Media
Hort Shorts: Industry peat-free transition success stories
The Peat-free Partnership debuts its new Hort Shorts series, showcasing peat-free success stories from within the industry.
Media
Authors owed unpaid royalties following Unbound bankruptcy
The crowdfunding publisher went into administration following financial challenges leaving many of its writers and contributors owed substantial royalties.
Marketing
Dobbies launch long-term brand platform
UK garden centre retailer, Dobbies launched new creative platform, ‘This Is Garden Living’, to help drive year-round footfall.
Media
New Podcast Series: Gardening on the Mind
Launching in May 2025, Gardening on the Mind, a new podcast series aims to explore how gardening serves as a powerful tool for positive change.
Media
Floret Farm: The Beautiful Pursuit
Floret Farm releases new series on flower farm highlighting what it really takes to be a flower farmer and the challenges involved in bringing local flowers to market.
Media
Matt Collins writes gardening column for Toast Magazine
The Garden Museum’s Head Gardener, Matt Collins, writes new monthly gardening column for TOAST Magazine.
By the bye
Wallace, Gromit & Alan Titchmarsh…
The nation’s favourite gardener makes small ‘appearance’ in the Bafta winning film ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’
RHS
RHS and BBC One The One Show 2025 Pocket Garden Makeover Competition
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and BBC One’s The One Show have announced the return of the Pocket Garden Makeover Prize.
Charity
Horatio’s Garden becomes Country Living charity partner for 2025
The spinal injury charity, Horatio’s Garden has been selected as Country Living magazine’s first charity partner for 2025.
Artisan
And now for something completely different…
Offering a sustainable alternative to roses for Valentine’s Day, international greengrocer Natoora has partnered with London-based floral creatives, Worm Studio highlighting the beauty of seasonal Radicchio.
Collaboration
Jo Thompson’s Gardening Mind illustrated by Helen C Stark
Jo Thompson’s Substack newsletter, the Gardening Mind will now include monthly illustrations by the artist, Helen C Stark.
Worth watching
BBC Countryfile features Border Control Post issues
For BBC Countryfile, Joe Crowley provides a detailed overview of the concerns and ongoing problems of the new border checks and their impact on farmers, food and the industry.
Media
Alan Titchmarsh to launch YouTube channel
The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ will be launching in April 2025, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.
Media
Sandi Toksvig fronts series on ancient UK woods
In fulfilment of her lifelong dream, Sandi Toksvig is restoring and protecting a patch of woodland in a three-part tv series.
Media
Dan Pearson’s Dig Delve magazine to move to subscription model
Online magazine, the Dig Delve, focussed on the writing of landscape designer Dan Pearson, with photography and editorial by Huw Morgan, is moving to a subscription model.
People
Monty Don confirms new Gardeners’ World contract
Gardener and broadcaster, Monty Don has confirmed to be the host of Gardeners’ World until the end of 2026.
Media
Monty Don’s British Gardens
For his new series, Monty Don travels across some of the country’s most stunning landscapes, heading across the north of England to Northern Ireland.
Events
Monty Don in conversation with Sophie Raworth
In February 2025, the National Garden Scheme will host a new fundraising event, featuring Monty Don, at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Media
Kimberley Hornby George appointed Garden Media Guild Co-Chair
Kimberley Hornby George has been appointed Co-Chair of the Garden Media Guild, sharing the role with Alexandra Campbell
Media
Garden Press Event 2025 visitor booking opens
Registration for the one-day exhibition for the gardening media, hosted by the HTA and GIMA, is now open.
