Gardens
Benton End secures heritage grant
The Garden Museum has been awarded a £294,221 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the ‘Benton End Revived’ project.
Charity
Cultivating Conservation: Alitex marks 20 Years and £1 Million with the National Trust
Marking 20 years of working with the National Trust, Alitex has raised over £1 million to support the conservation charity’s vital work in caring for nature, beauty and history.
Charity
Greenfingers Together Garden takes root at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
The Greenfingers Charity RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show garden has been rebuilt at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Sheffield.
Charity
Dobbies partners with micro-donation charity Pennies
Through the introduction of micro-donations at the till, Dobbies can offer their customers a simple, affordable way to contribute to Alzheimer’s Research UK every time they shop.
People
Richard Claxton starts work as the new NGS CEO
A long standing advocate of nature-based therapies, Richard Claxton begins his new role as Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme today.
Charity
Wolfson Foundation supports Future Trees Trust
The Future Trees Trust has received a substantial grant from the Wolfson Foundation to support the development of the new National Centre at the National Trust, Buscot and Coleshill Estate in Oxfordshire.
Charity
Landmark in conservation: Blue Diamond & National Trust reach £1 million donation
Blue Diamond announced that its collaboration with the National Trust has reached its landmark achievement, with over £1 million donated to the Trust in support of conservation work across the UK.
Charity
National Garden Scheme and Army Benevolent Fund celebrate 15 years of support
2025 marks 15 years of support and over £800,000 in donations from the National Garden Scheme to the Army Benevolent Fund, the Army’s national charity.
Charity
Fiona Bruce to host National Garden Scheme ‘Ask the Experts’ event
BBC TV presenter, gardener and National Garden Scheme Ambassador, Fiona Bruce will host the fundraising event taking place at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
People
Plant Heritage appoints Sir Roderick Newton as Chairman
Sir Roderick Newton will assume the role of Chairman of Plant Heritage, succeeding Cecilia Bufton, who is stepping down after eight years of service.
Gardens
Chelsea Physic Garden appointed six new Board Trustees
The Chelsea Physic Garden announced the appointment of six new trustees to its Board to strengthen its mission to inspire wonder, wellbeing and discovery.
Charity
Dobbies launches Sensory Bulb Collection to support Alzheimer’s Research UK
Dobbies Garden Centres launches charity bulb collection that aims to raise £10,000 for its National Charity Partner, Alzheimer’s Research UK, which would fund up to 278 hours of scientists’ lab time.
Gardens
Behind the Gates: A private tour of Knoll Gardens with Neil Lucas
Otherwise closed to the public, owner Neil Lucas will provide a unique tour of Knoll Gardens to raise funds for the National Garden Scheme.
Charity
Growing hope: Urgent appeal by the Herefordshire Growing Point
The charity that helps people living with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the benefits of gardening is seeking urgent funding or donations to continue their work.
Charity
Open for Good: Scotland’s Gardens Scheme campaigns for 2026 open gardens
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is calling on individuals, community groups and villages to open their garden in 2026 to raise funds for charity.
Education
A year to grow: The Adam Greathead Horticultural Award
The application process for the 2025 programme, which offers a unique opportunity for aspiring horticulturists to work with John Massey and Fergus Garrett for a year, is now open.
Charity
Bumblebee charity issues urgent plea for support
Amidst an unprecedented crisis for bumblebees, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust faces substantial financial constraints, impeding the provision of essential support for the pollinators.
Charity
HRH The Princess Royal opened Horatio’s Garden Sheffield & East
Designed by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg, the charity’s eight garden at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield has opened.
Charity
Greenfingers Charity Floral Ball raises £60,000
A funding milestone for the charity, which will help propel Greenfingers into its next 25 years of creating magical, therapeutic gardens for children’s hospices.
Charity
National Trust to cut workforce by 550 jobs
Increased labour costs from raised employer national insurance and minimum wage have resulted in the National Trust cutting at least 550 jobs in efforts to save £26m.
