RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Plant nursery co-operative returns to RHS Chelsea
The Plant Fairs Roadshow (PFR) will return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Pavilion in 2024 with new nurseries joining the co-operative for the first time.
People
Ben Harrison: Garden Centre Association (GCA) new Chairman Elect
Ben Harrison, Operations Director of Haskins Garden Centres will become Chairman at the GCA’s annual conference in January 2026.
Natural Capital
Biodiversity Net Gain now applicable to small developments
Biodiversity net gain has applied to major developments since February, and from today also applies to small developments across England.
Research
Research into garden influences on health & wellbeing seek participants
Researchers are looking for people to take part in a psychological intervention to explore how spending time in the garden influences health and wellbeing
Wildlife
Impact domestic cats on wildlife
U.S. researchers draw up comprehensive list of what domestic cat prey, identifying more than 2000 species, including endangered ones
Research
Solar farms can boost pollinator habitats & diversity
A five-year U.S. based study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that solar farms can be hotspots for wildlife if seeded with wildflowers.
Media
Hornby George PR launch online press office
Created by Hornby George PR, the new platform called PressDonkey enabling direct brand and trade press communication.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
The Lion King Anniversary Garden
Designed by garden designer and presenter Juliet Sargaent, this showcase garden celebrates the 25th anniversary of stage production of the Lion King in London.
By the bye
A few favourite April Fooleries
Embracing the playful spirit of April Fools’ Day, we salute those individuals and businesses in the horticulture industry keen for a laugh…
On Instagram
A must follow @rhubarbrobert
Yorkshire based, fourth generation grower and aficionado of forced rhubarb….
Lifestyle
Floral spring celebration
Instagram is awash with beautiful images of floral spring decorations, but there’s one instagram account that always seems to trump the floral parade… Butter Wakefield
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
RHS Britain in Bloom 60th Anniversary: Gardening for People and Planet
Designed by Jon and James Wheatley, the 2024 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival feature garden celebrates the positive impacts of community gardening
Business
Good news for RHS online plant sales
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has reported pre-Easter online plant sales increased by 78% compared to last year (11-17th of March).
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
What’s in store at the 2024 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
For 2024, the festival celebrates anniversaries, international inspiration and gardening for wildlife.
Awards
2024 UK Florist of the Year competition
Organised by the British Florist Association to highlight and celebrate the creative talents of the floral industry.
Business
Royal FloraHolland heads towards 100% sustainability
As of the 1st of January 2026, Royal FloraHolland trading partners will be certified according to the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) with the aim to full FSI compliance by 2027.
Events
Gaze Burvill RHS Chelsea Preview in aid of Woodland Heritage & Horatio’s Garden
Luxury outdoor furniture brand Gaze Burvill will be hosting their 7th annual RHS Chelsea Preview event featuring leading garden designers presenting their show gardens.
Education
RHS school competition to create mini ‘No Adults Allowed’ garden
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has launched a nationwide competition aimed at UK primary schools, in celebration of the 2024 RHS Chelsea ‘No Adults Allowed Garden’.
Marketing
Peckish Wildbird habitat seed
New campaign by wild bird food brand, Peckish to inspire the public to make gardens a haven for birds by growing them a home.
Events
The Secrets of a Chelsea Garden with Tom Stuart-Smith & Peter Clay
A look behind the scenes as to what it takes to create a show garden for RHS Chelsea with Tom Stuart-Smith and Peter Clay, the founder of Crocus.
