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
Business
Supplier of flower and vegetable seeds, bedding, bulbs, fruit bushes, trees and horticultural tools, Dobies celebrates their 130th anniversary this year.
Charity
To mark 90 years of STIGA, the manufacturer of gardening machinery and equipment launched their ‘We Care You Care’ campaign in March 2024, in support of community garden groups.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association has been accepted to the UK Domestic Advisory Group as part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
People
For their annual fundraising event, Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter will be discussing biodiversity in gardens for the National Garden Scheme’s Annual Lecture.
Business
In the year to 31 January 2024, RHS Enterprises Ltd. achieved a turnover of £24.6m, down from £25.2m in the previous year.
Charity
In a heartwarming show of courage and generosity, four fearless individuals took to the skies this week to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity by completing a daring wingwalk.
Business
Interesting Californian study found that an EV charging station boosted annual spending at nearby businesses, with the increase particularly pronounced in low-income areas.
