Innovation
AI drones able to identify botrytis
Researchers from Unmanned Valley, Greenport DB, and NL Space Campus have successfully developed an AI model that enables drones to identify botrytis.
Collaboration
Lloyds Banking Group announces strategic environmental partnerships
The group announces Projects for Nature partnership with Knepp Wildland Foundation, West Cumbria Rivers Trust and the National Trust.
Charity
Evergreen Garden Care raise £100,000 for Greenfingers
Since the start of the fundraising raising partnership, Evergreen Garden Care has raised over £100,000 for the Greenfingers Charity.
Business
Greenwood Plants: Plant Healthy accredited
UK wholesale nursery, Greenwood Plants has been awarded ‘Plant Healthy’ certification following an audit of their six UK nursery sites.
Business
Second market round of biodiversity units for the Bristol Avon Catchment Market
Further transactions in the new statutory market for BNG as the Bristol Avon Catchment Market reached the successful settlement of a second market round.
Business
Prime Minister warned of imminent risks of border changes to the horticultural industry
In a letter, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has issued an urgent plea to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to take immediate action to safeguard the industry.
Plants
Peter Beales Roses to unveil new ‘With Courage’ rose
New charity rose and lifesaving-themed Great Pavilion display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary
Charity
Crocus: Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue
The online gardening brand, Crocus has announced that the Harper Asprey Wildlife Charity is their chosen charity for 2024.
People
Knoll Gardens & Nursery: 30 Years
2024 marks the 30th anniversary for Knoll Gardens, the specialist ornamental grass nursery and garden.
Gardens
Daffodils at Hever Castle & Gardens
With an impressive 250,000 blooms, Hever Castle & Gardens promises rivers of gold meandering through the estate in celebration of the narcissus.
Business
Dobbies expand product lines
The garden centre chains introduced 69 new own brand product lines across horticultural categories.
Business
Spring Budget 2024
In his Spring Budget speech, the chancellor unveiled package of measures, deemed ‘thin’, amounting to around £10bn of tax cuts – half of the autumn statement.
Business
Container hire costs surge 300% amid Red Sea disruptions
Research conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insights Unit indicate significant impact on businesses across various sectors.
Education
New GROW health & safety courses
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-Learning platform has launched new online compliance-based courses
People
Sarah Raven appoints new Growth Marketing Director
Jake Newbould joins Sarah Raven to spearhead the brand’s ambitions for growth
Regulation
Hedgerow regulations to be brought into law to protect wildlife
English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations, following a consultation last year.
People
Meet Horatio’s Head Gardeners
Horatio’s Garden Head Gardeners came together earlier in the year, in Horatio’s Garden South West along with Kath Moss, the Director of Gardens.
Tourism
RHS Chelsea: A ‘World’s must-see travel moment’
The Royal Horticultural Society’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show rated fifth on Kuoni’s list of the world’s unmissable travel experiences.
Media
Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club
Gardener and broadcaster, Alan Titchmarsh launches new daytime gardening show on ITV starting next week.
Media
Nigel Slater columnist for Gardens Illustrated
Cook, writer and passionate gardener Nigel Slater joins the Gardens Illustrated (GI) team as their new columnist.
