Business
Rachael Austin to design SGLD stand for RHS Chelsea
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 with an immersive trade stand designed by the garden designer, Rachael Austin MSGLD.
Business
Knepp Wilding Kitchen welcomes new Head Chef
Former Petersham Nurseries Head Chef, Alex Dome appointed as the new Head Chef at the Knepp Estate’s Wilding Kitchen restaurant.
Media
Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh is live
The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ has now launched, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.
Business
Furniture maker Angus Ross featured on BBC Countryfile
2023 RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year finalist, furniture maker Angus Ross will be featured on BBC Countryfile this weekend.
Business
New showroom and warehouse for Gardena & Flymo
The Husqvarna Group, home to Gardena and Flymo, has launched a showroom in the North of England’s largest and most sustainable logistics facility.
People
Thomas Pearson becomes Trustee for Herefordshire Growing Point
Founder of garden pottery business becomes a Trustee for the Herefordshire charity that helps people living with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the benefits of gardening.
Plants
Help in the search for lost peonies
The historic Kelway’s peony collection has been awarded National Collection status, but the search for lost varieties continues.
Regulation
BNG could unlock support for developments
Survey by biodiversity tech start-up, Joe’s Blooms suggests that Biodiversity Net Gain rules could be key to unlocking NIMBY support for housebuilding.
Awards
Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2025
For 2025, eight gardens are competing to be named Garden of the Year in the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Awards.
People
The King honours Alan Titchmarsh at Windsor Castle
During the Investiture at Windsor Castle yesterday, King Charles III presented Alan Titchmarsh with his CBE.
Media
Hort Shorts: Industry peat-free transition success stories
The Peat-free Partnership debuts its new Hort Shorts series, showcasing peat-free success stories from within the industry.
Business
Meet the Hillier buying team at GIMA Buyer Connect
GIMA has confirmed that Hillier will be the featured retailer at their next Buyer Connect event, taking place on the 17th of June 2025.
Business
Alitex to launch new greenhouse design at RHS Chelsea
For its 63rd, 2025 RHS Chelsea exhibit, glasshouse manufacturer will feature their new glasshouse design, set in storybook English cottage garden.
Charity
Dame Mary Berry champions NGS Great British Garden Party
As Dame Mary Berry celebrates her 90th birthday, the National Garden Scheme announced that she is championing the Great British Garden Party
Media
Authors owed unpaid royalties following Unbound bankruptcy
The crowdfunding publisher went into administration following financial challenges leaving many of its writers and contributors owed substantial royalties.
People
Feverfew Garden Company appoints Chloe Plumstead as Director
Feverfew Garden Company, the garden wear brand for women, has appointed Chloe Plumstead as its new Director.
Regulation
Boost for horticulture as tariff on bulbs suspended
The Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs have confirmed a tariff suspension on all imported bulbs, corms and rhizomes including orchids and hyacinths in flower.
Business
Back to bare roots: Perennial plants
To address the issue of plastic, the industry has introduced recycled, recyclable plant pots, wool or coir but some, such as Peter Nyssen, have switched to selling field grown, bare root perennials – we asked them for details.
Regulation
Spring Statement 2025: Key points
During her Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
Business
Hillier nurseries now 100% peat-free
Hillier has announced a major milestone by transitioning all its nurseries to 100% peat-free operations.
