Awards
Garden Centre Association 2024 Awards
Winners of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards including, the Garden Centres of Excellence were announced at their annual GCA conference.
Worth a read
Will Biodiversity Net Gain benefit the landscape community?
As of the 12th of February, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will mandate the assessment of habitats on development land and require this habitat to be enhanced by a minimum of 10%.
Environment
High-tech aerial mapping of hedgerows
Scientists have harnessed innovative technology to produce a comprehensive map of hedgerows across the length and breadth of England.
Product Launch
RocketGro products certified vegan
Peat-free growing media producer, RocketGro has announced that two of its best-selling products have been verified by the Vegan Society.
Local Heroes
Chelsea Physic Garden: Forget-me-nots
An important and endearing initiative by the Chelsea Physic Garden to support people living with dementia and their families.
Plants
The Caley Brothers: Accessible mushroom growing
Mushrooms are having their moment and on their way to becoming a staple in the gardener’s grow-your-own arsenal.
Events
Plant Health: a glimpse behind the scenes
Exclusive trade event held at Fera’s Plant Health laboratory in York on plant health on the 14th of February 2024.
Events
RHS Peat-Free Workshops
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to host a new series of free workshops on Transitioning to Peat-Free, with the RHS team and industry experts
Artisan
Patrick Dougherty: The magic of sticks
With just sticks and saplings, sculpture artist, Patrick Dougherty creates the most incredible, ephemeral installations, showcasing the beauty of the natural world.
Regulation
The Statutory Biodiversity Metric
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) publishes the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric calculation tool.
Gardens
Bumper 2024 National Garden Scheme season
The National Garden Scheme promises a wonderful, expanded portfolio of gardens to visit this year.
Events
No Chelsea Fringe Festival in 2024
With the founder-director Tim Richardson stepping down, the team have decided to suspend the festival for the foreseeable future in order to focus on other work and projects.
RHS
Coming Full Circle: Tom Stuart-Smith
An update on the National Garden Scheme 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden by the designer, Tom-Stuart Smith.
Charity
RHS celebrates 60 years of Britain in Bloom
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of Britain in Bloom, which over the years has continued to bring people together, forged life-long relationships and enriched lives.
Product Launch
Kent & Stowe new SureCut range
For 2024, Kent & Stowe is launching a new collection of cutting tools that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering.
Awards
Greenwood Plants wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2024
UK wholesale nursery, Greenwood Plants has been awarded the title of International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2024 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
Marketing
Hillier launches new website for commercial trees
Hillier has unveiled its new website, showcasing its vast offering of field and container grown trees.
Environment
HTA Environmental Horticulture Manifesto
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has officially released its Environmental Horticulture Manifesto, outlining ten key priorities for a future UK Government.
Exhibitions
Sir Hans Sloane Exhibition ‘For the curious and interested’
New touring exhibition showcasing a selection of objects from the physician and naturalist Sir Hans Sloane’s collection.
Awards
New date for the GIMA Awards
The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) representing garden manufacturers and suppliers has confirmed November the 7th 2024 for its annual awards ceremony.
