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.
Business
Strong November sales for garden centres
The Horticultural Trades Association has reported strong November performance for garden centres, showing a 6% increase compared to 2023, even when excluding café and restaurant sales.
Business
First UK garden centre certified B corp
Thetford Garden Centre has achieved Certified B Corporation (B Corp) status, joining the global movement of like-minded businesses pushing for change.
Business
Suttons granted Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Seedsmen to His Majesty The King
Supplier of seeds, plants and bulbs, Suttons, has been officially granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment by King Charles III.
Events
Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious
First major exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery devoted to the visionary artist, designer and author Eileen ‘Tirzah’ Garwood, former wife of Eric Ravilious.
