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Sneaky peek: A Flower Garden for Pollinators by Rachel de Thame
Botanical artist and illustrator, Lauren Lusk provides glimpse into the illustrations of the anticipated new book written by her mother, Rachel de Thame.
Charity
David Austin Roses donates £10,000 to Grow to Know
The donation by renowned rose breeders is for the West London-based community of guerrilla gardeners, Grow to Know founded in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
Awards
Rosie Atkins, Charles Dowding, Chris Lane & Neil Lucas amongst those celebrated at the RHS People Awards
RHS People Award winners were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to horticulture and gardening at the awards ceremony in the Lindley Hall, London.
Health
Tree equity map reveals disparity in tree cover
A new online map shows that less affluent areas in the UK have fewer trees and miss out on essential health benefits, like cleaner air.
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Wildlife
National Trust 2023 Weather & Wildlife Review
Review of the unpredictable weather patterns in 2023 and their impact on nature and wildlife.
Charity
Katie Tait appointed as Horatio’s Garden CEO
The spinal injury charity Horatio’s Garden has announced that Katie Tait will be joining in April 2024 as their first CEO.
Wildlife
Breeding pair of White-tailed eagles confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group and RSPB have confirmed that a pair of White-tailed eagles have bred in Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland for the first time in 150 years.
Charity
Special plant sale: 2024 RHS Chelsea National Garden Scheme garden
Plants from the gold medal award winning National Garden Scheme garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will go on sale on Saturday 1st of June.
Shows
RHS Urban Show speaker line-up announced
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have announced the speakers featuring at the new RHS Urban Show.
Events
2024 Garden Press Event speakers announced
The speaker line-up for the Collaboration and Innovation Zone at the Garden Press Event which will be held on the 20th of February at the Business Design Centre in London.
Natural Capital
The Statutory Biodiversity Metric
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) publishes the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric calculation tool.
Charity
British Garden Centres raises over £15,000 for Garden Re-Leaf Day
In support of Garden Re-Leaf Day, the annual event that raises funds for Greenfingers Charity, British Garden Centres managed to raise over £15,000.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
UBS sponsors ‘A day on the nursery’ exhibit at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Partnering with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), UBS will sponsor an exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show, providing funding for four nurseries to exhibit.
Job
Chelsea Physic Garden: Chair
The Board of Trustees of the Chelsea Physic Garden are seeking a dynamic new Chair, to provide strategic guidance and inspire Chelsea Physic Garden.
Book Release
National Garden Scheme Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2025
Inspire a year of garden visiting with the National Garden Scheme’s Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2025 – the essential guide to over 3,500 gardens opening for the scheme.
Book Release
Hello Tiny World
New book by Ben Newell about the tiny magical worlds of terrariums, showing how to create a universe of your own.
Design
What You Can See Garden: Royal Windsor Flower Show
Designed by Alan Williams, the What You Can See Garden signifies the idea of everything coming full circle and the harmony it brings.
Plants
Invasive Alien Species major threat states IPBES
From the estimated 37,000 introduced alien species to regions and biomes around the world, 3,500 pose major global threats to nature, economy, food security and human health.
Environment
RHS publishes list of peat-free nurseries
As part of their sustainability strategy and commitment to helping the horticultural industry transition to peat-free, the RHS has published list of peat-free UK nurseries.
People
New Year’s Honours List
Horticulture (and closely related) industry representations amongst those honoured in the New Year’s Honours List 2024.