Business

Worth a read

‘Tis the season of the leaf-peepers

Capturing the glory that is autumn is admirable, yet when armed with phones, torrents of leaf-peeping “influencers” can ruin the seasonal spectacle.

Cheddar Gorge Cliff road

On Instagram

The magic of the B3135

Granted the Stelvio Pass is impressive and a Clarkson favourite, but the Cliff Road through Cheddar Gorge is breathtaking.

Man strimming

Charity

Perennial’s perception survey

Short survey designed to help the horticultural charity understand how they’re perceived in the community.

Jinny Blom's podcast series

Worth a listen

What Makes A Garden podcast series

New series featuring landscape gardener and writer Jinny Blom with guests including Skye Gyngell, Brian Eno, Tim Walker and Maria Balshaw.

Houseplants

Business

RHS Bluewater shop open

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has opened its first standalone shop at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent.

Eden project glasshouse

Marketing

Eden Project unveils new branding

The first rebrand in Eden’s history, aims to reinforce its position as a leading voice in the environmental movement.

Urban view of Sheffield with trees

Worth a read

The value of our natural capital

Comprehensive new report on the economic, environmental and social value of plants based on extensive consumer behaviour research.

Plants at a nursery

Business

Horticulture matters

Horticultural Trades Association Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, calls on politicians for supportive measures for the sector that will deliver net-zero.

Hermes fashion show Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024

Business

Garden design on Paris catwalk

Delicate meadow runway designed by Luciano Giubbilei for the Hermès Spring/Summer 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week.

Garden Raffles at OWO London

Business

The OWO by Raffles

Marcus Barnett Studio designed the gardens, terraces and courtyards at the iconic OWO – old war office, the latest Raffles hotel in London.

Security guard in a shop

Business

Retail crime crisis

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has joined forces with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and other major retailers to call for action on the escalating crisis of retail crime.