Business
Contribute to the nation’s largest national research on business progress to net zero
The UK Net Zero Business Census aims to provide invaluable insights into the nation’s net zero journey for policy makers, investors and business leaders.
People
Editor of The Garden, Tom Howard wins Editor of Year at PPA Awards
The PPA Awards champion businesses and individuals from every corner of the specialist media sector.
Collaboration
Haws x Burford Garden Company in Burford Blue
An exclusive collaboration between Burford Garden Company and heritage watering can brand Haws, the Warley Fall and Fazeley Flow in Burford Blue.
Business
GIMA Klondyke Group virtual speed networking event
Virtual event for companies interested to promote their horticultural products to a leading UK garden centre chain.
Business
Hillier unveils new sustainable growing facility
Hillier has started the build of their new growing structure at its Hampshire nursery, as part of their sustainability commitment.
Design
Next generation green office building for 50 Fenchurch Street in London
New green skyscraper for the City in London, amidst growing demand for low carbon, mixed-use office space.
Charity
STIGA donates mowers and tools to Refuge
In support of charities against domestic violence, STIGA donated mowers, hedge trimmers and grass trimmers to Refuge.
Business
Wyevale Nurseries returns to retail tree market
Unveiled at last week’s HTA National Plant Show, Wyevale Nurseries launches their first collection of trees for retailers after a 15-year absence from the market
Business
Semple Begg celebrate 10th anniversary with a touch of Dior & RHS Chelsea garden relocation in Scotland
Designers Susan Begg and Nicola Semple, based in Scotland and Switzerland celebrate their 10th anniversary, relocating their RHS Chelsea garden and prestigious Dior Cruise ’25 at Drummond Castle.
Collaboration
Mirei: the Niwaki x Cubitts spectacles for gardeners
Niwaki has joined forces with the makers of modern spectacles, Cubitts to create a special pair of spectacles designed for the horticultural enthusiast.
Media
2024 Garden Media Guild Awards open for entry
The 2024 Garden Media Guild Awards are now open, with a later closing date for registrations until August 29th.
Gardens
Over 200 volunteers assisted in the rehoming of the 2024 RHS Chelsea Pulp Friction garden
People’s Choice winner, the 2024 RHS Chelsea Pulp Friction Growing Skills garden, which celebrated the Pulp Friction community has been relocated to its final destination in Nottingham.
Collaboration
Oxenwood and Hortus Loci partnership
Premium furniture brand, Oxenwood has a new outdoor showroom area at the renowned nursery, Hortus Loci in Hampshire.
Business
Challenging weather dampened garden centre sales
UK’s wettest spring since 1986 impacts garden centre sales, but non-gardening categories perform well
Charity
Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race 2024
Sunday, the 23rd of June six teams from across the garden retail sector will be racing dragon boats to raise funds for Greenfingers.
Regulation
New HTA committee & working group to expand member engagement
The Horticultural Trades Association announces the formation of a new committee and working group to enhance member engagement on important challenges and create new opportunities.
Business
Dutch lorry drivers call for immediate action on problematic UK border control posts
Dutch logistics companies and their drivers complain of long waiting times, scant facilities at border posts and damage to goods.
Business
Continued rise in demand for peat-free substrate
Bulrush Horticulture, one of the UK’s largest producers of substrates for the professional market, is upscaling capacity to meet the increasing demand for peat-free substrates.
Environment
Restore Nature Now march
Over 300 organisations will be attending the Restore Nature Now march, which takes place in Central London from 12 noon until 1pm on Saturday the 22nd of June.
Regulation
HTA reviews political manifestos to assess opportunities for horticulture
The Horticultural Trades Association has reflected on the political party manifestos released this week, focusing on key themes relevant to environmental horticulture.
