Design
Jo Thompson’s Augmented Reality show garden
The award-winning designer Jo Thompson brings Augmented Reality to 2024 Shenzhen Flower Show in a show garden first.
Good stuff
Willow grow-throughs…
Artist and basket maker, Angela Cole makes making woodland inspired baskets and garden ware.
Environment
Pollution is changing the scent of flowers
Sensory pollution arising from human activity is degrading the chemical compounds responsible for floral scents, confusing insects trying to locate flowers.
People
TV Dr Amir Khan: Gardening & Mental Health
Popular TV Dr Amir Khan, who works full-time as a GP and is the resident doctor on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, values his garden for the mental health boost.
Careers
Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships 2024: Supervisor applications open
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is inviting applications from researchers wishing to host an undergraduate studentship in plant health over the summer of 2024.
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.
Regulation
Ten weeks to critical border shift
Just ten weeks before the UK government’s planned switch-off of the Place of Destination (PoD) system on 30th April, when Border Control Points (BCPs) are set to become operational.
Business
Hard landscaping topped garden centre January sales
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report for January 2024 showed that outdoor projects are on the up, with good sales of hardy plants, seeds and bulbs (February 2024).
Business
Garden retail industry shows resilience despite recession
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) market update shows that despite economic recession, the garden retail continues to show some green shoots to kick off the year.
Awards
Arboricultural Association Awards: Nominations open for 2024
Nominations are open for 2024’s Arboricultural Association Awards, which celebrate arborists who go above and beyond in tree care.
Business
HTA celebrates 125 years
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) marked 125 years of dedicated support for UK Environmental Horticulture at the Garden Press Event.
Tourism
Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons retain their stars
Famous for its garden gastronomy, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons have managed to retain their two Michelin stars for 40 years this year.
Plants
Endangered conifers planted at RHS Rosemoor
The last of the six endangered Wollemi Pines were planted at RHS Rosemoor as part of a special worldwide conservation programme led Forestry England.
Natural Capital
Dutch lottery grant boosts wildlife comeback in Europe
The Dutch Postcode Lottery has awarded Rewilding Europe a special grant of 2.2 million euros for the European Wildlife Comeback Fund.
Products
Fryd: community-centric gardening app launches in the UK
A new app aiming to redefine gardening for a new generation as a vibrant social experience and one that is accessible to all.
Events
Borde Hill Garden Festival
Nestled within the heritage-listed Garden in West Sussex, the new Borde Hill Garden Festival will showcase the best for home and garden.
Product Launch
New Crocus Collection 2024
Ahead of the Garden Press Event, a sneaky preview of the new ‘Bring the Outside in’ Crocus Collection.
Business
Building on the legacy: Bells Horticulture & Peter Beales Roses
Early February, Bells Horticultural announced their acquisition of the award-winning roses, British family business, Peter Beales Roses.
Plants
Welsh gardeners offered vouchers to dig up their Cotoneaster
The North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT) offering gardeners £20 vouchers to remove Cotoneaster plants from their gardens as an incentive.
Business
Michael Gove visits nursery to discuss critical April border changes
Plants Limited welcomed the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP in Surrey to discuss concerns of the border changes.
