Business
Plants For Europe to exhibit at FlowerTrials 2025
Representing plant breeders, the Plants for Europe team will be exhibiting at this year’s FlowerTrials®
Awards
Harris Bugg Studio’s Eco-Terrazzo wins Surface Design Award
Created for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Harris Bugg Studio’s eco-terrazzo, has won a 2025 Surface Design Award in the Public Realm – Exterior category.
Regulation
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species webinar
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted a webinar on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in collaboration with APHA, Border Force and Defra.
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.
Marketing
New brand identify for the Society of Garden Designers
The Society of Garden Designers to unveil their new brand identity and website at its annual Awards Ceremony, rebranding as the Society of Garden + Landscape Designers.
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.
Business
The Association of Professional Landscapers celebrates 30th anniversary in 2025
The APL has been setting the standards for 30 years, becoming the trusted authority in the landscaping industry.
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.
Tourism
Scottish snowdrop season gets underway
Organised by Discover Scottish Gardens, the Scottish snowdrop season will see gardens across Scotland opening their gardens to celebrate spectacle of iconic flowers.
Awards
2025 RHS Britain in Bloom Finalists
Across the nation, 44 finalists from villages, towns and cities will be competing in this year’s RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals.
Local Heroes
Barefoot running for Horatio’s Garden
Founder and Chief Executive of Gaze Burvill, Simon Burvill, will be running the Paris Marathon, ‘bare foot’ to raise funds for Horatio’s Garden.
Business
Wyevale Nurseries partners with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust in support of wood
In partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Wyevale Nurseries is sponsoring Wyevale wood to aid of its ongoing management.
Business
National Garden Scheme’s brand licensing opportunities
To mark their centenary in 2027, the National Garden Scheme is looking to engage in brand licensing partnerships with companies that share its commitment to quality and heritage.
Plants
Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year Competition
Launching in February, Plant Heritage’s annual search for rare and unusual plants returns, with the winner announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025
Business
Eden Project to cut 80 jobs
The environmental educational charity and social enterprise has confirmed it will be cutting up to 80 roles due to rising costs and declining visits.
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.
Business
HTA launches Plant Retail Success Initiative
To boost garden sales and strengthen the supply chain, the Horticultural Trades Association have launched the Plant Retail Success Initiative to assist garden centre sales.
Charity
Garden Re-Leaf South-West Sponsored Walk
In support of Greenfingers, the Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is expanding with a third route.
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.
Awards
2025 GCA recognised Best Garden Centres
Awarded at the annual Garden Centre Association conference, garden centres from across the UK were recognised for this year’s awards.
