Regulation
Both the Dutch and UK flower industry express concerns regarding impending introduction of phytosanitary certificates on medium-risk products scheduled for 31 January 2024.
Plants
The council is giving away 750 free fruit trees to borough residents, schools and local community groups.
Design
Hard landscape features can be designed to support life, hosting plants, insects and microbe diversity.
Business
The end of an era of peat-fired electricity in the Edenderry power plant in Ireland switches from peat to burning biomass.
Plants
Professor James Hitchmough delivered the 2023 RHS John MacLeod Annual Lecture which took place in November at RHS Wisley and is now available to view online.
People
The founder of Flowers From The Farm association, Gill Hodgson steps down as Honorary President.
Worth a read
Garden designer Ann-Marie Powell shares her views on the trends we can expect in gardens and garden design in 2024.
Environment
Plans by the National Trust to convert former golf course on the Lincolnshire coast into a nature reserve have been approved.
Media
Kimberley Hornby will be flying solo with the newly launched Hornby George PR, previously known as Hornby Whitefoot PR.
Design
The transformation of the Glasshouse Borders at RHS Garden Wisley by the internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf is taking shape.
Exhibitions
In partnership with the Henry Moore Foundation, the Holburne Museum in Bath to dedicate entire retrospective to Moore’s sculptures with over 60 works that do not exceed 30cm in size.
Worth a read
The ecologist shares his views on the conservation of irreplaceable, uniquely biodiverse living monuments for their vital genetics in the next generation of ancient trees.
People
Horticulture (and closely related) industry representations amongst those honoured in the New Year’s Honours List 2024.
People
Renowned clematis breeder Raymond Evison has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his achievements and services to the horticultural industry.
Wildlife
Review of the unpredictable weather patterns in 2023 and their impact on nature and wildlife.
Job
The family-run garden centres in Essex and Suffolk are looking to appoint a financial controller to support the company.
Product Launch
The Royal Horticultural Society launches an AI chatbot to provide advice for members via their computer or phone.
Media
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and best wishes for the festive season.
Gardens
Landowner has given notice to terminate the lease renewal on historic village allotments after 130 years.
Business
The new S57 grading characteristics and values, growers can now indicate to what extent the product has been grown peat-free.