Books
Mark Diacono’s favourite 25 cookbooks
Award-winning food writer and gardener Mark Diacono selects his best 25 cookbooks of 2023 for Delicious Magazine.
Media
Mark Diacono launches writing course
Entitled ‘gatherings’, Mark Diacono is hosting a series of interviews, conversations and talks to help aspiring writers get their words in front of decision makers and readers.
Books
Virtual launch for Mark Diacono’s new book ‘Vegetables’
The launch of Mark Diacono’s new book ‘Vegetables’, will be virtual on Substack – with Itamar Srulovich of Honey & Co.
Books
Mark Diacono’s ‘Abundance’ shortlisted for Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Award
Written ‘live’ on Substack, Mark Diacono’s new book ‘Abundance’ has been listed for an award in prestigious Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards.
People
Diacono writing new book, live on Substack
A book written in instalments over a year, penned in real time and shared live.
Book Release
Vegetables: Easy and Inventive Vegetarian Suppers
In his new book, entitled Vegetables, Mark Diacono showcases almost 100 vegetarian recipes to encourage celebrating the seasons, switching up the diet, upgrade vitality and health, and tread more lightly on the planet.
Events
Toby’s Garden Fest
A collaboration between broadcaster Toby Buckland and Country Gardener magazine, the garden festival attracts over 6000 visitors annually.
Media
New kid on the block: Scribehound Gardening
The subscription network, Scribehound is set to launch a new Gardening channel in November.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Highlights RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024
Returning to the historic grounds of Hampton Court Palace from 2-7 July 2024, the annual RHS show, stretching over 31 acres is packed with all things gardening – herewith a few highlights…
Interview
Biodiversity Net Gain: the new nature market explained
The Dirt News interviews Katie Leach, Lloyds Banking Group’s first Head of Nature about the wider environmental and industry benefits brought forward by BNG, and the role of the financial institutions to develop the new compliance nature market.
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.
Natural Capital
BNG market drive: Biodiversity as an asset class
Biodiversity markets offer a distinctive avenue to expedite funding for conservation while offering a financial incentive for preserving and restoring natural ecosystems.
Business
Second market round of biodiversity units for the Bristol Avon Catchment Market
Further transactions in the new statutory market for BNG as the Bristol Avon Catchment Market reached the successful settlement of a second market round.
Job
Niwaki: Head of Marketing
The Japanese lifestyle brand dedicated to gardeners and craftsmen is recruiting for their first ever Head of Marketing.
Business
State of the German horticultural industry
Despite a reduction in energy costs and inflation, the german horticulture industry continues to be hampered by diminished consumer demand and confidence.
Product Launch
New kid on the block
The new RH outdoor catalogue has dropped. A 200 page sourcebook of inspired outdoor design unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Careers
The Royal Parks: Senior Digital Marketing Officer
The Royal Parks are looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to join the team on a full-time basis for an 8-month fixed term contract.
People
Sarah Raven appoints new Growth Marketing Director
Jake Newbould joins Sarah Raven to spearhead the brand’s ambitions for growth
Business
2023 visits to attractions across England recover but remain down on pre-pandemic levels
The 2023 Visit England Annual Survey of visits to visitor attractions showed that while visits across England continued to recover last year, they were still significantly down on pre-pandemic levels.
Business
The 2024 UK Garden Centre Market
Ongoing operational pressure will lead to further garden centre market consolidation, says Savills.