People
Cate Blanchett named as first ever Ambassador of Wakehurst
Cate Blanchett will highlight the global impact of the vital works by Wakehurst, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s wild botanic garden and home to the Millennium Seed Bank.
Wildlife
Further insect declines highlighted in 2023 Bugs Matter citizen science survey
The Bugs Matter Survey report reveals that the abundance of flying insects sampled on vehicle number plates has fallen by a staggering 78% since 2004.
Environment
Forestry Commission on reducing plastic tree guards usage
The Forestry Commission outlines their move towards more sustainable forestry with plastic usage reduction and recycling programmes.
Job
Alitex: Sales & Projects Support Coordinator
Glasshouse manufacturer, Alitex is looking for a new sales and projects support coordinator to work alongside the sales team and project leaders.
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Events
Marie-Thérèse King exhibition at Barnsdale Gardens
Inspired by the Barnsdale gardens, the wildlife artist Marie-Thérèse, who specialises in the ancient art of Batik will be exhibiting her works in studio at the gardens.
Plants
Native plant consumption in the US
Fuelled by consumer demand and mandated by legislation, native plant consumption in the US is growing but it’s a protracted process.
Job
The Orchard Project: Head of Fundraising
The Orchard Project is recruiting for a Head of Fundraising to develop the charity’s income strategy, bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities.
Job
Tom Stuart-Smith Studio: Landscape Architect
The Tom Stuart-Smith Studio is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join the practice of 20 designers and support staff.
Marketing
Westland introduces their new seasonal newspaper
Westland Horticulture, the company behind Jack’s Magic, Big Tom, Boost, Resolva, Peckish, Unwins and Kent & Stowe has launched The Westland Garden, a free newspaper for garden centre customers.
People
Malcolm Catlin appointed Project Director of Plant Healthy Certification Scheme
As the new Project Director, Malcolm Catlin MCIHort will oversee the development of the Plant Healthy scheme and standard to minimise the risks of pests and diseases.
Charity
Horatio’s Garden Prize Draw is live
To raise vital funds for the charity, Horatio’s Garden new prize draw is now live, until the 7th of May.
People
Robert B. Cook appointed Dobbies Board Advisor
The garden centre retailer appoints Robert B. Cook as board advisor to support the strategic development of their restaurant business.
Research
Urban trees reduce heat-related mortality rates
Study found that London’s urban forest helped avoid 153 heat attributable deaths, representing around 16% of Urban Heat Island related mortality.
Gardens
Horatio’s Garden launches private tours of their gardens
The spinal injury charity Horatio’s Garden, has launched a new series of tours offering the public the chance to visit their award-winning, fully accessible gardens.
Wildlife
Dutch National Bee Count
Similar to our equivalent Big Butterfly Count, the people of the Netherlands are counting bees to help assess the health and prevalence of wild bee populations in the country.
RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2024
The Cottage Garden Society returns to RHS Malvern Spring Festival
After a four year absence, the Cottage Garden Society team will be exhibiting at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival highlighting the benefits the society brings to gardening.
Events
Great Dixter Summer Plant Fair
Great Dixter announces rescheduled plant fair to take place in July.
Health
Dr Michael Mosley on the benefits of gardening
On his BBC Radio 4 podcast ‘Just One Thing’, Dr. Michael Mosley explains that gardening is not only good for physical fitness but benefits the brain, mood and gut microbiome.
Marketing
In support of the pelargonium
The Pelargonium for Europe (PfE) marketing initiative aims to improve the image of geraniums and thereby promote their sale.
People
AMES appoints Patrick Thick as Sales Director
AMES Companies has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Thick as their new Sales Director, responsible for driving the garden centre channel.