.

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Worth a read

A plea for the protection of our surroundings

In a thought provoking article for Scribehound Gardening, Alan Titchmarsh asks why if we are justifiably entitled to public services such as energy is the beauty of our surroundings not part of that birthright?