Gardens
Green Allotments: win a community allotment site
The charity, Green Allotments has pledged to buy and set up new allotment sites, at low rents for two fortunate communities.
Charity
YPHA 2025-2026 sponsorship positions
The Young People in Horticulture Association would like to invite any businesses and industry leaders interested in becoming sponsors for 2025-2026.
Gardens
National Garden Scheme early garden openers for 2025
Looking towards the 2025 gardening season, the National Garden Scheme has announced the dates of their early garden openers.
Wildlife
Trichomonosis: Are our bird feeders up to scratch?
Could our feeding of wild birds, be aiding the spread of trichomonosis which has caused rapid decline of the British Greenfinch population and poses a threat to other beloved garden birds?
Report
Trichomonosis: Fatal disease causing rapid decline of our greenfinches
Not mentioned enough, trichomonosis is a fatal disease and the cause of the rapid decline of the British Greenfinch population and poses a serious threat to other, beloved garden birds.
Research
New study investigating routes of finch trichomonosis transmission in gardens
A new study is being conducted to improve understanding of finch trichomonosis transmission and mitigation measures for which public involvement is needed.
Business
Homebase falls into administration
The home improvement, gardening and DIY chain, Homebase has fallen into administration on the 13th of November, with consultancy firm Teneo appointed to oversee the process.
Charity
Mr Fothergill’s announces partnership with the Children’s Society
Mr Fothergill’s have partnered with the Children’s Society, a charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people across the UK.
Job
Eden Project: Director of Horticulture
With their 25th anniversary fast approaching, the Eden Project is recruiting for a visionary Director of Horticulture to join their senior team in support of the charity’s new projects.
Marketing
Peckish multimedia campaign returns this winter
Peckish, the wild bird food brand from Westland Horticulture, has reinvested in its ‘Colour In Your Garden’ media campaign to run from November.
Wildlife
Defra reports overall decline in wild bird numbers
Worrying figures from Defra indicate that wild bird numbers in the UK are continuing to fall.
Gardens
The Gardens Trust becomes National Trust Appointing Body
The Gardens Trust is now an official Appointing Body to the National Trust council to support the work of the Trust in caring for historic parks and gardens and championing their protection.
Gardens
Green Island Gardens is the winner of the RHS Partner Garden of the Year Award 2024
The Royal Horticultural Society announced that Green Island Gardens, a 20-acre garden near Colchester is the overall winner of the RHS Partner Garden of the Year Award 2024.
Job
Garden Museum: Project Director Benton End
The Garden Museum is recruiting for a driven and dynamic Project Director, to lead the transformation, development and delivery of the Benton End House & Gardens Project
Job
Crocus at Dorney: Head Gardener
The Crocus Plant Centre are looking to recruit a Head Gardener to lead the transformation of the gardens of Crocus at Dorney.
Regulation
Scottish Parliament’s Gardening & Horticulture Cross-Party Group discuss sector challenges with Rural Affairs Minister
The Scottish Parliament’s Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group hosted Rural Affairs Minister Jim Fairlie MSP to discuss the sector’s opportunities and challenges.
Careers
Autumn Budget likely to dampen hiring, says KPMG
The October KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs signalled declines in permanent and temporary placements, with experts warning further dampening due to the Autumn Budget
Awards
2024 GIMA Award winners
The winners of the 2024 GIMA Awards have been announced, recognising innovation, performance and contribution the garden retail sector by the garden sector suppliers and manufacturers.
Marketing
Garden Press Event 2025: brand showcase opportunity
Organised by the Horticultural Trades Association and the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association, the one-day exhibition, the Garden Press Event is set to take place in February 2025.
Collaboration
Paul Smith x Niwaki collection
Paul Smith and Niwaki founder Jake Hobson, have launched a new collection of gardening tools.