Business
Crocus to expand Rocket Gro partnership
Based on successful trading, the commercial partnership between British peat-free brand, RocketGro and Crocus, the online retailer will be expanded.
Events
AI expert, Dr Daniel Hulme is the featured speaker at Horticulture, the Conference
Horticultural Trades Association announces that renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, Dr Daniel Hulme is to be the featured speaker at Horticulture, the Conference.
Environment
Plastic plant pots to be accepted in kerbside recycling from 2026
Starting in 2026, all non-black, recyclable PET or PP plastic plant pots will be accepted in household kerbside recycling in England.
Design
Emerging garden design trends reveal sustainability shift
Survey conducted by Creepers Nursery at the SGD Spring Conference on latest trends in garden design, reflects strong shift towards sustainability, nature-centric layouts, and climate change resilience.
Media
Peter Donegan to appear on Room to Improve
Landscape Architect Peter Donegan MSGD to return to television screens alongside landscape contractors Maylim on a double episode of Ireland‘s popular tv show Room to Improve, hosted by architect Dermot Bannon.
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.
Events
Exhibitor lineup FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association announces expanding lineup of exhibitors for the upcoming FutureGrow Expo.
Gardens
National Allotments Week 2024
This year’s National Allotments Week celebrates the role allotments play in promoting biodiversity, affirming them as vital green spaces that support wildlife, improve air quality, promote health and mitigate carbon emissions.
Business
British Garden Centres acquires Langlands Garden Centres
The family-owned, British Garden Centres, has announced the acquisition of Langlands Garden Centres and its three stores: Shiptonthorpe, Whinmoor and Loxley.
People
Liz Nicholson elected as member of the RHS Council
Along with Nick Dunn and Ruth Willmott, Liz Nicholson has been duly elected as Ordinary Member of the RHS Council until the end of the RHS AGM in 2029.
Environment
Sustainability of urban forests questioned
New US based research suggests that the trees people are planting in their gardens may not be sustainable in a hotter, drier world.
Business
GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund is now open for applications
A celebration of grassroots development and innovation, the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund provides an annual grant of up to £6,000 to help launch innovative, never before seen products for the gardening market.
Environment
Jekka McVicar encourages gardener participation in climate change research project
In her capacity as the Vice President of the RHS, Jekka McVicar appealed to gardeners across the country to participate in the research project to ascertain how climate change is affecting plants in gardens.
Design
Project Giving Back: 2026 RHS Chelsea funding
For the final year of Project Giving Back’s funding for RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens, previously unsuccessful applicants may have another chance to gain support for a 2026 show garden.
Environment
Tree planting ‘Branching Out’ Fund open for applications
The Tree Council grant seeking to establish trees, hedgerows, and orchards is open for applications.
Gardens
RHS seeks gardeners’ climate change insights
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), University of Sheffield and University of Reading want to hear how climate change is affecting plants in gardens, as they combine forces to help future proof them.
Regulation
HTA calls for rapid review of environmental targets to recognise the value of horticulture
Following the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s announcement to overhaul the planning system, the HTA calls for cooperation and recognition for horticulture’s economic and environmental contribution.
Natural Capital
Nattergal purchases third rewilding site
Nattergal has purchased Harold’s Park Wildland in Essex for rewilding, offering potential for community and corporate engagement.
