Charity
Raising funds for Greenfingers through Challenge for Change
Newly launched, the Challenge for Change initiative, invites individuals, groups, and businesses across the UK to take on personal challenges in aid of a charity of their choice.
Awards
Richard Jackson awarded an MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The Founder President of Greenfingers Charity, Richard Jackson has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding charitable work.
Plants
Dahlia Gardinetta® Velvet Crush named Best New Plant at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Grown by Ball Horticulture and Allensmore Nurseriers, Dahlia Gardinetta® Velvet Crush wins the Peter Seabrook Award for Best New Plant at BBC Gardeners’ World Live.
Media
RHS Garden Hyde Hall to host BBC Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time Summer Garden Party 2025
BBC Radio 4’s annual Gardeners’ Question Time Summer Garden Party will be hosted at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex for 2025.
Gardens
New National Centre of Music Gardens awarded £2.85m by Julia Rausing Trust
The Royal High School Preservation Trust is continuing its fundraising efforts with a £2.85m award from The Julia Rausing Trust towards the East Gardens, designed by Tom Stuart Smith.
Health
Horticulture unites to push for removal of VAT on sunscreen
A coalition of horticulture and landscape industry organisations submit a joint letter to the Government, calling for the removal of VAT on SPF 30+ sunscreen.
Careers
HTA invites applications for Non-Executive Board roles
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is inviting applications for Non-Executive Directors to join the Board and help shape the future of the UK’s £38 billion environmental horticulture sector.
Economy
Budget blamed for labour market decline
HMRC figures show that the higher employer national insurance costs caused the loss of more than 250,000 jobs since the Autumn budget.
Plants
Frank P Matthews launches new ‘Apple Rainbow’
Set to be unveiled at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, Frank P Matthews launch an unusual, new apple called ‘Apple Rainbow’.
Gardens
Europa Nostra to aid Victoria Tower Gardens impasse
London Parks and Gardens welcomes assistance from Europe’s largest civil society heritage network to resolve the Victoria Tower Gardens deadlock.
People
New appointments at RHS Gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has made several new appointments at RHS Garden Harlow Carr and RHS Garden Wisley.
Environment
Lack of ancient trees raises alarm: 2025 State of UK’s Woods and Trees Report
New Woodland Trust report states dramatic improvements to the condition and scale of UK woodlands is needed to tackle loss of native wildlife, mitigate climate change and boost wellbeing.
Economy
Consumers reduce non-essential spending
Data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) indicates that whilst food spending remains solid, non-food sales decreased in May due to lower consumer confidence.
People
Benton End appoints new Project Director and Trustee
The Garden Museum announced the appointments of Charles Spicer and Beatrice Prosser-Snelling to the team to Benton End House and Gardens.
Business
David Austin Roses embarks on partnership with Bradford Estates
Rose breeder, David Austin has expanded onto the Bradford Estates to licence irrigated land to grow flowers and commercially lease buildings for its operations.
Charity
Reviving the Benton End Walled Garden
The Garden Museum has launched an appeal to raise £125,000 to bring the walled garden at Benton End back to life.
Products
Smart spring colour planning
Using an flower design app, the University of Leeds transformed their annual spring campus display.
Awards
Recognition for horticultural professionals and students
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has rewarded exceptional contributions of horticulture professionals and students over the past year.
