New Business
Rebecca Bernstein Garden Design
Known to many for her emotive garden photography, Rebecca Bernstein has decided to put down her camera and pursue a new career as a garden designer.
Business
Deutsche Bank warns of ‘painful sequels’ to Autumn Budget
Businesses need to be prepared for possible “painful sequels to the autumn Budget”, warns Deutsche Bank as the Chancellor may need resort to corrective measures to keep her Budget on track.
People
Eden Project appoints new Director of Horticulture
Former RHS Garden Manager for Hardy Ornamental, Peter Jones joins the Eden Project as its new Director of Horticulture to lead its strategic vision for horticulture.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates British Isles landscapes and champions their restoration
For 2025, the All About Plants category at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates the beauty of the natural landscapes of the British Isles
Exhibitions
Photography open call for Oxford exhibition
Oxfordshire Artweeks is joining forces with the Oxford Festival of the Arts and Photo Oxford for a new photography exhibition, open to photographers of all levels.
Business
Changes to the buying team at British Garden Centres
The family-run garden centre group, British Garden Centres has announced significant changes within its plant buying team.
Events
2025 GIMA Day Conference
The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association has announced that their annual AGM & Day Conference will take place in March at Radcliffe House at the University of Warwick.
Business
Hollywood tulips: Belmont Nurseries tulip field features in Wicked
Currently on the big screens, the musical film ‘Wicked’, directed by Jon M Chu endeavoured to featuring real life sets as much as possible, including the fabulous tulip field at Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk.
Collaboration
New Sarah Raven dahlia collaboration: ‘The Collective’
Sarah Raven launches a new range of exclusive dahlia collections, called The Collective, in collaboration with Cath Kidston MBE, Shane Connolly, Savannah Miller, Milli Proust and Willow Crossley.
Health
Gardens to fall in love with on Valentine’s Day
With a focus on a romantic day out, the National Garden Scheme’s new Valentine’s Day campaign serves as a reminder of the health benefits of visiting gardens in winter.
New Business
Digital Landscapes
Newly launched in 2024, Digital Landscapes provides training for landscape professionals to improve their graphic skills for the betterment of their business.
Business
Households confident in their finances for 2025, says KPMG
Latest KPMG survey findings suggests, that even though people think the health of the economy is worsening, households are entering the new year feeling financially secure
Local Heroes
Over £30,000 raised for Greenfingers by gruelling 365-day running challenge
Greenfingers Charity supporter, Kate Ebbens has completed her incredible 2024, daily running challenge to raise much needed funds for the children’s hospice garden charity.
People
Horticultural champions recognised in HM The King’s New Year Honours list
More than 1,200 recipients received honours this year across all sectors, including horticulture.
People
Monty Don confirms new Gardeners’ World contract
Gardener and broadcaster, Monty Don has confirmed to be the host of Gardeners’ World until the end of 2026.
Worth a read
New era of garden visits
When it comes to visiting gardens, we seem to be on the fringes of a new era of more relaxed, exclusive and quirky garden tours.
Gardens
RHS gardening predictions for 2025
Based on member enquiries, the Royal Horticultural Society has published its gardening predictions for the new year, bringing hope for a revival of the front garden.
Media
Monty Don’s British Gardens
For his new series, Monty Don travels across some of the country’s most stunning landscapes, heading across the north of England to Northern Ireland.
Business
Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025
For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute selected PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a brown hue imbued with richness, suggesting of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee.
Education
Growing interest in green careers
The Royal Horticultural Society reports a 21% increase in applications across its School of Horticulture programmes for 2024, reflecting growing interest in green careers.
