Business
National Garden Scheme’s brand licensing opportunities
To mark their centenary in 2027, the National Garden Scheme is looking to engage in brand licensing partnerships with companies that share its commitment to quality and heritage.
Plants
Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year Competition
Launching in February, Plant Heritage’s annual search for rare and unusual plants returns, with the winner announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025
Business
Eden Project to cut 80 jobs
The environmental educational charity and social enterprise has confirmed it will be cutting up to 80 roles due to rising costs and declining visits.
Product Launch
Next generation of Air-Pot®
The British-made Air-Pot® system has launched a new generation of containers designed to further enhance plant growth through greater root health improvements
Media
Alan Titchmarsh to launch YouTube channel
The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ will be launching in April 2025, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.
Business
HTA launches Plant Retail Success Initiative
To boost garden sales and strengthen the supply chain, the Horticultural Trades Association have launched the Plant Retail Success Initiative to assist garden centre sales.
Charity
Garden Re-Leaf South-West Sponsored Walk
In support of Greenfingers, the Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is expanding with a third route.
Exhibitions
Night Gardens by Mary Mattingly
A solo exhibition by Mary Mattingly, featuring an exquisite series of ‘Night Gardens’ is currently on view at the Robert Mann Galleries, in New York, US.
Media
Sandi Toksvig fronts series on ancient UK woods
In fulfilment of her lifelong dream, Sandi Toksvig is restoring and protecting a patch of woodland in a three-part tv series.
Awards
2025 GCA recognised Best Garden Centres
Awarded at the annual Garden Centre Association conference, garden centres from across the UK were recognised for this year’s awards.
Media
Dan Pearson’s Dig Delve magazine to move to subscription model
Online magazine, the Dig Delve, focussed on the writing of landscape designer Dan Pearson, with photography and editorial by Huw Morgan, is moving to a subscription model.
Environment
Second reading of peat bill delayed
MP Sarah Dyke’s second reading of the bill aiming for the prohibition of the sale of peat is delayed until the 4th of July.
Exhibitions
Review: ‘SOIL – The World At Our Feet’
Opening this week, ‘SOIL’ celebrates and explores the magic of soil, interpreted through a diverse range of voices of artists, scientists, gardeners and activists.
People
An audience with Monty Don
In support of the St. Michael’s Hospice, gardener and broadcaster Monty Don, will be sharing his career highlights, current projects and inspirations behind passion for gardening.
Wildlife
Emergency use of neonicotinoid pesticide outlawed
Pesticide emergency authorisation for Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide, will not be granted in England in 2025 to protect butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
People
Fiona Bruce becomes National Garden Scheme Ambassador
Journalist and presenter, Fiona Bruce will be joining the National Garden Scheme as an Ambassador in 2025.
Regulation
The benefits from Brexit have yet to be seen, says the HTA
Four years after the full impacts of Brexit checks, businesses in our sector are still grappling with soaring costs, significant delays, stock damage, and excessive bureaucracy.
Business
Dull December closes challenging year for garden centres
December 2024 HTA Market Update showed 1% decline in garden centre sales compared to December 2023, though with a modest 2% in 2024 from 2023 full-year results.
Health
Gardening is nature’s gym
The Horticultural Trades Association says gardening could be one of nature’s best workouts to improve physical health
Gardens
Scottish gardens open for visitors in 2025
Over 400 gardens, including cinematic landscapes, kitchen gardens, urban gems and special green spaces will be opening in 2025 for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
