Natural Capital
The Royal Horticultural Society is calling for a review of the Biodiversity Net Gain 4.0 metric, updated planning guidelines to require cultivated landscapes, and garden masterplans for urban areas.
People
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s Northern Branch Commendation for 2024 has been awarded to the broadcaster Marian Foster.
Regulation
Union Fleurs, the Dutch Association of Wholesalers in Flowers and Plants (VGB) and HTA participated in the EU Domestic Advisory Group UK – EU, and Civil Society Forum meeting.
Charity
The National Garden Scheme Impact Report states that their 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith significantly raised the charity’s profile and interest in their work.
Plants
Adorned with autumnal, sunset hues, the ornamental grass specialist Knoll Gardens launches their new Miscanthus called ‘Sunset’.
Gardens
Architecture practice Howells has submitted proposals for the restoration of the Grade II* listed Birmingham Botanical Gardens, home to more than 10,000 botanic species.
Events
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be celebrating the festive season with RHS Glow, festively illuminating its five iconic gardens.
Regulation
In response to multiple plant consignments held at Sevington BCP, the HTA has released a statement as they continue to help those affected and engage directly with Defra and APHA.
Business
The latest Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Market Update for September 2024 reveals garden centre sales were +8% (vs. Aug 23), and garden category sales were +7% (vs. Aug 23).
Media
New television series ‘Gardens of the World’, hosted by garden designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes explores some of the most beautiful and culturally significant gardens across the globe.
Regulation
Defra has published the indicative basic fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is due to be implemented for packaging in 2025.
People
Horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director.
People
Dame Mary Berry, President of the National Garden Scheme, joined Macmillan nurses to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s charity partnership with the National Garden Scheme.
Awards
Greater Manchester’s Grass Roots Oldham, has won the RHS and BBC The One Show’s Growing Together Award 2024 for Community Gardening which celebrates the transformative impact of growing together.
Gardens
In support of the National Garden Scheme, Horatio’s Garden Stoke Mandeville, the private restorative garden sanctuary will be open on Saturday 28th of September.
Business
Dutch flower bulb trade association, Royal Anthos warns of a 2025 shortage of tulip bulbs, with subsequent price increases on account of extreme, heavy rains.
Media
Gardener, author, and podcaster, Sarah Raven has launched a new podcast mini-series: ‘Be your own florist: Pick and arrange your own garden flowers’.
Business
A walk through our highlights of Glee 2024, held at the NEC in Birmingham.
Awards
Creators of the world’s first flat-packed, self-watering planters, Potr Pots has been announced as the winner of this year’s GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
Regulation
All-Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture Group holds inaugural meeting and sector briefing
