RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
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…
Business
Dutch producer of sustainable flower pots and accessories, achieved their goal to produce all their products from 100% recycled plastic – their impressive sustainability journey merited further investigation.
Events
At the behest of their charming Show Director Alex Denman, I attended last weekend’s Royal Windsor Flower Show for the first time on behalf of thedirt.news, and was immediately smitten….
Events
Known best as the founder of the British home furnishing retail company, but few may know that Cath Kidston is also a talented gardener and avid collector of scented pelargoniums.
Environment
Winkworth Estate & Letting Agents explain that in addition to negative aesthetic and environmental impact, the use of artificial grass can be damaging to properties affecting appeal and value.
Plants
A flash of floral inspiration for the bank holiday appeared on the Dig Delve yesterday which was simply too beautiful to pass us by.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
A small note of appreciation for some of the innovative and original trade stands seen at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Business
The gold medal studded veterans, Crocus, leave RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden growing & building on a high with two gold medals and coveted Best in Show.
Interview
At the forefront of the build of National Garden Scheme garden for RHS Chelsea, but to date we know surpringly little about Tom Stuart-Smith’s talented project manager, Honor Reekie. Until now…
Plants
The flower seeds bred by the figurehead to flower farmers, Erin Benzakein of Floret Farm in the Skagit Valley, Washington will be available in the UK thanks to Alma|Proust….
Interview
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.
Research
Intensive, 19th century breeding of roses has led to a reduction in genetic diversity that makes them more vulnerable to diseases and climate change
Wildlife
To mark the upcoming Hedgehog Awareness Week (5th – 11th May), thedirt.news sheds light on the various conservation campaigns and initiatives working to halt their decline.
Environment
Designed by Dr. Edward Barsley and Blue Heart, the Lego Flood House aims to help highlight the impacts of flooding and benefits of adaptation and resilience.
Environment
New data from Flood Re suggests that due to low awareness and understanding of flood risks, people in the UK are wasting £2.9 million per year on their gardens.
RHS
RHS Flower Shows will see some of the biggest and most exciting changes for a generation, with the aim to reach new audiences and inspire more people to get gardening.
Plants
Fuelled by consumer demand and mandated by legislation, native plant consumption in the US is growing but it’s a protracted process.
Wildlife
Similar to our equivalent Big Butterfly Count, the people of the Netherlands are counting bees to help assess the health and prevalence of wild bee populations in the country.
Health
On his BBC Radio 4 podcast ‘Just One Thing’, Dr. Michael Mosley explains that gardening is not only good for physical fitness but benefits the brain, mood and gut microbiome.
Good stuff
To celebrate Earth Month and the launch of their new Mycelium packaging, eyewear brand MONC partnered the talented Caley Brothers to create an innovative, living fungi window display.