Economy
Inflation risen to highest rate in more than a year
A rise in the cost of household bills and higher business costs has pushed UK inflation from 2.6% in March to 3.5% in April, according to official data.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Rundown of the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Medals
The RHS have awarded their full range of medals for this year’s RHS Chelsea gardens, with Kazyuki Ishihara’s Cha No Niwa garden, crowned Best in Show for 2025
Regulation
UK and EU have agreed new trade deal
The Prime Minister confirmed a new agreement with the European Union promises improved alignment on sanitary and phytosanitary, including plants.
Awards
Winners 2025 RHS Chelsea Sustainable Excellence Awards
Exclusively open to show exhibitors, the RHS Sustainable Excellence Awards are awarded for sustainability and ethical commerce within the horticultural industry.
Business
National Children’s Gardening Week
Aiming to inspire the next generation of gardeners, garden centres and nurseries are preparing for National Children’s Gardening Week.
Regulation
HTA calls for UK-EU leaders to negotiate an SPS agreement ahead of key summit
Timed ahead of the London Summit and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the HTA highlights the crucial opportunity to ease trade burdens.
Business
Nicholsons awarded ISO 9001 certification
Oxfordshire based, landscape company, Nicholsons has been awarded the internationally recognised, ISO 9001 certification
Events
Leigh Johnstone hosts fundraising event in support of Andover Mind
To raise funds for the Andover Mind Wellbeing Garden, Leigh Johnstone is hosting his inaugural Garden Gathering at the Longstock Park Nursery on the Leckford Estate.
Business
Hillier announces new partnership with The King’s Foundation
Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres has announced its new partnership with The King’s Foundation, the charity dedicated to building sustainable communities and transforming lives.
Awards
Sarah Simpson wins 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year
The winner of 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year is Sarah Simpson, horticulture technician at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture.
Media
Honest Communications nominated for CIPR 2025 Excellence Award
Public Relations Agency, Honest Communications is shortlisted for the ‘Specialist PR Consultancy of the Year Award’ in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ 41st Excellence Awards.
Gardens
Battersea Roof Gardens open for London Open Gardens 2025
London’s largest residential roof gardens at the iconic Battersea Power Station will be opening to a lucky 800 visitors for the London Open Gardens weekend.
Charity
Panel discussion: How to design a garden to suit you
Hosted by Horatio’s Garden, Rachel de Thame chairs panel discussion featuring Joe Swift, Polly Wilkinson and James Alexander-Sinclair on how to design the garden of dreams.
Business
Warm weather prompts robust sales growth for garden centres
The exceptionally warm weather has led to a significant increase in garden centre activity, resulting in a 22% surge in sales, in April.
Awards
Sussex garden wins RHS and BBC’s The One Show Pocket Garden Makeover Prize
The Royal Horticultural Society and BBC One’s The One Show reveal that Lisa Joseph, owner of a seaside Sussex garden is the winner of the 2025 Pocket Garden Makeover Prize.
Products
ODD extends range to include parasols
Known for their fully upholstered swinging ‘Old Rocker’ sofa, ODD have now launched a range of parasols.
Marketing
Husqvarna signs DP World Tour partnership
Manufacturer of outdoor power products and robotic mowers, Husqvarna has signed a partnership with the DP World Tour, Golf’s Global Tour.
Charity
Alan Titchmarsh becomes President of the National Garden Scheme
After ten years, Dame Mary Berry is stepping down as the President of the National Garden Scheme, handing the baton to Alan Titchmarsh.
Charity
Dr. Richard Claxton appointed as new Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme has announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive, Dr Richard Claxton, founder of the Gardening4health charity.
People
Bunny Guinness to design Horatio’s Garden 2025 RHS Chelsea Stand
Charity partner of Country Living Magazine, Horatio’s Garden returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a floral meadow inspired stand, designed by the landscape architect, Bunny Guinness.
