Plants
Apply for a Sycamore Gap ‘Tree of Hope’ sapling
In partnership with the Northumberland National Park Authority and Historic England, the National Trust is offering communities the opportunity to request one of the Sycamore Gap saplings.
Charity
Tread for Trees & Timber fundraiser event
Luxury garden furniture maker, Gaze Burvill, will be hosting another ‘Tread for Trees & Timber’ event in aid of Woodland Heritage at their premises in Hampshire.
Awards
The Society of Garden Designers has announced the SGD Awards shortlisted finalists
This year’s shortlist for the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Awards features 30 exceptional projects across 14 categories, each demonstrating creativity, innovation, and sustainable design.
Plants
Downderry’s National Plant Collection of Rosemary reinstated at Great Comp Garden
Salvia expert and Curator of Great Comp Garden, William Dyson is the new custodian of the National Plant Collection of Salvia rosmarinus created by Dr Simon Charlesworth and his wife Dawn .
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Awards
2024 Winners of the HTA Grower of the Year Awards
The Horticultural Trades Association announced the winners of the 2024 HTA Grower of the Year Awards at Horticulture, The Conference.
Business
Marchants Hardy Plants closing
One of the UK’s leading independent nurseries has sadly announced that they are closing down this autumn.
HTA
Will Armitage appointed as new HTA President
The Horticultural Trades Association announced the appointment of Will Armitage as its new President, taking over from Alan Down.
People
Mike Burks awarded the Pearson Memorial Medal 2024
The Horticultural Trades Association awarded Mike Burks, Managing Director of The Gardens Group, the Pearson Memorial Medal for his environmental work, outstanding contributions and leadership in the sector.
Natural Capital
The provision of gardens needs to be central to UK housebuilding targets, says the RHS
The Royal Horticultural Society is calling for a review of the Biodiversity Net Gain 4.0 metric, updated planning guidelines to require cultivated landscapes, and garden masterplans for urban areas.
Events
Glee 2024 review
Attendee numbers for Glee 2024 were up year-on-year, with an increased presence of owner, buyers and retailers says the organiser.
People
Broadcaster, Marian Foster awarded 2024 Northern Branch Commendation
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s Northern Branch Commendation for 2024 has been awarded to the broadcaster Marian Foster.
Regulation
International, EU & UK horticultural and floricultural association plant health cooperation
Union Fleurs, the Dutch Association of Wholesalers in Flowers and Plants (VGB) and HTA participated in the EU Domestic Advisory Group UK – EU, and Civil Society Forum meeting.
Charity
Golden success: NGS Impact report RHS Chelsea Show Garden
The National Garden Scheme Impact Report states that their 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith significantly raised the charity’s profile and interest in their work.
Plants
David Austin Roses Launches Bring Me Sunshine® as Climbing English Rose
Named after the Morecambe & Wise Song, David Austin Roses launches Bring Me Sunshine® (Ausernie) as a climbing rose, for the 2025 season.
Plants
Knoll Gardens launch Miscanthus Sunset
Adorned with autumnal, sunset hues, the ornamental grass specialist Knoll Gardens launches their new Miscanthus called ‘Sunset’.
People
Meet Neil Frame and his fern….
Asthall Manor gardener and long time fern aficionado, Neil Frame has made botanical history by his discovery of a special Polypodium cambricum, aptly named, ‘Neil Frame’…
Gardens
Plans submitted for Birmingham Botanical Gardens renovation project
Architecture practice Howells has submitted proposals for the restoration of the Grade II* listed Birmingham Botanical Gardens, home to more than 10,000 botanic species.
Events
RHS Glow for the festive season
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be celebrating the festive season with RHS Glow, festively illuminating its five iconic gardens.
Regulation
HTA calls for urgent resolve of plant consignments held at Sevington Border Control
In response to multiple plant consignments held at Sevington BCP, the HTA has released a statement as they continue to help those affected and engage directly with Defra and APHA.
Wildlife
Alarm bells ring as the Big Butterfly Count 2024 reveals lowest numbers on record
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of the 2024 Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers.