Business
Paper based gift vouchers phased out
The National Garden Gift Voucher (NGGV) scheme is modernising to focus on gift cards and e-giftcards.
Events
Glee 2024 review
Attendee numbers for Glee 2024 were up year-on-year, with an increased presence of owner, buyers and retailers says the organiser.
People
Editor of The Garden, Tom Howard wins Editor of Year at PPA Awards
The PPA Awards champion businesses and individuals from every corner of the specialist media sector.
Health
Children’s Society report shows UK teenagers less happy than European peers
The 2024 Good Childhood Report revealed that too many young people are unhappy with their lives.
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Awards
Britain in Bloom 2023
Newcastle-under-Lyme is the overall winner of the prestigious national community gardening competition.
Gardens
Planning permission granted for Queen Elizabeth II commemorative garden
Planning permission has been granted for the new garden in Regent’s Park to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
Business
Garden centre trading poised for recovery as RHS Chelsea boosts gardening inspiration
The Market Update by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) reflects on challenging April trading but shares optimism for May on account of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Regulation
Estimated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees revealed
Defra has published the indicative basic fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is due to be implemented for packaging in 2025.
Job
The Farplants Group: Marketing and Communications Manager
Suppliers of outdoor plants to UK garden centres, Farplants Sales Ltd is recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join their team.
People
Horticultural professions unite to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media stand together with women worldwide and reaffirm their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Business
Plants for Europe & Downderry Nursery
Even though Dr. Simon Charlesworth is retiring, he will continue to be part of the industry and is working on future launches of new lavender varieties.
Business
Garden centres face a challenging spring
Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the HTA comments on February garden centre performance and outlook for spring.
Plants
Native plant consumption in the US
Fuelled by consumer demand and mandated by legislation, native plant consumption in the US is growing but it’s a protracted process.
Business
Kenya based flower farm, Tambuzi is now a certified B corporation
Fairtrade flower farm, Tambuzi announced that they are now a certified B Corporation, joining the global community of businesses that meet the scheme’s high social and environmental standards.
Business
Feverfew Garden wins Scottish EDGE award
Orkney-based garden wear business wins Young Edge award in Scotland’s funding competition aimed at identifying and supporting entrepreneurial talent.
People
Flowers From The Farm: Gill Hodgson steps down
The founder of Flowers From The Farm association, Gill Hodgson steps down as Honorary President.
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.
Business
Sarah Raven nursery Rookery Farm is Planet Mark certified
Sarah Raven announced that their plant nursery, Rookery Farm is now Planet Mark certified.
Business
Challenging June trading for garden centres
According to the July Market Update by the Horticultural Trades Association, garden centres experienced continued challenging trading conditions in June 2024.
Business
Homebase for sale again
For the second time within four years, Homebase is up for sale with potential buyers already sounded out on a potential deal.