Regulation
Urban Green Spaces inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) have launched an inquiry will focus on the ecological, environmental and human benefits of green space.
Charity
The Serge Hill Project
Impressive new educational resource centre, with extensive Plant Library to teach schools, charities and voluntary groups about gardening, creativity and health.
People
Jamie Butterfield debut on Gardeners’ World
Joined by Rachel de Thame, Adam Frost and Frances Tophill, the new presenter explored the gardens at Scampston Hall.
Worth a read
UK faces tree shortage
In her column Digging Deeper, Sally Nex warns gardeners of years of tree shortages due to soaring demand.
Worth a read
Cement free industry?
The cement industry produces 8% of the world’s CO2 pollution, an alarming 4 billion tonnes every single year.
Worth a read
Gardens on the London Underground
Transport for London (TfL) staff create pocket gardens in unused parts of London tube stations for their annual In Bloom competition.
Charity
Kudos to Philippa Burough
Many open their gardens to raise funds for charitable organisations such as the NGS, few however manage to haul in a staggering £25,000 – every year.
On Instagram
Arboreal eye candy
Clive Nichols has been set loose in the New Wood tree nursery in the rolling hills of South Hams in Devon.
Business
Drive through urban farms
Innovative entry Dutch Streetlife Design Competition 2023, an experimental proposal to resolve the issue of defunct petrol stations after the electric transition in 2035.
Worth watching
Chelsea Designers on creating sustainable legacy
Once upon a time, show gardens ended up in the skip but today’s no-waste show gardens must have an afterlife to benefit people & environment.
Charity
Project Giving Back extends garden support
The grant-making scheme allowing charities to apply for a RHS Chelsea Show garden has extended their commitment target to supporting 60 gardens.
Environment
HTA and RHS support growers transition to peat-free
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) launched the first of a planned series of peat-free workshops.
Business
Joint venture Haymarket Media Group Green Solutions and Garden Connect
Haymarket Media Group and Green Solutions Software GmbH have acquired Amsterdam-based Garden Connect.
Business
Petersham Nurseries at loggerheads with Richmond council
One of the country’s swankiest nurseries has been found to have breached conditions relating to its operating hours and area by the council.
Business
Ambitious STIHL growth plans despite challenging year
Despite declining business performance, the company confidently looks to the future with determined growth and investment plans, especially in batteries.
Environment
UK falling behind EU pesticide standards
The UK has failed to ban 36 pesticides that are not allowed for use in the EU, despite government promises to maintain standards after Brexit
Charity
Garden day for Maggie’s Oxford
The garden at Headington House in Oxford, is opening for a special lunch in aid of Maggie’s Oxford.
Media
Farewell Amateur Gardening
Amateur Gardening, the UK’s oldest weekly gardening magazine is to close, with its final issues to be published in October.
Good stuff
Kinetic greenhouse
The Woolbeding Glasshouse, designed by Heatherwick Studio can open to allow for sunshine, or stay closed to provide necessary plant protection and shelter.
Charity
NGS early spring open garden 2024 season
Over 100 gardens open their gates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of new garden visiting season.
