Awards
Winners of the 2023 Garden Media Guild Awards
The results are in…
Media
Waterstones 2023 Best Books
The British book retail chain has made their selections for the best books of the year.
Business
Gardening spend trends
Intriguing analysis by Euromonitor into gardening spend provides insights into consumer priorities and change of lifestyles.
Business
Retail Award nomination Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond joins the ranks of Boots, Tesco, Superdrug and Wickes in the Retail Week’s Award for Best Retailer over £250m.
Design
Church Barn Garden Open Day
18th century Church Barn garden in Essex, designed by Stefano Marinaz open in aid of Havens Hospices.
Business
Candide App to shut down
The friendly neighbourhood plant app developed for plant lovers will be shut down from the 7th December 2023.
People
Susan Copeland receives MBE
For her work with the National Garden Scheme, Susan Copeland was awarded an MBE in The King’s first Birthday Honours List at her investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Business
Sarah Raven acquires Taylors Clematis
With the new acquisition, the online retailer becomes one of the largest suppliers and retailers of clematis plants in the UK.
Business
Bring Horticulture out of the shadows
Detailed findings of the Horticulture Committee’s 11-month investigation in the House of Lords report
Charity
Hillingdon Hospital Rehabilitation Garden
Hillingdon Hospitals Charity is raising funds for a rehabilitation garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith.
Regulation
Steve Barclay new Defra Secretary of State
Steve Barclay has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Thérèse Coffey’s resignation.
Business
Downderry Nursery closing
Owners Dr. Simon and Dawn Charlesworth announce their retirement and the closing of the specialist lavender nursery in Kent.
Media
Amateur Gardening Magazine back on the shelves
Saved from the brink, meet the newly reinvigorated Amateur Gardening magazine on sale from the 15th of November.
Business
Deepdale joins forces with Smits Tree Nurseries
Currently in advanced talks, Smits Tree Nurseries is to take a major shareholding in Deepdale Trees to provide the market with an even stronger and more comprehensive service.
Charity
GIMA raised £20,350 for Greenfingers
The garden manufacturers trade association generously raises funds through award raffles, auctions and sports days to support the vital work of the children’s charity.
Charity
The Speaker Series
Podcast series by Project Giving Back with designers, charities and other guests on what it takes to create a successful RHS Chelsea garden and their legacy.
Environment
Kenya declares public holiday to plant trees
As part of their plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, a public holiday has been declared for a nationwide tree-planting day.
On Instagram
Dordogne magic
Instagram eye candy courtesy of @dordogneperigord of Marqueyssac’s incredible sculpted topiary.
Media
Monty Don on the Dish
The nation’s favourite gardener features on the jolly Waitrose podcast hosted by DJ Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett
Media
Rewilding the mind
Beth Chatto Gardens announced that the full 2022 Symposium is now available to watch on their YouTube channel.
