Simon Burvill Running Paris Marathon in support of Horatio's Garden

Local Heroes

Barefoot running for Horatio’s Garden

Founder and Chief Executive of Gaze Burvill, Simon Burvill, will be running the Paris Marathon, ‘bare foot’ to raise funds for Horatio’s Garden.

The Eden Project

Business

Eden Project to cut 80 jobs

The environmental educational charity and social enterprise has confirmed it will be cutting up to 80 roles due to rising costs and declining visits.

Alan Titchmarsh

Media

Alan Titchmarsh to launch YouTube channel

The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ will be launching in April 2025, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.

Garden Centre display

Business

HTA launches Plant Retail Success Initiative

To boost garden sales and strengthen the supply chain, the Horticultural Trades Association have launched the Plant Retail Success Initiative to assist garden centre sales.

Perrywood garden centre Tiptree

Awards

2025 GCA recognised Best Garden Centres

Awarded at the annual Garden Centre Association conference, garden centres from across the UK were recognised for this year’s awards.

Peat bog

Environment

Second reading of peat bill delayed

MP Sarah Dyke’s second reading of the bill aiming for the prohibition of the sale of peat is delayed until the 4th of July.

Monty Don at Hampton Court Flower Show

People

An audience with Monty Don

In support of the St. Michael’s Hospice, gardener and broadcaster Monty Don, will be sharing his career highlights, current projects and inspirations behind passion for gardening.

Man gardening

Health

Gardening is nature’s gym

The Horticultural Trades Association says gardening could be one of nature’s best workouts to improve physical health

Carolside garden for the Scottish Open Gardens taken by Rose Foyle

Gardens

Scottish gardens open for visitors in 2025

Over 400 gardens, including cinematic landscapes, kitchen gardens, urban gems and special green spaces will be opening in 2025 for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

Dobbies Stratford Upon Avon

Business

Acquisitions of Dobbies locations

Following the Dobbies Restructuring Plan, which included the closing of 17 stores, British Garden Centres and Stratford Garden Centre have announced location acquisitions.