Plants
Embracing Britain’s native wildflowers
Native plants are those that have occurred naturally in a particular place without human introduction, acclimatised to UK conditions and capable of surviving without intervention.
Business
One of Scotland’s oldest of the ‘new’ native woodlands goes on sale
Conserved and nurtured for the past three decades, the 1200 hectares, native woodland rich Cashel Estate has gone on sale with an asking price of £4m.
Awards
Deadline HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2024 approaches
The Horticultural Trades Associations’ Grower of the Year awards showcase the very best in UK horticulture and recognise and celebrate best practices in sustainable production.
Research
Native vegetation does not impact insect biodiversity in small urban gardens
Research in small urban gardens in the Netherlands found that insects were just as abundant in gardens planted with exotic plants as in those filled with native plants
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Regulation
HTA launches political engagement drive and new resources for members
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is building its political engagement programme with a new push to reach out to key new ministers to showcase and engage on issues critical for members.
People
Dr. John Grimshaw appointed Editor-in-Chief of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine
The acknowledged botanist, gardener and author Dr. John Grimshaw will become the 18th editor of the Kew published, Curtis’s Botanical Magazine.
Business
National Garden Gifting Scheme is rebranding
The National Garden Gifting Scheme brand is being refreshed to remain competitive within the gift card market.
Awards
Winners Henchman Topiary Awards 2024
The winners of the inaugural Topiary Awards, organised by ladder manufacturer, Henchman were announced at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival.
Charity
Dobbies Garden Centres seeks national charity partner to mark 160 years
UK garden centre retailer, Dobbies has launched the search for its next National Charity Partner, as part of its 160th year celebrations.
Wildlife
Purple Emperor Butterflies at Knepp
The Knepp estate now hosts the UK’s largest population of the magnificent, elusive Purple Emperor butterfly.
Artisan
Stone sculpture exhibition at Falconhurst
The Falconhurst Estate will host a debut exhibition of sculpture celebrating the medium of stone, inspired by Asthall Manor’s, on form sculpture exhibition.
People
Steve Reed appointed DEFRA Secretary
Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a role he has shadowed since September 2023.
Regulation
Election 2024: Horticultural industry response
The Horticultural Trades Association responds to the result of the 2024 General Election and our new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
People
Adam Frost goes on tour
The BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and garden designer, Adam Frost, is heading out on tour.
Kit
Stihl launch new battery-powered secateurs
Premium garden tools brand, Stihl introduce the new ASA 20, battery powered secateurs capable of cutting branches with a diameter of up to 25mm.
Collaboration
Biochar brand, Carbon Gold announce partnership with Westland Horticulture
The new Carbon Gold & Westland Horticulture partnership will provide a range of biochar enriched compost products to conventional garden retailers for the first time.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
The eye-catchers of the 2024 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
There is ample inspiration to be found at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, from small planting pockets to large show gardens, specialist nursery exhibits and sustainable gardening inspiration throughout – herewith our 2024 highlights.
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Awards RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024
The awarded medals for the 2024 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival include six ‘Best in’ awards, four Gold medals, seven Silver-Gilts, and ten Silver and Bronze medals.
Environment
New maps show impact of climate change per UK constituency
New maps show climate changes by constituency, allowing constituents to see not only the changes over the years, but how they compare and future projections.
Business
Plant and flower industry call for urgent resolve on import cost hikes
Horticulture and flower industry trade bodies write open letter calling for urgent political attention to the mounting import cost rises