Books
Books in Bloom: Firsts Rare Book Fair
With a horticulture theme for 2025, Firsts international rare book fair, returns to the Saatchi Gallery in London’s Chelsea bringing a wide range of rare books, manuscripts, maps and prints.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
A first for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Succulent Karoo garden
Showcasing the resilience of the indigenous succulents, the Newt and its sister estate, Babylonstoren bring South Africa’s Karoo to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Awards
Finalists of the 2025 RHS Chelsea Sustainable Excellence Awards
The RHS Sustainable Excellence Awards are awarded for sustainability and ethical commerce within the horticultural industry.
Events
Westland sponsors new talent at Bord Bia Bloom
Westland Horticulture has announced the continuation of their sponsorship of the Cultivating Talent show garden at the 2025 Bord Bia Bloom in Dublin.
Regulation
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Friend, foe or don’t we know?
AI is the future, yet its reliance on the human-created data produced by the creative industries produce, raises questions about proper controls for fair usage. We asked, Laura Newbold, CEO of ACID to explain.
Laura Newbold Breen
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Frank P Matthews to debut at 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing Malus
Demonstrating the beauty of blossom, Frank P Matthews Trees, will be exhibiting for the first time at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Business
Westland Horticulture acquires Bulldog Products
The company behind Jack’s Magic, Big Tom, Boost, Resolva, Peckish, Unwins and Kent & Stowe, Westland Horticulture has acquired wild bird food manufacturer, Bulldog Products.
Business
British Garden Centres acquired Northampton Garden Centre reopened
Former Dobbies location in Wootton, acquired by British Garden Centres was reopened last weekend by TV presenter, Nikki Chapman.
Gardens
2025 Ballot open for 10 Downing Street Garden
Part of the London Open Gardens scheme, the garden at 10 Downing Street will be open to the public for one day.
Exhibitions
RHS Garden Wisley: On the Hedge
RHS Garden Wisley’s Old Laboratory will host a photographic exhibition that delves into our relationship with hedges and topiary.
Business
Haskins partners with First Editions
Haskins Garden Centres has announced a partnership with US-based shrub brand First Editions to launch a new range of shrubs.
Events
2025 Line-up for British Flowers Week
In June, the Garden Museum will celebrate British Flowers Week with an exhibition of immersive floral installations, featuring six of the country’s top floral designers.
Lifestyle
Project of the Year 2026: House & Garden and Savills
In collaboration with House & Garden, real estate advisors Savills launch a search for an extraordinary house to win Project of the Year 2026.
Shows
Preview: RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025
Before its inaugural move to historic Badminton Estate, the 2025 Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is promising a line up of wondrous gardens.
Plants
Hillier new plant introductions for 2025
Hillier Nurseries introduces three new plant varieties this spring, selected for their beauty, fragrance, and climate resilience.
Events
Green Island Gardens to host Plant Fairs Roadshow
Voted 2024 RHS Partner Garden of the Year, the Green Island Gardens in Colchester are set to host their first Plant Fairs Roadshow in May.
Business
Nicholsons expands retail offering
Nicholsons have expanded their retail business, offering sustainably sourced plants, enhanced hospitality, seasonal fairs and events, with strong focus on ecology and sustainability.
Events
Speakers announced for the Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival
Respected voices in horticulture have joined the line-up for the inaugural Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival.
Products
Gardena launch Dual Hose Box with one-handed removal and free connection hose
The watering and hand tools brand, Gardena has launched the Dual Hose Box, which can be removed from the wall with just one hand.
Shows
Eden Project gardening talent shines at the Cornwall Society Spring Flower Show
Apprentices and students of the Eden Project impressed at the 2025 Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show with two show gardens designed to the theme of ‘A Place to Heal’.
