People
Kate Ebbens new GIMA President 2024-2025
Ten years GIMA Council member, Kate Ebbens has been voted in as GIMA President for the 2024- 2025 term.
Business
Durham plant nursery on the market
New Row Farm plant nursery, with three-bedroom house, outbuildings and retail space is on the market for a guide price of £975,000.
Product Launch
Dobies new vegetable and flower seeds
The international suppliers of flower and vegetable seeds, bedding, bulbs, fruit bushes, trees and horticultural tools have launched their new 2024 seed range.
Media
Waterperry Gardens hosts new series of BBC ‘Make it at Market’
Established by Beatrix Havergal, the Oxfordshire based Waterperry Gardens is the chosen location for the second series of the BBC show.
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Book Release
The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025
The annual seasonal guide by Lia Leendertz which provides the tools and inspiration to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year.
Business
Improved weather encourages 8% garden centre sales uplift
The latest Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Market Update for September 2024 reveals garden centre sales were +8% (vs. Aug 23), and garden category sales were +7% (vs. Aug 23).
Business
Challenging weather dampened garden centre sales
UK’s wettest spring since 1986 impacts garden centre sales, but non-gardening categories perform well
Job
Clifton Nurseries: Nursery Manager
London’s oldest garden centre is looking to recruit a retail leader to take management responsibility for the outdoor retail areas and shops at Clifton Nurseries in Little Venice, London.
Gardens
Tom Stuart-Smith to revive Trentham’s Italian Garden as part of the 20th Anniversary plans
The unique, 186-acre historic parkland garden will undergo a further series of ambitious garden development plans, part of a programme of events marking the 20th anniversary of the Gardens’ re-opening.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Project Giving Back
The grant-making charity is supporting fifteen gardens at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Gardens
Fulham Palace Trust’s Bishop Compton collection granted National Plant Collection status
Plant Heritage granted Fulham Palace Trust’s Bishop Compton collection, National Plant Collection status recognising the comprehensive range of plants first cultivated at the Palace during the tenure of Bishop Henry Compton.
Health
Thrive’s new campaign ‘Plants not Pressure’ puts the spotlight on men’s mental health & wellbeing
The new campaign by Thrive advocates gardens and green space as a place for men to grow their mental and physical strength.
Design
Physical model magic endures
Technological advances of (3D) computer modelling has resulted in decline in demand for physical architectural models, but for one modeller the landscape design industry is offering new opportunities.
Regulation
HTA engagement Political Party Conferences
The final day of the Conservative Party conference marked the close of the Horticultural Trades Association’s active participation in this year’s political party conference season.
Plants
Saving Darwin’s Oak
Even after the grief and outpouring over losing the Sycamore Gap tree, Shropshire Council is adamant to fell a majestic 550 year old oak, making way for the North West Relief Road.
Charity
Greenfingers 25th anniversary celebrations
Marking their 25th anniversary, the Greenfingers Charity’s Floral Ball is set to take place, June 2025 in the historic Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire.
Environment
The Lawn Association begins training at the University of Oxford
Marking the start of their collaboration to foster innovation and sustainability in lawn care, training sessions at the University of Oxford have commenced.
Business
New team: Plants for Europe and Altman Plants
The independent plant breeder’s agent, Plants for Europe has announced that they are now working with California-based Altman Plants, to bring new plant varieties to Europe and the UK.
Awards
George Plumptre, National Garden Scheme Chief Executive awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awards prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour to George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme.
Marketing
Eden Project unveils new branding
The first rebrand in Eden’s history, aims to reinforce its position as a leading voice in the environmental movement.