
Regulation
Ten-Minute Motion by MP Sarah Dyke on prohibition of the sale of peat: HTA response
Today, Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP of Glastonbury and Somerton conducted the first reading of a Ten-Minute Rule bill to end the sale of peat.
Regulation
Today, Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP of Glastonbury and Somerton conducted the first reading of a Ten-Minute Rule bill to end the sale of peat.
People
The Oxfordshire based environmental charity, announced the appointment of Ian Barrett as their new Chief Executive.
People
The psychiatrist, psychotherapist and author of The Well Gardened Mind, Dr Sue-Stuart Smith has become the new Patron of Bridewell Gardens
Charity
Sue Allen, the driving force behind the charity during her tenure as Chairman, stepped down from the role to hand the reigns to Boyd Douglas-Davies.
Charity
The charitable fund, the Julia Rausing Trust has announced a £1.5 million grant for the National Garden Scheme for their Community Garden Grants programme.
Regulation
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature, a joint FCDO and Defra role reporting into the Environment Secretary and the Foreign Secretary.
Events
Horatio’s Gardens annual Christmas Carol Concerts celebrate the festive season whilst supporting the charity’s vital works to continue improving the lives of people affected by spinal injury.
Business
Through the integration of Charlton Abbotts Forestry, Nicholsons forestry and arboricultural services expand to cover Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and surrounding counties.
Business
A coalition of growing media manufacturers have formed the ‘Growing Media Manufacturers’ Council’ to champion a positive future for growing media.
Charity
The family-owned, British Garden Centres has presented the Greenfingers charity with a cheque for £30,000, raised across the company’s 65 stores.
Business
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has delivered the Labour Government’s first Autumn Budget to Parliament which will be tough for businesses.
Research
The results of the Herbarium Impact Survey for staff of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, confirm that the majority of respondents are not in favour of the move to Thames Valley Science Park.
Business
Luxury garden furniture maker, Gaze Burvill has become Grown in Britain certified, confirming their commitment to using British timber and supporting the sustainability of UK’s woodlands.
Charity
The Garden Museum’s finely woven tapestry, dating from the 1630s, commissioned by Charles I from the Mortlake weavers which needs urgent conservation.
Regulation
On the 6th of November 2024, Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP of Glastonbury and Somerton will conduct the first reading of a Ten-Minute Rule bill to end the sale of peat.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association and the Fresh Produce Consortium have issued a joint letter to the government, calling for urgent action following October roundtable meeting on plants, cut flowers, and border-related issues.
Charity
The Young People in Horticulture Association have launched a festive ‘Sowing Stories’ fundraiser, to connect horticulturists of all ages through the gift of gardening books.
Business
Latest HTA Market Update for October 2024 shows overall garden centre sales in September 2024 increased by +1% compared to September 2023, driven largely by catering and non-garden categories.
Regulation
Defra has published the new Plant Health Information (PHI) Service, which provides information on phytosanitary requirements for importing plants, seeds, and plant products into Great Britain.
Health
Bridewell Gardens, a pioneering mental health recovery service celebrated its 30th anniversary this year and launched a new fundraising campaign to aid the fulfilment of their mission.