Regulation
The government has published the details of the new 24 point plan for ‘safeguarding the union’ including legislation of Northern Ireland’s status in the UK and the replacement of the ‘green lane’ for goods in the Windsor Framework.
People
Garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost has joined with Stamford wellbeing charity MindSpace to stage an event in support of their vital works.
Awards
Winners of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards including, the Garden Centres of Excellence were announced at their annual GCA conference.
Worth a read
As of the 12th of February, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will mandate the assessment of habitats on development land and require this habitat to be enhanced by a minimum of 10%.
Natural Capital
Scientists have harnessed innovative technology to produce a comprehensive map of hedgerows across the length and breadth of England.
Product Launch
Peat-free growing media producer, RocketGro has announced that two of its best-selling products have been verified by the Vegan Society.
Local Heroes
An important and endearing initiative by the Chelsea Physic Garden to support people living with dementia and their families.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Mushrooms are having their moment and on their way to becoming a staple in the gardener’s grow-your-own arsenal.
Job
Tom Stuart-Smith Studio is hiring a financial manager to join their team in Hertfordshire, UK.
Events
Exclusive trade event held at Fera’s Plant Health laboratory in York on plant health on the 14th of February 2024.
Events
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to host a new series of free workshops on Transitioning to Peat-Free, with the RHS team and industry experts
Artisan
With just sticks and saplings, sculpture artist, Patrick Dougherty creates the most incredible, ephemeral installations, showcasing the beauty of the natural world.
Natural Capital
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) publishes the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric calculation tool.
Gardens
The National Garden Scheme promises a wonderful, expanded portfolio of gardens to visit this year.
Events
With the founder-director Tim Richardson stepping down, the team have decided to suspend the festival for the foreseeable future in order to focus on other work and projects.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
An update on the National Garden Scheme 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden by the designer, Tom-Stuart Smith.
Job
The Hereford based charity providing therapeutic horticulture to disabled and elderly people are seeking an additional tutor.
Charity
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of Britain in Bloom, which over the years has continued to bring people together, forged life-long relationships and enriched lives.
Product Launch
For 2024, Kent & Stowe is launching a new collection of cutting tools that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering.
Awards
UK wholesale nursery, Greenwood Plants has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2024 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
