Natural Capital
New report reveals that Epping Forest, London and Essex’s largest green space is worth around £64.4 million a year in public benefits, with a present value of £1.9 billion over 50 years.
Product Launch
Luxury garden furniture maker Gaze Burvill launches new, pre-designed modular outdoor kitchen collection.
Design
The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Cluster Groups provide access to a local network for support for garden designers and events in their area.
Business
Family-run, Bells Horticultural has announced the acquisition of the celebrated Peter Beales Roses business.
Awards
Abstract photograph by June Sharpe is the overall winner of the 2024 International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition.
Plants
Marking the tenth anniversary of Toby’s Garden Festival, the host Toby Buckland has teamed up with Paul Jupp of ‘Meadow in My Garden’ to raise awareness of the plight of bees and pollinators.
Business
After years of trials, Seoint Nurseries Ltd. in Wales becomes one first commercial growers to embraced peat-free.
Design
Celebrating the best in garden design, the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has announced their 2024 award winners.
Exhibitions
The Secrets by Damien Hirst consist of a series of eight unique prints that depict thriving, flourishing gardens based on works from his latest series, The Secret Gardens Paintings.
Product Launch
The Feverfew Garden Company has experienced unprecedented success, marking a year of growth and innovation.
Research
A new study on sonic restoration has found that fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking potential for improved ecosystem recovery.
Events
The speaker line-up for the Collaboration and Innovation Zone at the Garden Press Event which will be held on the 20th of February at the Business Design Centre in London.
Business
In response to Defra’s supply chain review on the horticulture sector, the NFU wants to hear from growers to help shape its response.
On Instagram
Norfolk baker, Kerry Roberts with her blossoming, floral decoration cake bouquet business.
Job
The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) team at RBG Kew is seeking a research assistant.
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.