Charity
Alan Titchmarsh becomes President of the National Garden Scheme
After ten years, Dame Mary Berry is stepping down as the President of the National Garden Scheme, handing the baton to Alan Titchmarsh.
Charity
Dr. Richard Claxton appointed as new Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme has announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive, Dr Richard Claxton, founder of the Gardening4health charity.
Careers
Horticulture Career Showcases: The Chelsea Sessions
Organised by Next Step Ahead, a series of events will showcase horticulture as a career opportunity, highlighting the diverse career paths available within our industry.
People
Bunny Guinness to design Horatio’s Garden 2025 RHS Chelsea Stand
Charity partner of Country Living Magazine, Horatio’s Garden returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a floral meadow inspired stand, designed by the landscape architect, Bunny Guinness.
Products
RHS partners with Sophie Allport for 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show licensed collection
The Royal Horticultural Society has partnered with homeware designer, Sophie Allport, for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show licensed collection.
Gardens
The Octavia Hill Garden officially opened in Cheshire
Blue Diamond owned Bridgemere Show Gardens celebrated the official unveiling of their RHS Chelsea Flower Show ‘the Octavia Hill Garden’ this weekend.
Exhibitions
The art behind science: Eden Project Florilegium Society Exhibition
Two-day botanical art exhibition by the Eden Project Florilegium Society, to celebrate the discipline of botanical illustration.
Products
Crocus reveal their new Terrace Grow House
Ahead of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, a sneaky preview of the new, 1930’s French grape house inspired, Terrace Grow House, designed by Crocus.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden brings nature to female offenders in HM Prison Downview
The garden representing female prisoners breaking the cycle of re-offending through horticulture will find a permanent home at HMP Downview in Surrey after the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Media
Joe Swift & James Alexander-Sinclair to host new Scribehound podcast
The subscription network, Scribehound is set to launch a new weekly podcast, hosted by James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift.
People
James Aldridge becomes Course Leader at the LCGD
Garden designer and horticulturalist, James Aldridge will assume the role of Course Leader for the college’s Garden Design Diploma in September 2025.
Business
Dobbies sponsor Scone Palace Garden Fair
Scotland’s festival of all things gardening, the Scone Palace Garden Fair, has announced that Dobbies Garden Centres is the main sponsor for this year’s event.
Artisan
David Harber to launch new sculpture at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Inspired by the structure of plants, David Harber will launching a new outdoor sculpture at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
Gardens
Shortlist Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sculpture
The shortlist of the Queen Elizabeth II’s memorial sculpture designs has been revealed and include an inspiring set of ideas, from giant stone lily pads, cascading water, threading bridges and giant Windsor Oak tree.
Plants
Plant Heritage launches ‘Missing Collections 2025’ campaign
The charity will be launching its ‘Missing Collections 2025’ campaign at RHS Chelsea Flower Show highlighting plant groups that aren’t safeguarded as a National Plant Collection.
Products
C. Atherley launch Geranium No. 3
Derived from a passion for scented pelargoniums, C. Atherley launches their third fragrance, Geranium No.3, produced from the Mabel Grey geranium.
Events
Lottie Delamain & Lizzie Collins on planting with sculpture
Hosted at the Cheshire, Tiresford country estate, garden designer, Lottie Delamain and art advisor, Lizzie Collins explore the interplay between plants and sculpture.
Design
The Art of Planting: Carien van Boxtel on the JUB Holland, Keukenhof display
Closing on the 11th of May, we take a look back to the ‘Mysterious Dutch Still Life’ designed by Carien van Boxtel for bulb specialist, JUB Holland.
Regulation
A united “NO” by creative industries to unauthorised use of data for AI training
Anti Copying in Design Chair & Co-founder, Dids Macdonald OBE, joined representatives from the creative industries ahead of the Report Stage of the Data (and Users) Bill in the House of Commons.
HTA
Seminars announced for HTA National Plant Show 2025
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced the seminar line-up for the HTA National Plant Show 2025.
