Gardens
Scottish gardens open for visitors in 2025
Over 400 gardens, including cinematic landscapes, kitchen gardens, urban gems and special green spaces will be opening in 2025 for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Product Launch
Smart Pebble
Designed by elho, this smart ‘pebble’ tells you how your plant is feeling.
Wildlife
RSPB suspends sale of flat bird feeders
The RSPB has withdrawn flat bird feeders due to the concerns they may facilitate the transmission of illnesses such as trichomonosis, which has significantly impacted the greenfinch population.
Business
Acquisitions of Dobbies locations
Following the Dobbies Restructuring Plan, which included the closing of 17 stores, British Garden Centres and Stratford Garden Centre have announced location acquisitions.
Plants
Celebrating the start of the tulip season
Celebrated this weekend in Amsterdam, National Tulip Day hailed the start of the new tulip season.
Plants
David Austin Roses introduces four curated rose collections
David Austin® launches four curated collections designed to ensure growing roses is accessible to all.
RHS
Roadworks result in £6 million losses for the RHS and 25% reduction in RHS Wisley visitors
The Royal Horticultural Society calls for compensation as the A3/M25 Roadworks leads to 350,000 fewer people visiting RHS Garden Wisley with devastating financial consequences.
Exhibitions
Earth Photo comes to Hever Castle
The international photography exhibition, Earth Photo will be showcased in the grounds of Hever Castle & Gardens this February.
Environment
Saving Coton Orchard
Home to 100-year old specimens, the 60 acre Coton Orchard, the largest traditional orchard in Cambridgeshire and 8th largest in the country is at risk of becoming a new bus lane.
Design
New garden for Corpus Christi College Cambridge, designed by Jo Thompson
Landscape and garden designer, Jo Thompson has been commissioned to revitalise the gardens at Mogford Lodge at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
Products
Review Stiga Combi 340e Kit mower
Independent product review of the battery-powered, Stiga Combi 340e Kit lawn mower.
RHS
New RHS research project to support community gardening
By means of a community gardening survey, the Royal Horticultural Society, seeks to provide a clear picture as to who participates and why, its reach, impact and barriers to growth.
Exhibitions
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
In an exciting new exhibition, the British Library explores the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical, power of gardening in Britain and how it impacts people, communities and the environment.
Education
London College of Garden Design: New Plantsmanship course
The London College of Garden Design launches new Certificate in Plantsmanship course for those looking to enhance their horticultural knowledge.
Charity
Added expertise for Plant Heritage from seven new Trustees
Plant Heritage has announced the appointment of seven new Trustees, bringing additional, diverse expertise and passion for plant conservation.
Business
Restaurant trends for 2025
Compiled by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, an intriguing overview of what we can expect from restaurants in 2025 which may provide inspiration for businesses in our sector offering food & beverage services.
Events
HTA launches 40 new regional events for 2025
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced a new series of Regional Events for its members to run throughout the year at locations across the UK.
Events
In recognition of the Reverend Thomas Birch Freeman
Speaking at the Linnean Society’s Symposium: (Re)discovering Natural History, Advolly Richmond, shines a light on the missionary and botanist, the Reverend Thomas Birch Freeman.
Advolly Richmond
Business
Van den Berk Nurseries acquires Tandee Nursery
Van den Berk Nurseries has acquired the Peterborough based, Tandee Nursery, further expanding their UK base.
Events
Pershore Horticulture Conference
A conference organised to connect students to with professionals to gain invaluable insights to navigate and grow within the horticultural field
