Tourism
Weston-super-Mare’s floral clock to be restored
Concreted over for an acute lack of volunteers, the seaside town’s 89-year-old floral clock looks to be restored once more.
Regulation
Hedgerow regulations to be brought into law to protect wildlife
English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations, following a consultation last year.
Exhibitions
Sketch in Bloom in commemoration of the National Gallery bicentenary
To commemorate 200 years of the National Gallery’s, Sketch presents the tenth edition of their innovative floral exhibition ‘Sketch in Bloom’.
Wildlife
National Highways ‘Lend a Paw’ campaign
In partnership with FCB London, the new National Highways campaign to raise awareness of the impact of road network littering on wildlife.
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Events
Career Changers celebrated at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2024
The new garden category, RHS Career Changer of the Year for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park celebrates those who have found a new path in the horticultural industry.
Business
We’re unable to shake ‘Vibecession’…
A term increasingly used by market commentators, vibecession describes the disconnect between the state of the economy and the public’s perception of it being worse than reality.
Regulation
Defra announces £15m investment in protected landscapes
Government pledges to champion the environment in the run up to the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.
Events
Highlights Gardeners’ World Live 2024
With BBC Gardeners’ World Live opening its doors today, here are a few highlights to look out for.
Exhibitions
SOIL: The world at your feet
Groundbreaking exhibition at Somerset House, unearthing soil’s vital role in the planet’s future.
Job
RHS Horticultural Careers Promotion Officer
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is looking to recruit a Horticultural Careers Promotion Officer to join the Horticultural Engagement team.
Worth a read
Gardening trends 2024
Garden designer Ann-Marie Powell shares her views on the trends we can expect in gardens and garden design in 2024.
Environment
Plastic plant pots to be accepted in kerbside recycling from 2026
Starting in 2026, all non-black, recyclable PET or PP plastic plant pots will be accepted in household kerbside recycling in England.
Product Launch
Sutton’s new vegetable seed range
Renowned supplier of flower and vegetable seeds, young plants, bulbs, fruit bushes for the amateur gardener, have released their new range of seeds for 2024.
Research
The more sustainable one’s gardening, the better for you & planet
Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society have found that gardening sustainably the higher the perceived levels of wellbeing as well as being better for the planet
Business
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry could see container shipping costs double
The DNV Maritime ‘Forecast to 2050’ report highlights that the costs associated with decarbonising shipping are set to rise dramatically.
Local Heroes
Margaret Cooper recognised for her work protecting toads
For 25 years, Margaret Cooper has campaigned for the annual closure of a Nottinghamshire road to allow for the safe crossing of toads during breeding season.
Product Launch
The English Soap Company extends Kew range
The English Soap Company launches four new fragrances within the Kew Gardens Collection.
Worth a listen
Houseplants on Hort-Talk
Comprehensive podcast about the houseplant market, customer base, drivers & benefits, featuring Jonathan Miller from Hortihouse, Alex and Mike Opperman from Opperman Plants, and Dr. Tijana Blanusa from RHS & Reading University.
Education
Great Bradfords School renovated garden opened by Jamie Oliver
Chef and author Jamie Oliver, opened the newly renovated garden at Great Bradfords Junior School in Braintree, Essex.
Charity
Record National Garden Scheme donation to nursing and health charities
A mammoth £3,403,960 has been generated by the scheme through the incredible achievement of garden owners and volunteers hosting open days at 3,389 gardens in 2023.