Artisan
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
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
RHS Gardens partner with Walker Books for the 30th anniversary of Guess How Much I Love You™, the children’s book by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.
Collaboration
Jo Thompson’s Substack newsletter, the Gardening Mind will now include monthly illustrations by the artist, Helen C Stark.
Business
The APL has been setting the standards for 30 years, becoming the trusted authority in the landscaping industry.
Worth watching
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
Organised by Discover Scottish Gardens, the Scottish snowdrop season will see gardens across Scotland opening their gardens to celebrate spectacle of iconic flowers.
Awards
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
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
In partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Wyevale Nurseries is sponsoring Wyevale wood to aid of its ongoing management.
Business
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
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
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
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
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
In support of Greenfingers, the Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is expanding with a third route.
Media
In fulfilment of her lifelong dream, Sandi Toksvig is restoring and protecting a patch of woodland in a three-part tv series.
Awards
Awarded at the annual Garden Centre Association conference, garden centres from across the UK were recognised for this year’s awards.
Media
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.
Environment
MP Sarah Dyke’s second reading of the bill aiming for the prohibition of the sale of peat is delayed until the 4th of July.
