Environment
Petition to save Darwin’s Oak delivered to Downing Street
Campaigners working to save the 550-year-old tree delivered their petition to Downing Street this week.
Exhibitions
Winter Flowers Week 2024
The Garden Museum’s floral exhibition is returning this December for a celebration of seasonal flowers and foliage through immersive festive installations.
Business
New report on the importance of horticulture automation
Unveiled at today’s FutureGrow Expo, the Horticultural Trades Association launch key report on horticulture mechanisation and automation
Plants
Collections of oriental poppies and Colocasia accredited by Plant Heritage
Plants previously listed as ‘Missing Collections’ are now accredited by Plant Heritage with National Plant Collection status
Charity
Winners of the Blue Diamond Community Garden Competition
Through the Community Garden Competition, the Blue Diamond Group of Garden Centres offered financial support to five community garden projects in the UK
Media
New kid on the block: Scribehound Gardening
The subscription network, Scribehound is set to launch a new Gardening channel in November.
People
Toast Magazine features Sue Stuart-Smith
Featured alongside her son and architect, Ben Stuart-Smith, the author, Sue Stuart-Smith stars in the clothing brand’s magazine in a new article series on ‘Slow Mornings’.
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.
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.
People
Thomas Hoblyn bestowed SGD fellowship
Landscape designer, Thomas Hoblyn has been made a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.
Media
Niwaki launches annual ‘Field Report’ magazine
The Japanese lifestyle brand launch a new annual publication featuring horticultural explorations from around the world.
Regulation
HTA engagement Political Party Conferences
The final day of the Conservative Party conference marked the close of the Horticultural Trades Association’s active participation in this year’s political party conference season.
People
Sheila Das appointed as the National Trust’s Head of Gardens and Parks
The National Trust has appointed RHS Wisley’s garden manager, Sheila Das as the charity’s Head of Gardens and Parks.
Events
UK Fungus Day 2024
UK Fungus Day brings together fungus experts, enthusiasts and beginners to explore and enjoy the wonders of the Fungal Kingdom
Business
The 2024 UK Garden Centre Market
Ongoing operational pressure will lead to further garden centre market consolidation, says Savills.
Plants
Rare Sorbus torminalis protected for the future
In aid of biodiversity, the rare Sorbus torminalis, aka, the ‘sweets and beer’ tree is being cultivated to ensure future plant populations.
HTA
HTA hosts Defra & APHA officials for a member town hall
The Horticultural Trades Association live-streamed a Town Hall to members, with Defra and APHA representatives at a regional event hosted by Joseph Rochford Gardens, Hertford.
Business
Strong August trading, reports the GCA
The Garden Centre Association’s August Barometer of Trade figures reveal strong sales results for the month.
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.
Marketing
Kent & Stowe new website
Westland Horticulture brand, Kent & Stowe introduce the launch of their new business-to-consumer website.