People
Nick Bailey appointed Director of University of Leicester Botanic Garden
The University of Leicester has announced that the BBC presenter, designer and plantsman, Nick Bailey has been appointed Director of its Botanic Garden.
Awards
George Plumptre, National Garden Scheme Chief Executive awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awards prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour to George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme.
Interview
The lowdown on RHS Chelsea judging with James Alexander Sinclair
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show fast approaching, we asked renowned RHS Judge, James Alexander Sinclair to share all about the art of judging show gardens.
Plants
Harkness launch new rose ‘Chelsea Pensioner’
Rose breeder, Harkness has launched a new rose named the ‘Chelsea Pensioner’, the colour of which mirrors the iconic scarlet coats of its namesakes.
Business
Royal Horticultural Society & Garden Centre Association list of peat-free only compost retailers
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the Garden Centre Association (GCA) have produced a list of garden centres and retailers that stock only peat-free growing media.
People
Kate Ebbens new GIMA President 2024-2025
Ten years GIMA Council member, Kate Ebbens has been voted in as GIMA President for the 2024- 2025 term.
Health
Safety first: No Falls Week
The No Falls Foundation, the first and only UK-based charity for the work at height sector, is launching the first ever ‘No Falls Week’, a powerful campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height.
Book Releases
Careers
GROW Careers Day North Event at Harewood House
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture announces first GROW Careers Horticultural Conference to be held in the North of England.
Local Heroes
Sandi Toksvig to open Bramshott village gardens event
The residents of Bramshott in Hampshire, open their gardens to the public every two years to raise money for local charities and to fund improvements in their own village.
Plants
Blue Diamond & National Trust launch Rosa ‘National Trust Beauty’ and RHS Chelsea plant collection
In celebration of the RHS Chelsea Octavia Hill Garden, Blue Diamond Garden Centres launch a new plant collection and a rose.
Health
UK population has low life satisfaction and is more anxious, suggests new ONS data
Exploring UK quality of life, the Office of National Statistics wellbeing report reveals increases in economic inactivity, low life satisfaction with financial pressures contributing to poor wellbeing.
Events
Highlights of the upcoming Urban Tree Festival
To celebrate the Urban Tree Festival which starts tomorrow, we provide a few festival highlights including two hosted by Gerit Quealy, author of Botanical Shakespeare.
Exhibitions
Royal Horticultural Society Art & Photography show at the Saatchi Gallery in London
Newly created botanical art and photography will be brought together from around the world at Saatchi Gallery in The RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show 2024.
Events
Claire Austin’s Celebration of Flowers
Marking 25 years of her award-winning plant nursery, Claire Austin celebrates with a packed 5-day event featuring leading expert speakers.
Regulation
Industry response to the Shropshire Review on labour shortages
Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Policy at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) comments on the Government Response to the Shropshire Review into Labour Shortages.
Charity
Dobbies have managed to raise a total of £1.39m for teenagers and young adults living with cancer
With a donation of £110,000 for funds raised for the Teenage Cancer Trust, the garden centre retailer has raised an impressive total to £1.39m over the last decade.
Charity
King Charles III will continue to be National Garden Scheme Patron
The National Garden Scheme has announced that His Majesty the King will continue to be their Patron
Events
Westland sponsor Bord Bia Bloom show garden
Westland Horticulture is sponsoring the Cultivating Talent category of show gardens at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom in Dublin, Ireland
People
Countess of Radnor is to become the first President of Horatio’s Garden
A founding patron of the charity since its inception, the Countess of Radnor has been asked to become the President of the spinal injury charity.
Business
New Stihl GB HQ completed
Premium garden tools brand, Stihl GB has announced the completion of its purpose-designed headquarters and state-of-the-art distribution centre in Camberley, Surrey.