Gardens
Hiroshima atomic bomb seeds planted
Ginkgo seeds from trees that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima will be planted at Oxford Botanic Garden as symbols of peace.
Careers
2024 application for LSA Fellowship scheme open
The Fellowship programme helps cultivate and mature prospective industry leaders to safeguard the industry’s future.
Environment
Woodland Trust petition to save ancient trees
Most of our ancient trees are not legally protected, the Trust is urging the Government to change that.
Charity
The Sunnyside Orchard Project 2024
Horticultural therapy, quality perennial plant growing, training & education, sustainable social enterprise and community hub at Serge Hill.
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Product Launch
Niwaki goes street…
Japanese gardening cross-over with New York streetwear, the limited-run Niwaki x Noah collaboration.
Education
Inspiring Future Green Leaders programme
Earth Trust launches new programme to cultivate environmental stewardship in future generations, forging a strong connection between young minds and the natural world.
People
My Real Garden community 60,000 strong
Ann Marie Powell’s Instagram Community has grown to an impressive 60,000 followers.
Media
Sarah Raven launches Cookalong series
To celebrate the re-release of Sarah Raven’s Garden Cookbook, she is launching a new podcast series with live cooking demonstrations.
Environment
Defra launches new consultation on protecting hedgerows
The new consultation seeks views on the best way to maintain and improve existing environmental protections around hedgerows, as well as inform Defra’s approach to enforcement.
Gardens
Sculpture by the Lakes gains botanic garden accreditation
Dorset’s sculpture park and art venue have been granted official Botanic Garden Status for the gardens and plant conservation efforts, an accreditation held by only 83 gardens in the world.
Business
Update Border Target Operating Model
The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) sets out a model for the import of Sanitary and Phytosanitary goods, which includes plants and plant products.
Business
The allure of the old and recycled
Chelsea Flower Show favourite adornment haven opens permanent shop in West Sussex.
Worth a read
The new face of sustainable gardening
Naturalistic and chemical free gardening is the prevailing fashion but it requires adopting philosophical and aesthetic change.
Environment
UK front gardens at risk from EV
Electric vehicle charging tech designer EO Charging has polled 2,000 British homeowners to ascertain how they were balancing greener motoring with the potential loss of garden space.
RHS
New RHS Show Manchester, April 2024
The RHS Show portfolio is extending to include a new urban show planned for April next year.
Plants
Urban trees focus of competition
The Tree of the Year competition organised by the Woodland Trust, shines a spotlight on ancient trees in urban locations.
People
Tamsin Westhorpe supports Wimborne Community Garden
Garden writer, editor and all round garden guru Tamsin Westhorpe is to give a special talk to help raise funds for the Wimborne Community Garden.
Environment
Beekeepers seek public help to fight Asian hornet
The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) is calling on the public to help fight the invasive threat to honey bees and other pollinators.
Business
Paper based gift vouchers phased out
The National Garden Gift Voucher (NGGV) scheme is modernising to focus on gift cards and e-giftcards.
Business
HTA warning of plant & tree shortages
The horticultural industry warns of plant shortages by 2027 if peat ban is brought forward to end of 2026.