People
GIMA appoints Tony Kersey as Membership Ambassador
The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) announced that Tony Kersey has joined the organisation as its new Membership Ambassador
Environment
Cumbria Wildlife Trust seeks public assistance to buy Skiddaw Forest
The Cumbria Wildlife Trust announced the launch of major public appeal to help purchase Skiddaw Forest, including the summit of Skiddaw.
Plants
Salt tolerance of Solanum pimpinellifolium
A major environmental stressor, salinity limits the productivity of crop plants as most are sensitive to high concentrations of salts in the soil, apart from a small but mighty tomato…
Charity
Blue Diamond Garden Centres funds £1 million of National Trust garden investment plans
The National Trust has announced that £1 million of funding from Blue Diamond Garden Centres will be spent on garden and plant conservation projects.
Events
Principal Engineer AgriTech WMG, Emilio Loo Monardez to speak at HTA’s FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces a new speaker for the upcoming FutureGrow Expo 2024.
Collaboration
By joining forces with Andermatt, Nemaslug distribution extended to garden centres
Biological pest control product Nemaslug, is now available to purchase from many garden centres, due to Nemasys’ recent collaboration with home and garden brand, Andermatt.
Charity
Applications for 2025 NGS Community Garden Grants open 9th of September
The National Garden Scheme (NGS) will open applications for its popular Community Garden Grants programme next week.
People
Tom Allen to host 2024 GIMA Awards
The comedian, presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author, Tom Allen, has been confirmed as the host of the 2024 GIMA Awards.
Environment
Scientists call for prioritisation Climate and Nature Bill
Over 1000 leading climate scientists, ecologists, academics and medical professionals are calling on MPs to fast-track new legislation, the Climate and Nature Bill (CAN Bill).
Business
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry could see container shipping costs double
The DNV Maritime ‘Forecast to 2050’ report highlights that the costs associated with decarbonising shipping are set to rise dramatically.
Awards
BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair Award Winners
Project Manager and garden design student, Amy Drewitt, won the Best Beautiful Border and a Platinum award at last week’s BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair.
People
Nicholsons appoint Dai Lewis as new Board Member
The Landscaping Company’s principal Woodland Director since April 2013, Dai Lewis has been appointed to the Board as Associate Director of Forestry.
Environment
Japanese, Miyawaki tree planting method delivers higher survival rates at lower costs
Inspired by a Japanese botantist, trials of a Miyawaki urban tree planting method has revealed higher survival rates than standard approaches, and hence proved more cost-effective to establish trees.
Gardens
Horatio’s Garden Scotland Open Day for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme
Horatio’s Garden Scotland, the private garden for people affected by spinal injury, is opening in support of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Business
New Brexit inspection charges amid biosecurity concerns
UK horticulture businesses face new Common User Charges (CUC) amid concerns about biosecurity.
Health
Children’s Society report shows UK teenagers less happy than European peers
The 2024 Good Childhood Report revealed that too many young people are unhappy with their lives.
Shows
Elevating the raised bed: David Hurrion
David Hurrion’s Showcase Garden for the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, has been designed, built and planted to celebrate the way in which raised beds have revolutionised gardening.
People
UK’s largest delphinium collection awarded National Plant Collection Status
Gardening enthusiast, Colin Parton’s impressive delphinium collection is awarded National Plant Collection Status by Plant Heritage.
Business
Feverfew Garden Company to debut at Glee
Feverfew Garden Company, creator of gardening wear designed for women will be exhibiting at Glee 2024 at the Birmingham NEC.
Natural Capital
Eight BNG sites covering 500 acres secured under conservation covenants
The Environment Bank and RSK Biocensus secure eight conservation covenants for the national BNG register, doubling the number of sites on the registry.
