Awards
2024 UK Florist of the Year competition
Organised by the British Florist Association to highlight and celebrate the creative talents of the floral industry.
Business
Royal FloraHolland heads towards 100% sustainability
As of the 1st of January 2026, Royal FloraHolland trading partners will be certified according to the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) with the aim to full FSI compliance by 2027.
Events
Gaze Burvill RHS Chelsea Preview in aid of Woodland Heritage & Horatio’s Garden
Luxury outdoor furniture brand Gaze Burvill will be hosting their 7th annual RHS Chelsea Preview event featuring leading garden designers presenting their show gardens.
Education
RHS school competition to create mini ‘No Adults Allowed’ garden
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has launched a nationwide competition aimed at UK primary schools, in celebration of the 2024 RHS Chelsea ‘No Adults Allowed Garden’.
Marketing
Peckish Wildbird habitat seed
New campaign by wild bird food brand, Peckish to inspire the public to make gardens a haven for birds by growing them a home.
Events
The Secrets of a Chelsea Garden with Tom Stuart-Smith & Peter Clay
A look behind the scenes as to what it takes to create a show garden for RHS Chelsea with Tom Stuart-Smith and Peter Clay, the founder of Crocus.
Charity
National Garden Scheme provides £247,502 community garden funding
The National Garden Scheme (NGS) announced the distribution of the funding to 95 community garden projects across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Charity
Furzey gardening team seek support for RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival show garden
A talented group of gardeners want to show that people with learning disabilities are creative, committed and challenge the prejudices they face every day.
Business
Gaze Burvill certifies as a B Corp company
Luxury garden furniture maker, Gaze Burvill is now a certified B Corp, joining a global movement of like-minded businesses pushing for change.
Marketing
‘Misleading’ EasiGrass advert banned
The Advertising Standards Authority banned Easigrass advert on the grounds the marketing materials misled consumers over supposed green credentials of plastic grass
Design
What You Can See Garden: Royal Windsor Flower Show
Designed by Alan Williams, the What You Can See Garden signifies the idea of everything coming full circle and the harmony it brings.
Awards
Sprint team BNG research short-listed for Vice Chancellor’s Research Engagement Award
The Sprint team established themselves as a centre of excellence for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) research and building a strong network of stakeholders.
Charity
British Garden Centres raises over £15,000 for Garden Re-Leaf Day
In support of Garden Re-Leaf Day, the annual event that raises funds for Greenfingers Charity, British Garden Centres managed to raise over £15,000.
Awards
Rosie Atkins, Charles Dowding, Chris Lane & Neil Lucas amongst those celebrated at the RHS People Awards
RHS People Award winners were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to horticulture and gardening at the awards ceremony in the Lindley Hall, London.
Gardens
Biodiversity: Every garden matters
New research paper by Garden Organic reveals how gardens are a key tool in tackling biodiversity loss.
Regulation
Horticulture industry calls for urgent clarity ahead of ‘cliff-edge’ border changes
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture.
People
Dobbies Garden Centres appoints Jonathan Wass as their new CFO
The UK garden centre retailer, Dobbies announces an update in their senior leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Wass as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Environment
Sustainable lawn care: University of Oxford collaborates with the Lawn Association
The Lawn Association is collaborating with the University of Oxford to spearhead a new venture in sustainable lawn care training.
