Awards
Hillier wins Ideal Home Garden Retailer of the Year Award
The garden centre chain, Hillier has won the Ideal Home’s Garden Retailer of the Year Award.
Events
Celebrating scented pelargoniums with Cath Kidston
Known best as the founder of the British home furnishing retail company, but few may know that Cath Kidston is also a talented gardener and avid collector of scented pelargoniums.
People
New chair of Peat-free Partnership: Belinda Howell
Belinda Howell has been appointed Chair of the Peat-free Partnership to establish peat-free legislation across the UK and Northern Ireland and to protect precious peatlands.
On Instagram
A must follow @konekono_kitsune
Japanese artist, Noriko Kouike working under the name of Konekono Kitsune captures vegetables in their best light by means of her delicate embroidery.
Business
Kenya based flower farm, Tambuzi is now a certified B corporation
Fairtrade flower farm, Tambuzi announced that they are now a certified B Corporation, joining the global community of businesses that meet the scheme’s high social and environmental standards.
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.
People
Susan Raikes is the new Director of Wakehurst at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Susan Raikes has been appointed as Director of Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex to engage the wider public in the beauty and scientific value of the Wakehurst site.
Regulation
HTA highlights importance of gardening and horticulture at Scone Palace Garden Fair
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) invited political guests to the Scone Palace Garden Fair this past weekend to highlight the importance of gardening and environmental horticulture in communities.
Environment
The Society of Garden Designers calls on Airbnb to make rental gardens greener
The Society of Garden Designers is urging Airbnb to help make holiday and long-term rental properties more sustainable by means of their new Green & Easy Garden Checklist.
Job
Bressingham Gardens: Senior Gardener
Bloom Nurseries in Bressingham, Norfolk are recruiting for a senior gardener for Adrian Bloom’s renowned garden, Foggy Bottom, to undertake all aspects of gardening and garden maintenance.
People
Ade Sellars to host the new Urban Gardening Stage at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Gardener, presenter and writer, Ade Sellars will be hosting the new Urban Gardening Stage at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the Birmingham NEC.
Product Launch
Plant Belles: New ‘Leaf’ plant supports
Plant Belles are set to launch their new ‘Leaf’ plant support collection designed in collaboration with Matthew Pottage MHort (RHS) at the upcoming Borde Hill Garden Festival.
Research
Gardens and local green space leads to lower incidence of antidepressant use
New research paper reveals strong link between living near green space and decreases in antidepressant prescription refills, highlighting the importance of nature for health & wellbeing and urban planning.
Good stuff
Five-star luxury for pollinators at the Erddig estate
A rather grand new home for local pollinators of the National Trust’s Erddig hall…
Exhibitions
Now You See Us: Women artists in Britain 1520–1920
Spanning 400 years, the Tate Britain’s ‘Now You See Us’ exhibition celebrates women as professional artists and seeks to dismantle the stereotypes surrounding women artists in history.
Charity
Blue Diamond Garden Centres launch Community Garden Competition
Prompted by their Octavia Hill inspired, 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, Blue Diamond are offering financial support to five UK community garden projects.
Environment
Wildlife Trusts Great Big Nature Survey is live
The UK’s largest people and nature survey run by the Wildlife Trusts seeks to understand how public opinion on surrounding nature is changing over time.
Exhibitions
Revealing Nature: The Art of Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines
Exciting new exhibition at Gainsborough’s House celebrating the colourful and unique art of Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines.
Product Launch
Haws go full colour….
The world’s oldest watering can company, Haws, launch their final set of green shades as part of their 12 strong, Splash of Colour, indoor collection.
Environment
Artificial grass turns off prospective house buyers, claims Winkworth
Winkworth Estate & Letting Agents explain that in addition to negative aesthetic and environmental impact, the use of artificial grass can be damaging to properties affecting appeal and value.