Plants
National Trust announces recipients of Trees of Hope
Marking National Tree Week, the National Trust announced the recipients of the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree saplings grown from its seed.
Natural Capital
BNGx launches digital BNG marketplace
Green tech start-up, BNGx has unveiled its digital marketplace for Biodiversity Net Gain units, registered with Natural England
Plants
Trials show peat-free growing media outperform peat equivalents
RHS trials show peat-free growing media retains water better than peat equivalents, producing better quality or similar plants
Charity
GIMA raises £20,113 for Greenfingers
Throughout 2024, GIMA has managed to raise £20,113 for Greenfingers, the national charity dedicated to supporting life-limited children and their families.
Business
Potential GDP contribution of the Environmental Horticulture & Landscaping sector worth £51.2 billion
In 2023, the environmental horticulture sector contributed £38 billion to the UK economy, supporting over 722,000 jobs, which by 2030, could be worth £51.2 billion, states new report.
Marketing
New Mr Fothergill’s branding
Horticultural supplier, Mr Fothergill’s have rebranded to reflect their growth, values and customer commitment.
Business
Harrod Horticulture pop-up shop on the King’s Road in London
Supplier of garden products, Harrod Horticulture will be appearing on the fashionable, Kings Road in London with a pop-up shop in 2025.
Exhibitions
Garden Futures Exhibition: Designing with Nature
Initially held at the Vitra Design Museum, the Garden Futures exhibition in Rotterdam explores the history and future of the modern garden.
Plants
National Tree Week 2024
Taking place from the 23rd of November until the 1st of December, National Tree Week promotes the benefits of trees, encourages the planting of trees, and celebrates the valuable role they play in the environment.
Plants
Six weeks to save houseplants, says RHS
The RHS is urging gardeners to check in on the health of their houseplants this week as it prepares for a sharp increase in reported problems in January.
Environment
Biodiversity eDNA study across forests in the UK
A comprehensive biodiversity study is being conducted by means of innovative eDNA Technology across 250,000 hectares of the UK’s forests to ascertain the condition of nature and the variety of wildlife in our forests.
Awards
Stephanie Mahon wins BSME 2024 Editor of the Year in Homes, Gardens & Country category
Gardens Illustrated editor wins award at the British Society of Magazine Editors Awards, celebrating Britain’s editors, art directors and columnists.
Regulation
HTA and FPC seek urgent action as border crisis worsens
The Horticultural Trades Association and the Fresh Produce Consortium have issued further calls for action on the worsening border-related issues to the Environment Secretary, Rt Hon Steve Reed MP.
Research
Arctic microalgae can photosynthesise in the dark
Scientists have discovered that microalgae, located 50 metres down in the deep depths of the Arctic Ocean can photosynthesise – in near darkness.
Charity
Dominic West, Fi Glover, Robert Macfarlane and Fra Fee to feature in Horatio’s Garden Carol Concert 2024
Actor Dominic West, broadcaster Fi Glover, author Robert Macfarlane and musician and actor Fra Fee will be featuring in a special evening of seasonal readings and music for Horatio’s Garden’s Carol Concert.
Business
Slowdown garden centre sales reflect challenging conditions
The Horticultural Trades Association October Market Update shows a slowdown in sales, reflecting challenging conditions amid economic pressures.
Business
Indoor garden centre trading encouraging for October
The Garden Centre Association Barometer of Trade figures for October show that indoor categories outweighed the losses of outdoor.
Awards
British Garden Centres win Garden Centre Catering Group of the Year award
The family-owned, British Garden Centres is celebrating winning the Catering Group of the Year award by Garden Centre Catering magazine
Regulation
Autumn budget creates destabilising uncertainty and hinders growth, says the HTA
The Horticultural Trades Association asks the Chancellor of the Exchequer for consultation before implementing the 2024 Autumn Budget measures, which will be extremely damaging to many horticultural businesses.
Plants
Three tree collections accredited as National Plant Collections
Three tree collections have been accredited as National Plant Collections ahead of National Tree Week 2024.