Tourism
Scottish snowdrop season gets underway
Organised by Discover Scottish Gardens, the Scottish snowdrop season will see gardens across Scotland opening their gardens to celebrate spectacle of iconic flowers.
Health
Horticulturists against skin cancer
Gardeners, growers, landscapers and those working outdoors are subject to high exposure to UV radiation and thereby amongst the most at risk to the dangers of skin cancer.
Awards
2025 RHS Britain in Bloom Finalists
Across the nation, 44 finalists from villages, towns and cities will be competing in this year’s RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals.
Events
2025 Garden Museum Literary Festival
The 2025 Garden Museum Literary Festival will take place at Iford Manor in Wiltshire, hosted by William and Marianne Cartwright-Hignett.
Wildlife
Pet treatment chemicals cause rise in bird mortality
New research by the University of Sussex has found high levels of harmful chemicals from pet flea treatment in bird’s nests, which is leading to an increased mortality rate of chicks.
Local Heroes
Barefoot running for Horatio’s Garden
Founder and Chief Executive of Gaze Burvill, Simon Burvill, will be running the Paris Marathon, ‘bare foot’ to raise funds for Horatio’s Garden.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Hospice UK Garden of Compassion
Designed by Tom Hoblyn, the Hospice UK Garden of Compassion for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates the important role hospice gardens play in end of life care.
Business
Wyevale Nurseries partners with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust in support of wood
In partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Wyevale Nurseries is sponsoring Wyevale wood to aid of its ongoing management.
Business
National Garden Scheme’s brand licensing opportunities
To mark their centenary in 2027, the National Garden Scheme is looking to engage in brand licensing partnerships with companies that share its commitment to quality and heritage.
Plants
Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year Competition
Launching in February, Plant Heritage’s annual search for rare and unusual plants returns, with the winner announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025
Business
Eden Project to cut 80 jobs
The environmental educational charity and social enterprise has confirmed it will be cutting up to 80 roles due to rising costs and declining visits.
Product Launch
Next generation of Air-Pot®
The British-made Air-Pot® system has launched a new generation of containers designed to further enhance plant growth through greater root health improvements
Media
Alan Titchmarsh to launch YouTube channel
The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ will be launching in April 2025, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.
Business
HTA launches Plant Retail Success Initiative
To boost garden sales and strengthen the supply chain, the Horticultural Trades Association have launched the Plant Retail Success Initiative to assist garden centre sales.
Charity
Garden Re-Leaf South-West Sponsored Walk
In support of Greenfingers, the Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is expanding with a third route.
Exhibitions
Night Gardens by Mary Mattingly
A solo exhibition by Mary Mattingly, featuring an exquisite series of ‘Night Gardens’ is currently on view at the Robert Mann Galleries, in New York, US.
Media
Sandi Toksvig fronts series on ancient UK woods
In fulfilment of her lifelong dream, Sandi Toksvig is restoring and protecting a patch of woodland in a three-part tv series.
Awards
2025 GCA recognised Best Garden Centres
Awarded at the annual Garden Centre Association conference, garden centres from across the UK were recognised for this year’s awards.
