Charity
Ben Thomas is the new Thrive CEO
Former Head of Operations at Thrive, Ben Thomas has been appointed as CEO, replacing Kathryn Rossiter who stepped down in March.
Events
Gaze Burvill RHS Chelsea Preview in aid of Woodland Heritage & Horatio’s Garden
Luxury outdoor furniture brand Gaze Burvill will be hosting their 7th annual RHS Chelsea Preview event featuring leading garden designers presenting their show gardens.
Education
RHS school competition to create mini ‘No Adults Allowed’ garden
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has launched a nationwide competition aimed at UK primary schools, in celebration of the 2024 RHS Chelsea ‘No Adults Allowed Garden’.
Charity
National Garden Scheme provides £247,502 community garden funding
The National Garden Scheme (NGS) announced the distribution of the funding to 95 community garden projects across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Charity
Furzey gardening team seek support for RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival show garden
A talented group of gardeners want to show that people with learning disabilities are creative, committed and challenge the prejudices they face every day.
Charity
British Garden Centres raises over £15,000 for Garden Re-Leaf Day
In support of Garden Re-Leaf Day, the annual event that raises funds for Greenfingers Charity, British Garden Centres managed to raise over £15,000.
Wildlife
New platform for keen wildlife friendly businesses & gardeners
This week saw the launch of The Wildlife Garden Directory, a cunning platform to link keen wildlife gardeners and professionals in their quest to create and maintain a wildlife garden.
Charity
Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial
New addition to the ‘Plants for Perennial’ collection to raise vital funds for Perennial.
Charity
Dobbies Community Gardens
The garden centre chain, Dobbies is offering support for community and charity groups to help transform, restore or start their indoor or outdoor green spaces.
Charity
Evergreen Garden Care raise £100,000 for Greenfingers
Since the start of the fundraising raising partnership, Evergreen Garden Care has raised over £100,000 for the Greenfingers Charity.
Plants
Peter Beales Roses to unveil new ‘With Courage’ rose
New charity rose and lifesaving-themed Great Pavilion display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary
Charity
Crocus: Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue
The online gardening brand, Crocus has announced that the Harper Asprey Wildlife Charity is their chosen charity for 2024.
People
Meet Horatio’s Head Gardeners
Horatio’s Garden Head Gardeners came together earlier in the year, in Horatio’s Garden South West along with Kath Moss, the Director of Gardens.
Local Heroes
Garden Re-Leaf Day
Friday the 15th March marks the special annual flagship fundraising event for the Greenfingers Charity to raise vital funds for life-limited children, their families and carers within their hospice.
Charity
Stihl charity partnership with Perennial
Premium garden tools brand, Stihl is partnering with Perennial, the UK’s charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture.
Business
Brogdale Farm bought by East Malling Trust
Home to one of the world’s largest collections of heritage fruit trees, Brogdale Farm in Kent has been bought by the horticulture research trust.
Gardens
The Royal Parks collaborate with Sir Quentin Blake
The world-famous illustrator, best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books, has partnered with The Royal Parks charity to create illustrations in iconic London parks.
Charity
BCGI: Disaster Recovery Fund for Jardín Botánico Nacional de Viña del Mar in Chile
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has opened a Disaster Recovery Fund to help rebuild the Jardín Botánico Nacional de Viña del Mar in Chile following the tragic wildfires.
Local Heroes
Charles Dedman on 630 mile trek for Woodland Heritage
Head of design at Gaze Burvill, Charles Dedman is tackling one of UK’s hardest trekking routes – the Salt Path in aid of Woodland Heritage.
Charity
GCA raise more than £44,000 for charity
Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) have raised more than £44,000 for three different charities at the organisation’s 2024 annual conference.