People
Sarah Raven appoints new Growth Marketing Director
Jake Newbould joins Sarah Raven to spearhead the brand’s ambitions for growth
Regulation
Hedgerow regulations to be brought into law to protect wildlife
English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations, following a consultation last year.
Wildlife
National Highways ‘Lend a Paw’ campaign
In partnership with FCB London, the new National Highways campaign to raise awareness of the impact of road network littering on wildlife.
Environment
UN warns of 56% rise in waste volumes by 2050
A report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warns municipal waste is estimated to grow by 56% to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050 if urgent action is not taken.
People
Meet Horatio’s Head Gardeners
Horatio’s Garden Head Gardeners came together earlier in the year, in Horatio’s Garden South West along with Kath Moss, the Director of Gardens.
Job
Nymans: General Manager
The National Trust is looking to recruit an inspirational leader to join the Nymans and Standen Portfolio.
Tourism
RHS Chelsea: A ‘World’s must-see travel moment’
The Royal Horticultural Society’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show rated fifth on Kuoni’s list of the world’s unmissable travel experiences.
Conferences
GIMA Day Conference 2024
For the 2024 Day Conference, the Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) will focus on sustainability and the journey to net zero.
Plants
Blossom four weeks earlier than usual
According to the National Trust, the (likely) warmest February on record has led to flowering trees and blossom emerging four weeks earlier than usual.
Design
Tom Stuart-Smith to create a new garden for Tate Britain
Tate Britain announced that Tom Stuart-Smith Studio, in collaboration with architects Feilden Fowles, has been selected to transform the landscape in front of the gallery.
Shows
RHS Urban Show speaker line-up announced
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have announced the speakers featuring at the new RHS Urban Show.
Media
Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club
Gardener and broadcaster, Alan Titchmarsh launches new daytime gardening show on ITV starting next week.
Wildlife
Tree planting targets could risk bumblebee habitats
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust warns about the dangers for nature’s recovery if we get mass tree planting and woodland creation wrong.
Education
Merger: Writtle University College and Anglia Ruskin University
The merger has formally taken place on Thursday (29 February), establishing the ARU Writtle.
Media
Nigel Slater columnist for Gardens Illustrated
Cook, writer and passionate gardener Nigel Slater joins the Gardens Illustrated (GI) team as their new columnist.
Gardens
NGS Gardens to visit in March
As the weather slowly warms, a recommended selection of gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) in March
Events
Garden Museum Spring Plant Fair
Held at the Garden Museum for over forty years, the Spring Plant Fair at the Garden Museum celebrates the arrival of spring and the start of the gardening calendar.
Local Heroes
Garden Re-Leaf Day
Friday the 15th March marks the special annual flagship fundraising event for the Greenfingers Charity to raise vital funds for life-limited children, their families and carers within their hospice.
Regulation
Preventing the spread of invasive plants from gardens
Invasive non-native plants and animals are one of the top drivers of biodiversity loss and cost the economy over £2 billion a year.
Business
Future of plant imports: urgent government action needed
With just nine weeks until the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) changes the Horticultural Trades Association warns of risks to the future of UK plant trade.