Close up of a yellow peony

Plants

Help in the search for lost peonies

The historic Kelway’s peony collection has been awarded National Collection status, but the search for lost varieties continues.

New housing developments

Regulation

BNG could unlock support for developments

Survey by biodiversity tech start-up, Joe’s Blooms suggests that Biodiversity Net Gain rules could be key to unlocking NIMBY support for housebuilding.

Book Releases

April Fools joke by Burford Garden Centre

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.

white and purple tulips

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.

Selection of bare root plants supplied by Peter Nyssen

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.

10 Downing Street

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.