Plants
Knoll Gardens launches new Pennisetum ‘Black Arrow’
Renowned ornamental grass specialist Knoll Gardens has launched a new Fountain Grass, called Pennisetum Black Arrow.
Gardens
David Austin Roses donates 180 roses to Anglesey Abbey
Visitors to the National Trust Anglesey Abbey will now enjoy newly donated English roses in full bloom in its extended Rose Garden.
Careers
The Royal Parks: Senior Digital Marketing Officer
The Royal Parks are looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to join the team on a full-time basis for an 8-month fixed term contract.
Environment
Survey reveals poor understanding of air temperature regulation by urban trees
New national survey shows that the vast majority of UK adults (88%) underestimate or do not know the maximum cooling effect of urban trees.
Events
Landscaping skills battle at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair
Two landscaping companies are set to pit their skills at the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair in the Association of Professional Landscapers’ Skills Competition
Business
Blue Diamond Group acquired Frosts Garden Centre
The garden centre retail group, Blue Diamond have acquired their 45th garden centre, Frosts Garden Centre located in Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire.
Plants
World record sized Titan Arum in Meise Botanic Garden
Belgium’s Meise Botanic Garden is celebrating the world’s largest titan arum in bloom.
Innovation
Revolutionary solar innovation could eliminate need for solar farms
Oxford University Physics Department scientists develop revolutionary approach to generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without the need for silicon-based solar panels.
Careers
Youth Takeover Day: RHS Nature & Nurture Festival
To celebrate International YouthDay, the RHS is hosting a Youth Takeover Day with the aim for the next generation to explore horticulture career paths.
Business
New water reservoir at Wyevale Nursery production site
In aid of capturing, storing, recycling more water, protecting the environment and reducing flooding around its Hereford site, Wyevale Nursery is midst the construction of a water reservoir at the production site.
Design
Designed by Andy Sturgeon, the Mediterranean garden at Beningbrough Hall officially opened
The new, future-proofed for changing climate, Mediterranean garden at the National Trust’s Beningbrough Hall in Yorkshire has officially opened.
Education
The Botanical University Challenge 2024 final
The annual competition sees teams from universities and institutions across the UK and Ireland compete against each other in a series of rounds to test their botanical knowledge.
People
David Hurrion designs Headline Showcase Garden for BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair
Gardening writer and presenter, David Hurrion, will be designing the headline Showcase Garden at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, held in association with English Heritage at Audley End House in Essex
Media
The Underground is the Glee 2024 official podcast partner
Throughout Glee, the partnership will bring a series of podcasts to deliver insightful garden industry expertise.
Gardens
Royal Pavilion garden plans approved
The planning application to restore the Royal Pavilion Garden to Regency glory has been approved by Brighton & Hove City Council.
Events
Rare & unusual plants from Australia to feature at the Plant Fairs Roadshow
The Australasian Plant Society will be bringing rare and unusual plants from Australia to the late summer Plant Fairs Roadshow show at Hole Park in Rolvenden.
Business
Crocus to expand Rocket Gro partnership
Based on successful trading, the commercial partnership between British peat-free brand, RocketGro and Crocus, the online retailer will be expanded.
Events
AI expert, Dr Daniel Hulme is the featured speaker at Horticulture, the Conference
Horticultural Trades Association announces that renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, Dr Daniel Hulme is to be the featured speaker at Horticulture, the Conference.
Environment
Plastic plant pots to be accepted in kerbside recycling from 2026
Starting in 2026, all non-black, recyclable PET or PP plastic plant pots will be accepted in household kerbside recycling in England.
Design
Emerging garden design trends reveal sustainability shift
Survey conducted by Creepers Nursery at the SGD Spring Conference on latest trends in garden design, reflects strong shift towards sustainability, nature-centric layouts, and climate change resilience.