Media
Mark Diacono launches writing course
Entitled ‘gatherings’, Mark Diacono is hosting a series of interviews, conversations and talks to help aspiring writers get their words in front of decision makers and readers.
People
Connie Hudson: Adam Greathead Award Trainee
Striving horticulturalist, Connie Hudson has been granted the ‘Adam Greathead Award’ by John Massey and the Ashwood Nurseries team.
Gardens
BSL Tour: The Wisley Glasshouse
John Wilson will lead the next British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the RHS Wisley Glasshouse, including the Orchid House, three climatic zones and Houseplant Takeover display.
Business
New Yorkshire Horticultural hub
Palmer Nurseries secured investment from Richard Kay and Rachel Kay, ex founders of Green-tech, and the property development company Rabbit Holdings to form a horticultural hub throughout Yorkshire.
Business
Peter Beales acquired by Bells Horticultural
Family-run, Bells Horticultural has announced the acquisition of the celebrated Peter Beales Roses business.
Awards
International Garden Photographer of the Year competition 2024
Abstract photograph by June Sharpe is the overall winner of the 2024 International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition.
Business
Seoint Nurseries embraces peat-free production
After years of trials, Seoint Nurseries Ltd. in Wales becomes one first commercial growers to embraced peat-free.
Design
Winners of the Society of Garden Designers Awards 2024
Celebrating the best in garden design, the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has announced their 2024 award winners.
Exhibitions
Damien Hirst: The Secrets
The Secrets by Damien Hirst consist of a series of eight unique prints that depict thriving, flourishing gardens based on works from his latest series, The Secret Gardens Paintings.
Business
NFU calls out to growers to share views on the supply chain
In response to Defra’s supply chain review on the horticulture sector, the NFU wants to hear from growers to help shape its response.
Regulation
HTA response to the Safeguarding the Union command paper
The government has published the details of the new 24 point plan for ‘safeguarding the union’ including legislation of Northern Ireland’s status in the UK and the replacement of the ‘green lane’ for goods in the Windsor Framework.
People
Adam Frost supports the MindSpace charity
Garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost has joined with Stamford wellbeing charity MindSpace to stage an event in support of their vital works.
Awards
Garden Centre Association 2024 Awards
Winners of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards including, the Garden Centres of Excellence were announced at their annual GCA conference.
Events
Plant Health: a glimpse behind the scenes
Exclusive trade event held at Fera’s Plant Health laboratory in York on plant health on the 14th of February 2024.
Events
RHS Peat-Free Workshops
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to host a new series of free workshops on Transitioning to Peat-Free, with the RHS team and industry experts
Gardens
Bumper 2024 National Garden Scheme season
The National Garden Scheme promises a wonderful, expanded portfolio of gardens to visit this year.
RHS
Coming Full Circle: Tom Stuart-Smith
An update on the National Garden Scheme 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden by the designer, Tom-Stuart Smith.
Charity
RHS celebrates 60 years of Britain in Bloom
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of Britain in Bloom, which over the years has continued to bring people together, forged life-long relationships and enriched lives.
Awards
Greenwood Plants wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2024
UK wholesale nursery, Greenwood Plants has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2024 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
Marketing
Hillier launches new website for commercial trees
Hillier has unveiled its new website, showcasing its vast offering of field and container grown trees.
