Plants
David Austin Roses Launches Bring Me Sunshine® as Climbing English Rose
Named after the Morecambe & Wise Song, David Austin Roses launches Bring Me Sunshine® (Ausernie) as a climbing rose, for the 2025 season.
Plants
Knoll Gardens launch Miscanthus Sunset
Adorned with autumnal, sunset hues, the ornamental grass specialist Knoll Gardens launches their new Miscanthus called ‘Sunset’.
People
Meet Neil Frame and his fern….
Asthall Manor gardener and long time fern aficionado, Neil Frame has made botanical history by his discovery of a special Polypodium cambricum, aptly named, ‘Neil Frame’…
Gardens
Plans submitted for Birmingham Botanical Gardens renovation project
Architecture practice Howells has submitted proposals for the restoration of the Grade II* listed Birmingham Botanical Gardens, home to more than 10,000 botanic species.
Events
RHS Glow for the festive season
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be celebrating the festive season with RHS Glow, festively illuminating its five iconic gardens.
Regulation
HTA calls for urgent resolve of plant consignments held at Sevington Border Control
In response to multiple plant consignments held at Sevington BCP, the HTA has released a statement as they continue to help those affected and engage directly with Defra and APHA.
Wildlife
Alarm bells ring as the Big Butterfly Count 2024 reveals lowest numbers on record
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of the 2024 Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers.
Business
Improved weather encourages 8% garden centre sales uplift
The latest Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Market Update for September 2024 reveals garden centre sales were +8% (vs. Aug 23), and garden category sales were +7% (vs. Aug 23).
Media
‘Gardens of the World’ tv series hosted by Paul Hervey-Brookes
New television series ‘Gardens of the World’, hosted by garden designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes explores some of the most beautiful and culturally significant gardens across the globe.
Worth a read
Ukraine’s Botanical Gardens at risk
Times are very difficult for Ukraine’s Botanical Gardens, where in addition to the atrocious conditions of war, the gardens are at the mercy of the country’s destroyed energy infrastructure.
Regulation
Estimated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees revealed
Defra has published the indicative basic fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is due to be implemented for packaging in 2025.
People
Kersten Catella new Sales & Marketing Director Wyevale Nurseries
Horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director.
People
Mary Berry joins 40th anniversary celebrations of the Macmillan & NGS partnership
Dame Mary Berry, President of the National Garden Scheme, joined Macmillan nurses to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s charity partnership with the National Garden Scheme.
Environment
Scientists cite threat of escalating methane
The powerful greenhouse gas, Methane is rising at the fastest rate in recorded history, despite official pledges from 150 countries to reduce emissions by 30% by the end of this decade.
Exhibitions
Gardens for Good Causes exhibition
A showcase of the fifteen gardens, supported by Project Giving Back at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Awards
Grass Roots Oldham wins RHS & BBC The One Show’s Growing Together Award
Greater Manchester’s Grass Roots Oldham, has won the RHS and BBC The One Show’s Growing Together Award 2024 for Community Gardening which celebrates the transformative impact of growing together.
Gardens
Horatio’s Garden Stoke Mandeville Open Day
In support of the National Garden Scheme, Horatio’s Garden Stoke Mandeville, the private restorative garden sanctuary will be open on Saturday 28th of September.
Business
Extreme rains impact tulip supplies
Dutch flower bulb trade association, Royal Anthos warns of a 2025 shortage of tulip bulbs, with subsequent price increases on account of extreme, heavy rains.
Product Launch
Seedball Herb Tubes
Wildflower specialist company, Seedball, has unveiled their latest range, the Herb Tubes for Autumn 2024.
Media
Sarah Raven launches new floristry podcast mini-series
Gardener, author, and podcaster, Sarah Raven has launched a new podcast mini-series: ‘Be your own florist: Pick and arrange your own garden flowers’.