Exhibitions
Endellion Lycett Green exhibition
New solo exhibition by botanical artist, Endellion Lycett Green run in partnership with Thyme and the Laura Lopes Gallery
Gardens
The Royal Parks collaborate with Sir Quentin Blake
The world-famous illustrator, best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books, has partnered with The Royal Parks charity to create illustrations in iconic London parks.
People
Greenfingers appoints new Operations Director
The children’s hospice garden charity, Greenfingers has appointed Neil Sewell as Operations Director.
Design
Jo Thompson’s Augmented Reality show garden
The award-winning designer Jo Thompson brings Augmented Reality to 2024 Shenzhen Flower Show in a show garden first.
Job
Niwaki: Head of Marketing
The Japanese lifestyle brand dedicated to gardeners and craftsmen is recruiting for their first ever Head of Marketing.
Good stuff
Willow grow-throughs…
Artist and basket maker, Angela Cole makes making woodland inspired baskets and garden ware.
Environment
Pollution is changing the scent of flowers
Sensory pollution arising from human activity is degrading the chemical compounds responsible for floral scents, confusing insects trying to locate flowers.
People
TV Dr Amir Khan: Gardening & Mental Health
Popular TV Dr Amir Khan, who works full-time as a GP and is the resident doctor on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, values his garden for the mental health boost.
Careers
Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships 2024: Supervisor applications open
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is inviting applications from researchers wishing to host an undergraduate studentship in plant health over the summer of 2024.
Business
New team: Plants for Europe and Altman Plants
The independent plant breeder’s agent, Plants for Europe has announced that they are now working with California-based Altman Plants, to bring new plant varieties to Europe and the UK.
Regulation
Ten weeks to critical border shift
Just ten weeks before the UK government’s planned switch-off of the Place of Destination (PoD) system on 30th April, when Border Control Points (BCPs) are set to become operational.
Business
Hard landscaping topped garden centre January sales
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report for January 2024 showed that outdoor projects are on the up, with good sales of hardy plants, seeds and bulbs (February 2024).
Business
Garden retail industry shows resilience despite recession
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) market update shows that despite economic recession, the garden retail continues to show some green shoots to kick off the year.
Awards
Arboricultural Association Awards: Nominations open for 2024
Nominations are open for 2024’s Arboricultural Association Awards, which celebrate arborists who go above and beyond in tree care.
Business
HTA celebrates 125 years
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) marked 125 years of dedicated support for UK Environmental Horticulture at the Garden Press Event.
Job
Ballymaloe Cookery School: Head Gardener
The Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland, set on a 100 acre biodiverse organic farm, gardens and greenhouses is recruiting for a Head Gardener.
Tourism
Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons retain their stars
Famous for its garden gastronomy, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons have managed to retain their two Michelin stars for 40 years this year.
Plants
Endangered conifers planted at RHS Rosemoor
The last of the six endangered Wollemi Pines were planted at RHS Rosemoor as part of a special worldwide conservation programme led Forestry England.
Natural Capital
Dutch lottery grant boosts wildlife comeback in Europe
The Dutch Postcode Lottery has awarded Rewilding Europe a special grant of 2.2 million euros for the European Wildlife Comeback Fund.
Products
Fryd: community-centric gardening app launches in the UK
A new app aiming to redefine gardening for a new generation as a vibrant social experience and one that is accessible to all.