Exhibitions
Plantae 2024: botanical artistry
Held online for 2024, the Plantae exhibition showcases the incredible work of botanical artists far and wide.
People
Frances Tophill partners with Chef & Brewer to create biodiverse, sustainable pub gardens for the chain
Presenter, author and designer, Francis Tophill is working with Chef & Brewer to improve their pub gardens, making them more sustainable, biodiverse spaces
Job
The Garden Centre Association: Inspector
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is looking for a new inspector to help its members retain the highest of standards in service and expertise
Education
Great Bradfords School renovated garden opened by Jamie Oliver
Chef and author Jamie Oliver, opened the newly renovated garden at Great Bradfords Junior School in Braintree, Essex.
Business
B&Q commits to selling only peat-free plants by 2026
The DIY and home improvement retailing company, B&Q have sold only 100% peat-free bagged compost since 2023, but have elevated their commitment to also selling only peat-free plants by 2026.
Design
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam greenhouse to become completely climate neutral
The eye-catching Amsterdam Hortus Botanicus greenhouse is being renovated to become completely sustainable, heated without gas – providing an inspiring example to all.
People
Greenfingers welcome actress, Fiona Dolman as the charity’s newest Ambassador
The actress known for playing Sarah Barnaby in Midsomer Murders, Fiona Dolman has become a new ambassador for the Greenfingers charity.
Charity
Special plant sale: 2024 RHS Chelsea National Garden Scheme garden
Plants from the gold medal award winning National Garden Scheme garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will go on sale on Saturday 1st of June.
Events
HTA launches FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the inaugural FutureGrow Expo to showcase innovative technology to transform business productivity and sustainability.
Business
Dobbies launches search for Little Seedlings Club Ambassadors
For their new Little Seedlings Club, the garden centre chain, Dobbies is searching for junior ambassadors across the UK who have a passion for gardening and garden adventures.
Gardens
Botanical Garden Leiden opens new Mediterranean garden
The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, Hortus Botanicus Leiden has opened their new climate resistant, sustainable and water-efficient, Mediterranean garden.
Wildlife
Latest Breeding Bird Survey reveals severe Swift, Curlew and Turtle Dove declines
The latest Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) revealed healthy Red Kite and Nuthatch populations, but also severe declines for birds such as Swift, Turtle Dove and Curlew.
Plants
We’re in for a bumper year of box tree moth, warns the RHS
Nearly five times as many box tree caterpillars have been reported by the RHS in the first four months of 2024, relative to same period in 2023, with more than 1300 reports in the past fortnight alone.
Events
Woodland Trust at Gardener’s World Live
The Woodland Trust will be providing show visitors 1-to-1 advice at their Tree Surgery Desk, at the upcoming, BBC Gardeners’ World Live.
Plants
Floral inspiration by Huw Morgan
A flash of floral inspiration for the bank holiday appeared on the Dig Delve yesterday which was simply too beautiful to pass us by.
Good stuff
Art under your feet: manhole cover ingenuity
Spotted on instagram, a manhole cover like you have never seen before…
Awards
Chelsea in Bloom 2024 winners
A rundown of the winning entries of London’s most colourful floral festival in the Royal Borough of Chelsea, where businesses showcased the ambitious and innovative flower displays.
Business
HTA’s Grower of the Year Awards 2024 open for entries
Demonstrating the calibre of UK nurseries, entries for the 2024 Grower of the Year Awards are invited to recognise and celebrate best practices in sustainable production in UK horticulture.
People
Dr Olivia Chapple, founder Horatio’s Garden awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
At this week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awarded Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden, the Elizabeth Medal of Honour.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The Octavia Hill Garden is the People’s Choice at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Designed by Ann-Marie Powell, the Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond with the National Trust wins the RHS/BBC People’s Choice Award, at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.