Job
Horatio’s Garden: Garden Administrator Northern Ireland
The charity is seeking a part-time administrator to support the Head Gardener at Horatio’s Garden Northern Ireland, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast.
Marketing
Seedball ‘scatter a rainbow’ of wildflowers campaign
In celebration of Pride month this June, Seedball is encouraging people to ‘scatter a rainbow’ to bring beauty, colour through pretty wildflowers.
Media
Peter Donegan to appear on Room to Improve
Landscape Architect Peter Donegan MSGD to return to television screens alongside landscape contractors Maylim on a double episode of Ireland‘s popular tv show Room to Improve, hosted by architect Dermot Bannon.
Business
B&Q commits to selling only peat-free plants by 2026
The DIY and home improvement retailing company, B&Q have sold only 100% peat-free bagged compost since 2023, but have elevated their commitment to also selling only peat-free plants by 2026.
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Events
Jean-Marie Toulgouat Exhibition Garden Museum
This spring the Garden Museum will present “Gardening Giverny” paintings of Claude Monet’s garden at Giverny by Jean-Marie Toulgouat, Monet’s great-grandson.
Events
The Duchess of Edinburgh to open 2024 Royal Windsor Flower Show
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Edinburgh will be opening the 117th Royal Windsor Flower Show, which takes place this Saturday 8 June 2024 in Windsor Great Park.
Regulation
Unlimited penalties for polluters
Companies who pollute the environment can be hit with unlimited financial penalties from the Environment Agency.
Awards
Award winners BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Frances Tophill presented awards to designers, landscaping teams & horticulture students for their 2024 BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair show gardens.
Job
Knepp: Safaris Manager
Knepp, the rewilding pioneers are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to manage their ecosafaris.
Health
Health benefits of winter garden visits
Research conducted by the National Garden Scheme confirms health benefits of visiting a garden in the dark days of winter.
Events
Inaugural Winter Flowers Week
The Garden Museum will host the first Winter Flowers Week, a celebration of seasonal flowers and foliage through immersive festive installations.
People
Arabella Lennox-Boyd awarded SGD Fellowship
The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has announced that Arabella Lennox-Boyd has been awarded a Fellowship in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the profession.
Education
Horticulture classroom at Folkestone Academy
Newly built horticulture classroom stands promotes environmental awareness among school students and wider community.
Education
RHS school competition to create mini ‘No Adults Allowed’ garden
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has launched a nationwide competition aimed at UK primary schools, in celebration of the 2024 RHS Chelsea ‘No Adults Allowed Garden’.
Awards
Winner 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year: Jonathan Zerr
Earlier this week, Jonathan Zerr was announced as the winner of the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year competition.