Research
The enigma that is, the sunflower
Research shows that sunflower solar tracking and phototropism is more complicated than expected.
In a nutshell
RHS Gardens for our Future: Water
Cambridge Conservation Dr M. Maunder, RHS Environmental Hort. Dr M. Gush, Met Office Dr F. Garry, Wisley S. Das & designer T. Massey.
Job
Office Manager Jekka’s Herb Farm
Renowned organic herb farm, growing over 400 varieties is recruiting for a versatile professional to oversee office operations.
In a nutshell
RHS Gardens for our Future: Trees
Summit panel discussion chaired by Arit Anderson; Tony Kirkham MBE VMH, CEO Tree Council Sara Lom, Research fellow Dr Elisabeth Larsen.
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
WaterAid Garden designed by Tom Massey and Je Ahn
Addressing the challenges of variable climates, the garden highlights the importance of sustainable water management and harnessing the power of rainwater.
Business
Top 100 best vegetable restaurants in the world
The We’re Smart® ranking aims to encourage healthy, ecological and sustainable ways in food sector and beyond, includes several of the UK’s best restaurants.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Tom Stuart-Smith returns to RHS Chelsea
The renowned landscape architect and garden designer will design the ‘National Garden Scheme Garden’ for the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The Flood Resilient Garden
Designed to drive awareness of flood risk and inspire improvements in the flood resilience of homes, gardens and green spaces around the UK.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Octavia Hill Garden designed by Ann-Marie Powell
A garden designed to emphasise the importance of urban communities and universal access to nature for physical and mental health.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Project Giving Back
The grant-making charity is supporting fifteen gardens at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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.
On Instagram
A must follow @botanical_tales
Dried flower artist & nature loving creator of sustainable ethereal floral installations and art.
Business
His Majesty, the King opens Priscilla Bacon Lodge
New state-of-the-art palliative unit, specifically designed to provide holistic care and for patients to enjoy the surrounding landscape and gardens.
People
New House & Garden ‘Outside’ newsletter
Weekly snippets into the gardening exploits of Clare Foster, garden editor for House & Garden.
Plants
Breakthrough bacterial wilt research
Groundbreaking research maps pathogenic protein activity in plant roots and provides insights into their construction.
Charity
Community composting initiative
The Marldon Community Composting scheme promotes home composting and offers locals a place to compost their bulky garden waste for usable garden soil conditioner.
Artisan
Horatio’s Garden Online Auction
Over 70 leading UK artists have donated paintings, sculpture, ceramics and photography for the auction to raise funds for Horatio’s Garden.
Environment
Pumpkin waste
Whilst the pumpkins on the spectacular RHS Wisley Autumn Produce Display may be heading to the donation stand, RHS catering department or staff to take home, others may not be so lucky…
Job
Gardener Private Garden Mallorca
Landscape architect and garden designer, Tom Stuart-Smith is seeking a gardener to maintain a private garden of his design on the island of Mallorca.
On Instagram
A must follow @lauraellenbacon
Sculptor of unique large-scale, woven works using natural materials set in landscape and interiors such as Chatsworth Somerset House, Sudeley Castle and Blackwell.