Gardens
New permaculture centre opens in London
OmVed Gardens, the new hub for permaculture, biodiversity and community have completed their transformation with the addition of a hilltop village of buildings in North London.
Shows
Blooming Ballroom floral installations at Wentworth Woodhouse
Floral designers can apply to showcase their talents for the 2025 RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse Blooming Ballroom.
Events
2025 Dahlia Days at Hever Castle
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle & Gardens will host two special Dahlia Days in September.
Products
Review: Stihl HSA 26 Cordless Shears & Trimmer
Independent product review of the battery-powered, Stihl HSA 26 Cordless hedge trimmers and shears.
Shows
Highlights RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse
The new RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse promises to venerate its location in Yorkshire through a series of inspiring gardens that connect to the local area’s roots.
Business
Nicholsons expands with new base in Gloucestershire
Landscape design company, Nicholsons Nurseries has opened a new office in Calmsden, Gloustershire expanding their market reach across the Cotswolds and wider South West region.
Awards
Entries for AIPH World Green City Awards open
Celebrating innovative approaches to city design and urban greening, entries for AIPH World Green City Awards open.
Regulation
Inheritance Tax reforms a ‘lose-lose’, says HTA
The Horticultural Trades Association warns that proposed reforms to inheritance tax will cost 1,300 sector jobs, slash investment and drain treasury tax revenues.
Events
An evening with Monty Don & Tom Stuart-Smith
Monty Don and Tom Stuart-Smith in conversation with Assistant Curator Naomi Zaragoza of the Design Museum.
Plants
Ginkgo biloba ‘Globosa’: New topiary option?
More often seen as majestic trees, the stand out dwarf Ginkgo on the Boodles Raindance Garden at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, showcased its potential for topiary structure in a garden.
Wildlife
RHS and RSPB unite to champion Swifts
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is partnering with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to create a show garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025.
Shows
2025 National Amateur Gardening Show cancelled
The first show since the relaunch of Amateur Gardening magazine, the National Amateur Gardening Show has been cancelled for this year.
Natural Capital
Easing of Biodiversity Net Gain rules proposed for smaller sites
In a bid to streamline and make it easier to build on smaller sites, the environmental rules that require developers in England to improve wildlife habitats by 10% could be eased, under new government plans.
Business
Glee announces new food sector for this year’s show
Returning in September, the trade show announces the new addition, ‘Food at Glee’, offering garden centres and retail buyers the opportunity to explore the growing world of food and drink.
Media
Flymo’s new advertising campaign
Part of their ‘Easi Does It’ campaign, Flymo has released two new adverts conveying the message that with their cordless range, garden jobs don’t feel like work.
Exhibitions
Garden To Canvas: Cedric Morris & Benton End
Philip Mould & Company present Garden to Canvas: Cedric Morris and Benton End, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant flower paintings of Cedric Morris (1889–1982).
Events
FlowerTrials 2025
For four days, across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany, 56 plant breeders will present their latest plant introductions at the 2025 FlowerTrials.
People
David Lydiat appointed Head of External Affairs Plunkett UK
The Horticultural Trades Association Public Affairs and Policy Manager, David Lydiat has been appointed as Head of External Affairs at Plunkett UK.
Health
Horticulture professionals continue to experience wellbeing challenges
New research highlights worrying trends in physical discomfort, mental wellbeing, and financial confidence amongst those working in horticulture.
Charity
2025 Hospice UK Garden of Compassion Plant Sale
Plants from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Hospice UK Garden of Compassion go on sale in support hospice care and the relocation of the garden.
