Bumblebee flying to different flowers

Wildlife

2024: The worst year for bumblebees recorded

The 2025 BeeWalk Annual Report revealed that 2024 was the worst year for bumblebees since records began, with numbers declining by 22.5% compared to the 2010-2023 average.

Houseplants

Worth a listen

Houseplants on Hort-Talk

Comprehensive podcast about the houseplant market, customer base, drivers & benefits, featuring Jonathan Miller from Hortihouse, Alex and Mike Opperman from Opperman Plants, and Dr. Tijana Blanusa from RHS & Reading University.

Mayfield Park Manchester

Awards

Mayfield Park wins coveted Green Flag Award

The Green Flag Award has been granted to Mayfield Park in Manchester with the judges declaring that they had ‘never seen such an outstanding urban park in 20+ years of judging’.

Celtic Manor Resort

Awards

New date for the GIMA Awards

The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) representing garden manufacturers and suppliers has confirmed November the 7th 2024 for its annual awards ceremony.

Floral artist installations by Bex Partridge

On Instagram

A must follow @botanical_tales

Dried flower artist & nature loving creator of sustainable ethereal floral installations and art.