Business
Alitex to launch new greenhouse design at RHS Chelsea
For its 63rd, 2025 RHS Chelsea exhibit, glasshouse manufacturer will feature their new glasshouse design, set in storybook English cottage garden.
People
Anya Lautenbach becomes Royal Windsor Flower Show Ambassador
As an advocate for horticulture, crafts and culinary arts, the gardener and author, Anya Lautenbach becomes an Ambassador of the Royal Windsor Flower Show.
Charity
Dame Mary Berry champions NGS Great British Garden Party
As Dame Mary Berry celebrates her 90th birthday, the National Garden Scheme announced that she is championing the Great British Garden Party
Media
Authors owed unpaid royalties following Unbound bankruptcy
The crowdfunding publisher went into administration following financial challenges leaving many of its writers and contributors owed substantial royalties.
People
Feverfew Garden Company appoints Chloe Plumstead as Director
Feverfew Garden Company, the garden wear brand for women, has appointed Chloe Plumstead as its new Director.
Events
Dr Chris Thorogood to deliver James Bruce Memorial Lecture
Botanist and Head of Science at Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Dr Chris Thorogood will deliver The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s James Bruce Memorial Lecture.
Regulation
Boost for horticulture as tariff on bulbs suspended
The Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs have confirmed a tariff suspension on all imported bulbs, corms and rhizomes including orchids and hyacinths in flower.
Business
Back to bare roots: Perennial plants
To address the issue of plastic, the industry has introduced recycled, recyclable plant pots, wool or coir but some, such as Peter Nyssen, have switched to selling field grown, bare root perennials – we asked them for details.
Environment
Zoological Society of London leads project to restore Greater Thames Estuary habitats
The Thames, the life source of London and far beyond, will be restored, providing vital habitats for wildlife and healthier environments for people.
Regulation
Spring Statement 2025: Key points
During her Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
Business
Hillier nurseries now 100% peat-free
Hillier has announced a major milestone by transitioning all its nurseries to 100% peat-free operations.
Plants
David Austin to launch new rose at RHS Chelsea
To be revealed on Press Day at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the new David Austin rose has been over a decade in the making.
Regulation
HTA outlines actions for effective biosecurity measures and border to Parliamentary Committee
The Horticultural Trades Association gave oral evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee as part of its inquiry into border biosecurity.
Awards
Recipients of the 2025 RHS People Awards
BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson and daffodil breeder, Ron Scamp were amongst the 19 recipients honoured at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s People Awards.
Products
Stiga launches hand tools range
Garden tool manufacturer Stiga, normally associated with battery-powered equipment, launches a range of 14 hand tools.
Education
Sixteen Colegrave Seabrook Foundation scholarships granted for 2025
Supporting the development of students studying horticulture, the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation granted 16 scholarships for 2025 season.
Environment
10% reduction pesticide usage stipulated in the National Action Plan
Setting out its direction for the sustainable future of pesticide use in the UK, the government has published the National Action Plan, promising a pesticide reduction target of 10% by 2030.
Business
Huw Richards and Gardena search for Britain’s best plot
In support of the National Allotment Society, Gardena has launched the Top of the Plots competition, open for entries in May.
Events
Gardening highlights: Hay Festival 2025
The Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition, bringing together diverse voices from all worlds, including gardening, wildlife, food and nature.
Environment
WWF Prescription for Nature campaign
Approaching Earth Day in April, the World Wide Fund for Nature campaign focusses on the connection between nature and mental wellbeing, highlighting local heroes driving positive change.
