Natural Capital
Eight BNG sites covering 500 acres secured under conservation covenants
The Environment Bank and RSK Biocensus secure eight conservation covenants for the national BNG register, doubling the number of sites on the registry.
Artisan
Patrick Dougherty: The magic of sticks
With just sticks and saplings, sculpture artist, Patrick Dougherty creates the most incredible, ephemeral installations, showcasing the beauty of the natural world.
Awards
Sprint team BNG research short-listed for Vice Chancellor’s Research Engagement Award
The Sprint team established themselves as a centre of excellence for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) research and building a strong network of stakeholders.
Worth a read
Ted Green champions ancient forests
The ecologist shares his views on the conservation of irreplaceable, uniquely biodiverse living monuments for their vital genetics in the next generation of ancient trees.
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Sue Ryder Grief Kind Garden
Designed as a safe and peaceful sanctuary, the Sue Ryder Grief Garden offers a place sit within nature to share experiences of grief and quiet reflection.
Gardens
Planning permission approved for Lambeth Green
Lambeth Council approved the application for the Garden Museum’s new Lambeth Green park project, with pavilion designed by Mary Duggan Architects in walled garden by Dan Pearson.
Research
Solar farms can boost pollinator habitats & diversity
A five-year U.S. based study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that solar farms can be hotspots for wildlife if seeded with wildflowers.
Job
Landscape Architect: Dan Pearson Studio
Unique opportunity to join the award-winning Dan Pearson Studio team, whom are seeking a Landscape Architect.
Wildlife
Often misunderstood, bats are essential for the environment
Despite their maligned reputation, bats carry out important work and contribute to the health of our ecosystem.
People
Dr Olivia Chapple, founder Horatio’s Garden awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
At this week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awarded Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden, the Elizabeth Medal of Honour.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden
A show garden for RHS Chelsea to take visitors on a journey from the 1980s to today’s goal to end new HIV cases by 2030.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The RHS Chelsea Repurposed garden
Designed by Darryl Moore, the RHS Chelsea Repurposed garden will recycle and repurpose the show’s own discards dating as far back as 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Shows.
Research
Research into garden influences on health & wellbeing seek participants
Researchers are looking for people to take part in a psychological intervention to explore how spending time in the garden influences health and wellbeing
Gardens
Mayfield Park historical botanical prints exhibition
Running alongside the RHS Urban Show, Mayfield Park hosts an exhibition charting its history from 18th century industrial site, to its current transformation as a world-class park.
Charity
NGS & Macmillan: 40th anniversary of a very special partnership
As part of Gardens and Health Week, the National Garden Scheme is celebrating a unique, 40-year charitable partnership with one of the most significant beneficiaries, Macmillan Cancer Support.
People
Nicholsons appoint Dai Lewis as new Board Member
The Landscaping Company’s principal Woodland Director since April 2013, Dai Lewis has been appointed to the Board as Associate Director of Forestry.
Book Release
The Book of Wilding: A Practical Guide to Rewilding, Big and Small
The enormity of climate change and biodiversity loss can leave us feeling overwhelmed. How can an individual ever make a difference?
Worth a read
Golf courses can help boost bees and butterflies
Golf courses across Sussex are trialling a rewilding initiative to help protect rare chalk grassland and encourage the growth of wildflowers.
Worth a listen
‘The Garden Design Confessional’ podcast series hosted by Darren Hawkes for Maggie’s
New ‘Garden Design Confessional’ podcast series, hosted by the award-winning landscape designer Darren Hawkes, featuring fellow Maggie’s garden designers.
Business
The OWO by Raffles
Marcus Barnett Studio designed the gardens, terraces and courtyards at the iconic OWO – old war office, the latest Raffles hotel in London.