Awards
Hillier wins Ideal Home Garden Retailer of the Year Award
The garden centre chain, Hillier has won the Ideal Home’s Garden Retailer of the Year Award.
People
New chair of Peat-free Partnership: Belinda Howell
Belinda Howell has been appointed Chair of the Peat-free Partnership to establish peat-free legislation across the UK and Northern Ireland and to protect precious peatlands.
Business
Kenya based flower farm, Tambuzi is now a certified B corporation
Fairtrade flower farm, Tambuzi announced that they are now a certified B Corporation, joining the global community of businesses that meet the scheme’s high social and environmental standards.
Regulation
HTA highlights importance of gardening and horticulture at Scone Palace Garden Fair
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) invited political guests to the Scone Palace Garden Fair this past weekend to highlight the importance of gardening and environmental horticulture in communities.
Environment
The Society of Garden Designers calls on Airbnb to make rental gardens greener
The Society of Garden Designers is urging Airbnb to help make holiday and long-term rental properties more sustainable by means of their new Green & Easy Garden Checklist.
Charity
Blue Diamond Garden Centres launch Community Garden Competition
Prompted by their Octavia Hill inspired, 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, Blue Diamond are offering financial support to five UK community garden projects.
Environment
Artificial grass turns off prospective house buyers, claims Winkworth
Winkworth Estate & Letting Agents explain that in addition to negative aesthetic and environmental impact, the use of artificial grass can be damaging to properties affecting appeal and value.
People
Frances Tophill partners with Chef & Brewer to create biodiverse, sustainable pub gardens for the chain
Presenter, author and designer, Francis Tophill is working with Chef & Brewer to improve their pub gardens, making them more sustainable, biodiverse spaces
Education
Great Bradfords School renovated garden opened by Jamie Oliver
Chef and author Jamie Oliver, opened the newly renovated garden at Great Bradfords Junior School in Braintree, Essex.
Business
B&Q commits to selling only peat-free plants by 2026
The DIY and home improvement retailing company, B&Q have sold only 100% peat-free bagged compost since 2023, but have elevated their commitment to also selling only peat-free plants by 2026.
People
Greenfingers welcome actress, Fiona Dolman as the charity’s newest Ambassador
The actress known for playing Sarah Barnaby in Midsomer Murders, Fiona Dolman has become a new ambassador for the Greenfingers charity.
Charity
Special plant sale: 2024 RHS Chelsea National Garden Scheme garden
Plants from the gold medal award winning National Garden Scheme garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will go on sale on Saturday 1st of June.
Events
HTA launches FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the inaugural FutureGrow Expo to showcase innovative technology to transform business productivity and sustainability.
Business
Dobbies launches search for Little Seedlings Club Ambassadors
For their new Little Seedlings Club, the garden centre chain, Dobbies is searching for junior ambassadors across the UK who have a passion for gardening and garden adventures.
Gardens
Botanical Garden Leiden opens new Mediterranean garden
The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, Hortus Botanicus Leiden has opened their new climate resistant, sustainable and water-efficient, Mediterranean garden.
Events
Woodland Trust at Gardener’s World Live
The Woodland Trust will be providing show visitors 1-to-1 advice at their Tree Surgery Desk, at the upcoming, BBC Gardeners’ World Live.
Awards
Chelsea in Bloom 2024 winners
A rundown of the winning entries of London’s most colourful floral festival in the Royal Borough of Chelsea, where businesses showcased the ambitious and innovative flower displays.
Business
HTA’s Grower of the Year Awards 2024 open for entries
Demonstrating the calibre of UK nurseries, entries for the 2024 Grower of the Year Awards are invited to recognise and celebrate best practices in sustainable production in UK horticulture.
People
Dr Olivia Chapple, founder Horatio’s Garden awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
At this week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awarded Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden, the Elizabeth Medal of Honour.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The Octavia Hill Garden is the People’s Choice at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Designed by Ann-Marie Powell, the Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond with the National Trust wins the RHS/BBC People’s Choice Award, at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
