Plants
Peter Beales Roses to unveil new ‘With Courage’ rose
New charity rose and lifesaving-themed Great Pavilion display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary
Charity
Crocus: Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue
The online gardening brand, Crocus has announced that the Harper Asprey Wildlife Charity is their chosen charity for 2024.
Exhibitions
Art Inspired by Knepp
The ‘Inspired by Knepp’ exhibition will feature artworks that celebrate and champion the rewilding movement.
People
Knoll Gardens & Nursery: 30 Years
2024 marks the 30th anniversary for Knoll Gardens, the specialist ornamental grass nursery and garden.
Shows
Plant fair collective add new venues for 2024
Ramster Garden, Benington Lordship Gardens and Leonardslee Gardens to welcome The Plants Fairs Roadshow for the first time in 2024.
Gardens
Daffodils at Hever Castle & Gardens
With an impressive 250,000 blooms, Hever Castle & Gardens promises rivers of gold meandering through the estate in celebration of the narcissus.
Environment
Fireblight concerns for Ireland’s hedgerows
Environmental organisations raise concerns over the risk of fireblight from hawthorn imports in Ireland.
Shows
Hillier’s woodland garden: BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
Headline sponsor for the fourth year, Hillier brings a cultivated woodland themed display suited to the New Forest surroundings of the show.
People
Horticultural professions unite to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media stand together with women worldwide and reaffirm their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Business
Dobbies expand product lines
The garden centre chains introduced 69 new own brand product lines across horticultural categories.
Business
Spring Budget 2024
In his Spring Budget speech, the chancellor unveiled package of measures, deemed ‘thin’, amounting to around £10bn of tax cuts – half of the autumn statement.
Events
2024 Garden Museum Literary Festival
The 10th Literary Festival will take place at Sezincote House, Gloucestershire, kindly hosted by Edward and Camilla Peake.
Health
GPs urge policymakers to invest in green space to reduce NHS pressure
New research by the Woodland Trust, reveals that 96% of GPs surveyed want the government to combat health threats from climate change and extreme weather.
Business
Container hire costs surge 300% amid Red Sea disruptions
Research conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insights Unit indicate significant impact on businesses across various sectors.
Job
RHS: Editorial Assistant
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are looking to recruit a self-starting and enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to join the editorial department.
Product Launch
Honda launches cordless chainsaw
Designed for domestic use, Honda has enhanced its cordless handheld collection with the introduction of the user-friendly HHC36BXB Chainsaw.
Education
New GROW health & safety courses
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-Learning platform has launched new online compliance-based courses
Product Launch
Willow Crossley & Krishanthi Armitt collaboration
A debut range of realistic, everlasting crepe paper flowers.
Product Launch
Gardening product innovation
With an eye on sustainability, herewith a selection of interesting new product innovations and solutions spotted at the Garden Press Event (GPE) in February.
People
Sarah Raven appoints new Growth Marketing Director
Jake Newbould joins Sarah Raven to spearhead the brand’s ambitions for growth