Events
The Duchess of Edinburgh to open 2024 Royal Windsor Flower Show
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Edinburgh will be opening the 117th Royal Windsor Flower Show, which takes place this Saturday 8 June 2024 in Windsor Great Park.
People
Susan Raikes is the new Director of Wakehurst at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Susan Raikes has been appointed as Director of Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex to engage the wider public in the beauty and scientific value of the Wakehurst site.
Regulation
HTA highlights importance of gardening and horticulture at Scone Palace Garden Fair
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) invited political guests to the Scone Palace Garden Fair this past weekend to highlight the importance of gardening and environmental horticulture in communities.
Environment
The Society of Garden Designers calls on Airbnb to make rental gardens greener
The Society of Garden Designers is urging Airbnb to help make holiday and long-term rental properties more sustainable by means of their new Green & Easy Garden Checklist.
People
Ade Sellars to host the new Urban Gardening Stage at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Gardener, presenter and writer, Ade Sellars will be hosting the new Urban Gardening Stage at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the Birmingham NEC.
Product Launch
Plant Belles: New ‘Leaf’ plant supports
Plant Belles are set to launch their new ‘Leaf’ plant support collection designed in collaboration with Matthew Pottage MHort (RHS) at the upcoming Borde Hill Garden Festival.
Health
Gardens and local green space leads to lower incidence of antidepressant use
New research paper reveals strong link between living near green space and decreases in antidepressant prescription refills, highlighting the importance of nature for health & wellbeing and urban planning.
Wildlife
Five-star luxury for pollinators at the Erddig estate
A rather grand new home for local pollinators of the National Trust’s Erddig hall…
Exhibitions
Now You See Us: Women artists in Britain 1520–1920
Spanning 400 years, the Tate Britain’s ‘Now You See Us’ exhibition celebrates women as professional artists and seeks to dismantle the stereotypes surrounding women artists in history.
Charity
Blue Diamond Garden Centres launch Community Garden Competition
Prompted by their Octavia Hill inspired, 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, Blue Diamond are offering financial support to five UK community garden projects.
Environment
Wildlife Trusts Great Big Nature Survey is live
The UK’s largest people and nature survey run by the Wildlife Trusts seeks to understand how public opinion on surrounding nature is changing over time.
Exhibitions
Revealing Nature: The Art of Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines
Exciting new exhibition at Gainsborough’s House celebrating the colourful and unique art of Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines.
Product Launch
Haws go full colour….
The world’s oldest watering can company, Haws, launch their final set of green shades as part of their 12 strong, Splash of Colour, indoor collection.
Environment
Artificial grass turns off prospective house buyers, claims Winkworth
Winkworth Estate & Letting Agents explain that in addition to negative aesthetic and environmental impact, the use of artificial grass can be damaging to properties affecting appeal and value.
Exhibitions
Plantae 2024: botanical artistry
Held online for 2024, the Plantae exhibition showcases the incredible work of botanical artists far and wide.
People
Frances Tophill partners with Chef & Brewer to create biodiverse, sustainable pub gardens for the chain
Presenter, author and designer, Francis Tophill is working with Chef & Brewer to improve their pub gardens, making them more sustainable, biodiverse spaces
Education
Great Bradfords School renovated garden opened by Jamie Oliver
Chef and author Jamie Oliver, opened the newly renovated garden at Great Bradfords Junior School in Braintree, Essex.
Business
B&Q commits to selling only peat-free plants by 2026
The DIY and home improvement retailing company, B&Q have sold only 100% peat-free bagged compost since 2023, but have elevated their commitment to also selling only peat-free plants by 2026.
Design
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam greenhouse to become completely climate neutral
The eye-catching Amsterdam Hortus Botanicus greenhouse is being renovated to become completely sustainable, heated without gas – providing an inspiring example to all.
People
Greenfingers welcome actress, Fiona Dolman as the charity’s newest Ambassador
The actress known for playing Sarah Barnaby in Midsomer Murders, Fiona Dolman has become a new ambassador for the Greenfingers charity.
