Design
The biophilic design trend
The desire for restoration, reconnection with nature and being part of the solution against climate change has spurred the adoption of biophilic design in urban, commercial and domestic architecture.
Business
Greenwood Plants 100% peat free
The nursery announced reaching the milestone, across all six of their UK sites, ahead of their target of the end of 2023.
Environment
A Climate for Change: National Trust
New report sets out the actions the National Trust is taking to tackle the climate and nature crises.
Plants
Public appeal for the sweet chestnut
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is calling for the public to urgently monitor sweet chestnut trees during National Tree Week to help safeguard its future.
Business
National Tree Week
National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, launching the start of the winter tree planting season.
Local Heroes
Garden centre composting campaign
Team leader at Snowhill garden centre is inspiring change in the industry to encourage increased hot bin composting.
Wildlife
Half of Britain’s endemic invertebrate species threatened with extinction
A new report by Buglife has found that half of the UK’s most special species are at risk of global extinction.
Regulation
Steve Barclay new Defra Secretary of State
Steve Barclay has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Thérèse Coffey’s resignation.
On Instagram
Green bus shelters
Bus shelters across the country should be seen as green real estate, able to contribute to healthy living environment.
Environment
Kenya declares public holiday to plant trees
As part of their plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, a public holiday has been declared for a nationwide tree-planting day.
Environment
Whitewebbs Park lease set for judicial review
Enfield Dispatch reports that permission was granted for judicial review of the decision to award the 25-year lease of Whitewebbs Park to Premier League football club.
Media
Rewilding the mind
Beth Chatto Gardens announced that the full 2022 Symposium is now available to watch on their YouTube channel.
Plants
Saving Darwin’s Oak
Even after the grief and outpouring over losing the Sycamore Gap tree, Shropshire Council is adamant to fell a majestic 550 year old oak, making way for the North West Relief Road.
Environment
Award winning edible neighbourhood project
Landscape Institute’s 2023 Dame Sylvia Crowe International Award goes to Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners for the new Rijnvliet neighbourhood with edible forest.
Innovation
Growing willow with aeroponics
LettUs Grow and the University of Surrey are developing a novel aeroponic technology which can rapidly grow woody crops for a sustainable future.
In a nutshell
RHS Gardens for our Future: Water
Cambridge Conservation Dr M. Maunder, RHS Environmental Hort. Dr M. Gush, Met Office Dr F. Garry, Wisley S. Das & designer T. Massey.
In a nutshell
RHS Gardens for our Future: Trees
Summit panel discussion chaired by Arit Anderson; Tony Kirkham MBE VMH, CEO Tree Council Sara Lom, Research fellow Dr Elisabeth Larsen.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
WaterAid Garden designed by Tom Massey and Je Ahn
Addressing the challenges of variable climates, the garden highlights the importance of sustainable water management and harnessing the power of rainwater.
Charity
Community composting initiative
The Marldon Community Composting scheme promotes home composting and offers locals a place to compost their bulky garden waste for usable garden soil conditioner.
Environment
Pumpkin waste
Whilst the pumpkins on the spectacular RHS Wisley Autumn Produce Display may be heading to the donation stand, RHS catering department or staff to take home, others may not be so lucky…
