Business
Crocus now ‘Plant Healthy’ certified
The online gardening brand are now Plant Healthy certified which is awarded to businesses who promote the highest levels of plant health and biosecurity.
Business
Contribute to the nation’s largest national research on business progress to net zero
The UK Net Zero Business Census aims to provide invaluable insights into the nation’s net zero journey for policy makers, investors and business leaders.
Interview
The lowdown on RHS Chelsea judging with James Alexander Sinclair
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show fast approaching, we asked renowned RHS Judge, James Alexander Sinclair to share all about the art of judging show gardens.
Charity
Alitex employees take on Le Loop fundraising cycle challenge
Team members from the greenhouse brand, Alitex, take on a mammoth 225km cycle challenge this June to help raise funds for the William Wates Memorial Trust.
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Design
Designed by Andy Sturgeon, the Mediterranean garden at Beningbrough Hall officially opened
The new, future-proofed for changing climate, Mediterranean garden at the National Trust’s Beningbrough Hall in Yorkshire has officially opened.
Product Launch
Feverfew Garden Co. becomes first UK brand to offer four sizes specifically sized for female hands
The Feverfew Garden Company has experienced unprecedented success, marking a year of growth and innovation.
Charity
NGS & Macmillan: 40th anniversary of a very special partnership
As part of Gardens and Health Week, the National Garden Scheme is celebrating a unique, 40-year charitable partnership with one of the most significant beneficiaries, Macmillan Cancer Support.
Business
The OWO by Raffles
Marcus Barnett Studio designed the gardens, terraces and courtyards at the iconic OWO – old war office, the latest Raffles hotel in London.
Business
Extreme rains impact tulip supplies
Dutch flower bulb trade association, Royal Anthos warns of a 2025 shortage of tulip bulbs, with subsequent price increases on account of extreme, heavy rains.
Plants
Peter Beales Roses to unveil new ‘With Courage’ rose
New charity rose and lifesaving-themed Great Pavilion display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary
Artisan
Stone sculpture exhibition at Falconhurst
The Falconhurst Estate will host a debut exhibition of sculpture celebrating the medium of stone, inspired by Asthall Manor’s, on form sculpture exhibition.
Worth a read
Cement free industry?
The cement industry produces 8% of the world’s CO2 pollution, an alarming 4 billion tonnes every single year.
Marketing
Boost advertisement campaign back on TV
Ahead of the peak season, Westland Horticulture’s All-Purpose liquid plant feed, Boost will be back on TV in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Environment
United for Nature: The Restore Nature Now march
An estimated 60,000 people marched through central London to Parliament Square on Saturday in aid of stronger political action to tackle the nature and climate crisis.
Marketing
STIGA sponsors Bayer 04 Leverkusen football team
Garden tool manufacturer STIGA is now the official groundskeeping partner of Bayer 04 Leverkusen until the end of June 2025.
Events
Principal Engineer AgriTech WMG, Emilio Loo Monardez to speak at HTA’s FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces a new speaker for the upcoming FutureGrow Expo 2024.
People
Cate Blanchett named as first ever Ambassador of Wakehurst
Cate Blanchett will highlight the global impact of the vital works by Wakehurst, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s wild botanic garden and home to the Millennium Seed Bank.
Media
A century of bookmaking
Phaidon Books is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
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.
Research
Salt tolerance of Solanum pimpinellifolium
A major environmental stressor, salinity limits the productivity of crop plants as most are sensitive to high concentrations of salts in the soil, apart from a small but mighty tomato…