Shows
2025 National Amateur Gardening Show cancelled
The first show since the relaunch of Amateur Gardening magazine, the National Amateur Gardening Show has been cancelled for this year.
Natural Capital
Easing of Biodiversity Net Gain rules proposed for smaller sites
In a bid to streamline and make it easier to build on smaller sites, the environmental rules that require developers in England to improve wildlife habitats by 10% could be eased, under new government plans.
Business
Glee announces new food sector for this year’s show
Returning in September, the trade show announces the new addition, ‘Food at Glee’, offering garden centres and retail buyers the opportunity to explore the growing world of food and drink.
Media
Flymo’s new advertising campaign
Part of their ‘Easi Does It’ campaign, Flymo has released two new adverts conveying the message that with their cordless range, garden jobs don’t feel like work.
Exhibitions
Garden To Canvas: Cedric Morris & Benton End
Philip Mould & Company present Garden to Canvas: Cedric Morris and Benton End, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant flower paintings of Cedric Morris (1889–1982).
Events
FlowerTrials 2025
For four days, across 27 locations in the Netherlands and Germany, 56 plant breeders will present their latest plant introductions at the 2025 FlowerTrials.
People
David Lydiat appointed Head of External Affairs Plunkett UK
The Horticultural Trades Association Public Affairs and Policy Manager, David Lydiat has been appointed as Head of External Affairs at Plunkett UK.
Health
Horticulture professionals continue to experience wellbeing challenges
New research highlights worrying trends in physical discomfort, mental wellbeing, and financial confidence amongst those working in horticulture.
Charity
2025 Hospice UK Garden of Compassion Plant Sale
Plants from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Hospice UK Garden of Compassion go on sale in support hospice care and the relocation of the garden.
Products
Vale Wildlife Hospital launches Hedgehog Food
Part of their ‘Happy Hedgehogs, Healthy Gardens’ campaign, Vale Wildlife Hospital launched Vale’s Hedgehog Food, designed to provide essential nutrients for hedgehogs.
Collaboration
Sid Hill x Sneeboer: Thornett trowel
Sneeboer and ecological garden designer, Sid Hill teamed up to trial the release of the Thornett trowel at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, designed by Hill’s grandfather.
Business
Plant growers and nurseries get minimal recognition, says Hortus Loci
One of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s main plant suppliers, Hortus Loci is calling to the industry for more recognition for the show supplying nurseries, to encourage the next generation of growers to undertake show growing.
Trees & Shrubs
New national campaign launched to check for strangling tree-ties
A joint Fund4Trees and Arboricultural Association national campaign has been launched to encourage the public to check for strangling tree ties.
Awards
Cha No Niwa wins RHS People’s Choice 2025
An award voted for by the public, the RHS People’s Choice Award winners for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 have been announced.
Business
Championing Irish and British horticulture
Irish Ambassador to Great Britain, Martin Fraser and his wife, Deirdre, hosted a special event to celebrate the best of Irish and British horticulture at the Irish Embassy in London.
Media
Telegraph bought by US private equity consortium
RedBird Capital Partners announced the purchase of Telegraph Media Group for £500 million, concluding two years of uncertainty over future of titles
Awards
Final call for 2025 GIMA Awards entries
The GIMA Awards showcase innovation, performance and contribution the garden retail sector by the garden sector suppliers and manufacturers.
Events
2025 SGLD Symposium: Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate
Taking place in Sheffield this autumn, the 2025 Society of Garden and Landscape Designers Symposium (SGLD) explores how designers can create beautiful, resilient spaces in the face of climate change.
HTA
Close cooperation EU-UK horticulture associations
In the week of the EU-UK Leaders’ Summit, international, European and UK trade associations convened at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, demonstrating their close collaboration.
Business
Prioritisation of green infrastructure and support for SMEs needed, says HTA
Horticultural Trades Association Chief Executive, Fran Barnes calls on the government to prioritise green infrastructure and better support for small businesses at Industry Forum Reception.
