Business
Strong August trading, reports the GCA
The Garden Centre Association’s August Barometer of Trade figures reveal strong sales results for the month.
Marketing
Kent & Stowe new website
Westland Horticulture brand, Kent & Stowe introduce the launch of their new business-to-consumer website.
Business
Dobbies major financial restructuring plan and store closures
Garden centre chain, Dobbies to close unprofitable stores, scrap their Little Dobbies format and make significant staff cuts as the company navigates through financial difficulties.
Awards
Winners 2024 Allett Creative Stripes Competition
Benjamin Fry is the winner of this year’s Allett Creative Stripes Competition with a design that embodies the essence of the stripe…
Charity
Tread for Trees & Timber fundraiser event
Luxury garden furniture maker, Gaze Burvill, will be hosting another ‘Tread for Trees & Timber’ event in aid of Woodland Heritage at their premises in Hampshire.
Awards
The Society of Garden Designers has announced the SGD Awards shortlisted finalists
This year’s shortlist for the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Awards features 30 exceptional projects across 14 categories, each demonstrating creativity, innovation, and sustainable design.
Awards
2024 Winners of the HTA Grower of the Year Awards
The Horticultural Trades Association announced the winners of the 2024 HTA Grower of the Year Awards at Horticulture, The Conference.
Business
Marchants Hardy Plants closing
One of the UK’s leading independent nurseries has sadly announced that they are closing down this autumn.
HTA
Will Armitage appointed as new HTA President
The Horticultural Trades Association announced the appointment of Will Armitage as its new President, taking over from Alan Down.
People
Mike Burks awarded the Pearson Memorial Medal 2024
The Horticultural Trades Association awarded Mike Burks, Managing Director of The Gardens Group, the Pearson Memorial Medal for his environmental work, outstanding contributions and leadership in the sector.
Natural Capital
The provision of gardens needs to be central to UK housebuilding targets, says the RHS
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
Broadcaster, Marian Foster awarded 2024 Northern Branch Commendation
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s Northern Branch Commendation for 2024 has been awarded to the broadcaster Marian Foster.
Regulation
International, EU & UK horticultural and floricultural association plant health cooperation
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
Golden success: NGS Impact report RHS Chelsea Show Garden
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
Knoll Gardens launch Miscanthus Sunset
Adorned with autumnal, sunset hues, the ornamental grass specialist Knoll Gardens launches their new Miscanthus called ‘Sunset’.
Gardens
Plans submitted for Birmingham Botanical Gardens renovation project
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
RHS Glow for the festive season
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be celebrating the festive season with RHS Glow, festively illuminating its five iconic gardens.
Regulation
HTA calls for urgent resolve of plant consignments held at Sevington Border Control
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
Improved weather encourages 8% garden centre sales uplift
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
‘Gardens of the World’ tv series hosted by Paul Hervey-Brookes
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.
