On Instagram
Green bus shelters
Bus shelters across the country should be seen as green real estate, able to contribute to healthy living environment.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Burma Skincare Initiative Spirit of Partnership Garden
A garden design to support Burmese healthcare workers treating adults and children with terrible skin conditions.
Environment
Kenya declares public holiday to plant trees
As part of their plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, a public holiday has been declared for a nationwide tree-planting day.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
MOROTO no IE
Kazuyuki Ishihara returns to the show with a garden filled with vibrant acers and waterfall, blending natural beauty the practicalities of life.
Job
Marcus Barnett Studio Senior Landscape Designer
London based garden & landscape practice are recruiting an experienced senior landscape designer to join the team.
Careers
Resilient Pocket Planting design opportunity
Supported by Hortus Loci, the applications for Resilient Pocket Planting at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024 are now open.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The Boodles Garden
A garden celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery, bringing the spirit of significant artworks to the Chelsea Flower Show.
On Instagram
Dordogne magic
Instagram eye candy courtesy of @dordogneperigord of Marqueyssac’s incredible sculpted topiary.
Media
Monty Don on the Dish
The nation’s favourite gardener features on the jolly Waitrose podcast hosted by DJ Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett
Environment
Whitewebbs Park lease set for judicial review
Enfield Dispatch reports that permission was granted for judicial review of the decision to award the 25-year lease of Whitewebbs Park to Premier League football club.
Media
Rewilding the mind
Beth Chatto Gardens announced that the full 2022 Symposium is now available to watch on their YouTube channel.
Good stuff
Enchanting bird boxes
Hand made, by a gardener for the birds in gardeners’ gardens…
People
Boyd Douglas-Davies Chairman-Elect for Greenfingers
Industry stalwart, Greenfingers Honorary member and founder of Garden Re-Leaf Day appointed charity Trustee and Chairman-Elect
Events
Headline show garden by Adam Frost for Gardeners’ World Live
Garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost is designing ‘The Chef’s Table’ garden.
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.
Business
HTA joins forces to call for Scottish rates freeze
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and leading businesses have called for a freeze in business rates in Scotland.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Freedom from Torture Garden: A Sanctuary for Survivors
A place of sanctuary, of peace and hope where horticultural therapy calms, heals and restores survivors of torture on their journey to recovery.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The ‘No Adults Allowed’ Garden
A Chelsea first, a joyful garden designed and made by children, for children, highlighting the importance of access to nature for children.
Education
Horticulture classroom at Folkestone Academy
Newly built horticulture classroom stands promotes environmental awareness among school students and wider community.
On Instagram
Must follow @thetreespotter
Dan Crowley’s instagram posts provide a beautiful and captivating insight into the wonderful world of ancient trees.