Artisan
For the love of pomology
Over the centuries, pomology, the study of fruit, fruit growing and orchard management has given rise to beautiful and intriguing works of literature and art.
People
Thomas Hoblyn bestowed SGD fellowship
Landscape designer, Thomas Hoblyn has been made a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.
Job
Marketing Officer: Garden Museum
The Garden Museum is seeking a new part-time Marketing Officer to support their programme of events, exhibitions, learning projects and venue hire.
Plants
Breakthrough bacterial wilt research
Groundbreaking research maps pathogenic protein activity in plant roots and provides insights into their construction.
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Charity
The Speaker Series
Podcast series by Project Giving Back with designers, charities and other guests on what it takes to create a successful RHS Chelsea garden and their legacy.
Job
RHS: Head of Cultivated Plant Diversity
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is looking to recruit a Head of Cultivated Plant Diversity to lead a team in advancing our understanding of cultivated plant diversity.
Environment
Chelsea Flower Show garden finds new home at Eden
The Silver medal Fauna & Flora Garden has a new home in the Eden Project’s Rainforest Biome.
Plants
Rare Sorbus torminalis protected for the future
In aid of biodiversity, the rare Sorbus torminalis, aka, the ‘sweets and beer’ tree is being cultivated to ensure future plant populations.
Charity
Golden success: NGS Impact report RHS Chelsea Show Garden
The National Garden Scheme Impact Report states that their 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith significantly raised the charity’s profile and interest in their work.
Charity
Dobbies supports the Retail Trust’s renovation of the Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate
The garden centre retailer, Dobbies is partnering with retail industry charity, the Retail Trust, in support of the residents of the Glasgow based, retirement estate.
Awards
Botanical black & white photography competition
The first photo project of the new International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition is open for entries.
Job
Tom Stuart-Smith Studio: Finance Manager
Tom Stuart-Smith Studio is hiring a financial manager to join their team in Hertfordshire, UK.
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.
Business
Hard landscaping topped garden centre January sales
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report for January 2024 showed that outdoor projects are on the up, with good sales of hardy plants, seeds and bulbs (February 2024).
Business
Garden design on Paris catwalk
Delicate meadow runway designed by Luciano Giubbilei for the Hermès Spring/Summer 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The Pulp Friction – Growing Skills Garden
Designed by Will Dutch & Tin-Tin Azure-Marxen the Growing Skills garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 celebrates the Pulp Friction community, demonstrating the power of inclusivity through gardening.
Book Release
The New Romantic Garden: Classic Inspiration, Modern Mood
Known for her eye for colour and modern romanticism, Jo Thompson’s new book provides the inspiration to adapt traditional garden design elements for today’s more ecologically based aesthetics.
Job
RHS: Wellbeing Post-doc Fellow
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is looking to recruit a Post-doctoral Fellow to advance research in the field of wellbeing.
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.
Marketing
Hillier launches new website for commercial trees
Hillier has unveiled its new website, showcasing its vast offering of field and container grown trees.