People
The King honours Alan Titchmarsh at Windsor Castle
During the Investiture at Windsor Castle yesterday, King Charles III presented Alan Titchmarsh with his CBE.
Media
Hort Shorts: Industry peat-free transition success stories
The Peat-free Partnership debuts its new Hort Shorts series, showcasing peat-free success stories from within the industry.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
RHS Chelsea Flower show 2025: Your Space, Your Story
Taking centre stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the 2025, RHS theme ‘Your Space, Your Story’, celebrates individuality of gardeners and their gardens.
By the bye
A few favourite 2025 April Fooleries
A small salute for the individuals and businesses in the horticulture industry who embrace the playful spirit of April Fools’ Day and provide us all with a much needed laugh.
RHS
Concessions for growers transitioning to 100% peat free at RHS Shows
With no ban in place, the Royal Horticultural Society will introduce concessions at its flower show to support growers their final stages of transitioning to 100% Peat Free up to 2028.
Business
Meet the Hillier buying team at GIMA Buyer Connect
GIMA has confirmed that Hillier will be the featured retailer at their next Buyer Connect event, taking place on the 17th of June 2025.
Business
Alitex to launch new greenhouse design at RHS Chelsea
For its 63rd, 2026 RHS Chelsea exhibit, glasshouse manufacturer will feature their new glasshouse design, set in storybook English cottage garden.
Book Releases
People
Anya Lautenbach becomes Royal Windsor Flower Show Ambassador
As an advocate for horticulture, crafts and culinary arts, the gardener and author, Anya Lautenbach becomes an Ambassador of the Royal Windsor Flower Show.
Charity
Dame Mary Berry champions NGS Great British Garden Party
As Dame Mary Berry celebrates her 90th birthday, the National Garden Scheme announced that she is championing the Great British Garden Party
Media
Authors owed unpaid royalties following Unbound bankruptcy
The crowdfunding publisher went into administration following financial challenges leaving many of its writers and contributors owed substantial royalties.
People
Feverfew Garden Company appoints Chloe Plumstead as Director
Feverfew Garden Company, the garden wear brand for women, has appointed Chloe Plumstead as its new Director.
Events
Dr Chris Thorogood to deliver James Bruce Memorial Lecture
Botanist and Head of Science at Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Dr Chris Thorogood will deliver The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s James Bruce Memorial Lecture.
Regulation
Boost for horticulture as tariff on bulbs suspended
The Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs have confirmed a tariff suspension on all imported bulbs, corms and rhizomes including orchids and hyacinths in flower.
Business
Back to bare roots: Perennial plants
To address the issue of plastic, the industry has introduced recycled, recyclable plant pots, wool or coir but some, such as Peter Nyssen, have switched to selling field grown, bare root perennials – we asked them for details.
Environment
Zoological Society of London leads project to restore Greater Thames Estuary habitats
The Thames, the life source of London and far beyond, will be restored, providing vital habitats for wildlife and healthier environments for people.
Regulation
Spring Statement 2025: Key points
During her Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
Business
Hillier nurseries now 100% peat-free
Hillier has announced a major milestone by transitioning all its nurseries to 100% peat-free operations.
Plants
David Austin to launch new rose at RHS Chelsea
To be revealed on Press Day at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the new David Austin rose has been over a decade in the making.
Regulation
HTA outlines actions for effective biosecurity measures and border to Parliamentary Committee
The Horticultural Trades Association gave oral evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee as part of its inquiry into border biosecurity.
Awards
Recipients of the 2025 RHS People Awards
BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson and daffodil breeder, Ron Scamp were amongst the 19 recipients honoured at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s People Awards.
