Regulation
Ten-Minute Motion by MP Sarah Dyke on prohibition of the sale of peat: HTA response
Today, Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP of Glastonbury and Somerton conducted the first reading of a Ten-Minute Rule bill to end the sale of peat.
Lifestyle
Best Christmas craft fairs & markets
Follow the trails of twinkling lights, we have selected some of the best Christmas craft fairs & markets in the UK bursting with unusual products made by artisans and local traders.
Events
Nick Bailey to design the headline BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025 show garden
BBC Gardeners’ World launches its 2025 events calendar with news that Nick Bailey will be designing the headline Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025.
People
Ian Barrett is the New Chief Executive of Earth Trust
The Oxfordshire based environmental charity, announced the appointment of Ian Barrett as their new Chief Executive.
People
Sue Stuart-Smith becomes Patron to Bridewell Gardens
The psychiatrist, psychotherapist and author of The Well Gardened Mind, Dr Sue-Stuart Smith has become the new Patron of Bridewell Gardens
Charity
Greenfingers Charity: Boyd Douglas-Davies becomes Chairman, taking over from Sue Allen
Sue Allen, the driving force behind the charity during her tenure as Chairman, stepped down from the role to hand the reigns to Boyd Douglas-Davies.
Charity
Julia Rausing Trust donates £1.5 million to National Garden Scheme
The charitable fund, the Julia Rausing Trust has announced a £1.5 million grant for the National Garden Scheme for their Community Garden Grants programme.
Book Releases
Regulation
Ruth Davis appointed as the first UK’s Special Representative for Nature
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature, a joint FCDO and Defra role reporting into the Environment Secretary and the Foreign Secretary.
Events
Horatio’s Gardens Christmas Carol Concerts
Horatio’s Gardens annual Christmas Carol Concerts celebrate the festive season whilst supporting the charity’s vital works to continue improving the lives of people affected by spinal injury.
People
Arit Anderson becomes new member of National Blue Plaques Panel
Along with four new members and a young advisor, Arit Anderson has joined the national Blue Plaques Panel.
Business
Nicholsons expands forestry and arboricultural services through partnership with Charlton Abbotts Forestry
Through the integration of Charlton Abbotts Forestry, Nicholsons forestry and arboricultural services expand to cover Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and surrounding counties.
Business
Newly established: Growing Media Manufacturers’ Council
A coalition of growing media manufacturers have formed the ‘Growing Media Manufacturers’ Council’ to champion a positive future for growing media.
Job
Nicholsons: Senior Landscape Architects
The family-run, design, construction, forestry and plants business, Nicholsons are recruiting for two Senior Landscape Architects to join the team.
Job
David Austin Roses: Rose Advisor
Leading breeder of fine English Roses, David Austin is recruiting for a Rose Advisor to support the Professional Trade Services team
Charity
British Garden Centres raised £30,000 for Greenfingers
The family-owned, British Garden Centres has presented the Greenfingers charity with a cheque for £30,000, raised across the company’s 65 stores.
Business
Tough Autumn Budget for business
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has delivered the Labour Government’s first Autumn Budget to Parliament which will be tough for businesses.
Plants
Scotland’s Skipinnish Oak crowned UK Tree of the Year 2024
Based on the Achnacarry Estate in Lochaber, Scotland’s majestic Skipinnish Oak won this year’s Tree of the Year competition.
Job
Ham Court: Head Gardener
Ham Court, the last surviving gatehouse fragment of Bampton Castle is recruiting for a head gardener to manage the garden
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
The RHS Chelsea Glasshouse Garden: Second chances through horticulture
Jo Thompson has designed the RHS Chelsea garden for the Glasshouse, a social enterprise providing second chances through horticulture to women based in UK prison
Environment
Green Cities Europe Award 2024
Ten countries are up the Green Cities Europe Award, in recognition of outstanding sustainable, urban green space initiatives across the Continent.