Environment
Transformation of Sandilands golf course into wildlife haven
Plans by the National Trust to convert former golf course on the Lincolnshire coast into a nature reserve have been approved.
Media
Hornby George PR launch
Kimberley Hornby will be flying solo with the newly launched Hornby George PR, previously known as Hornby Whitefoot PR.
Design
Update Piet Oudolf Landscape at RHS Wisley
The transformation of the Glasshouse Borders at RHS Garden Wisley by the internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf is taking shape.
Exhibitions
Henry Moore in Miniature Exhibition
In partnership with the Henry Moore Foundation, the Holburne Museum in Bath to dedicate entire retrospective to Moore’s sculptures with over 60 works that do not exceed 30cm in size.
Worth a read
Ted Green champions ancient forests
The ecologist shares his views on the conservation of irreplaceable, uniquely biodiverse living monuments for their vital genetics in the next generation of ancient trees.
People
New Year’s Honours List
Horticulture (and closely related) industry representations amongst those honoured in the New Year’s Honours List 2024.
People
Raymond Evison appointed CBE
Renowned clematis breeder Raymond Evison has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his achievements and services to the horticultural industry.
Wildlife
National Trust 2023 Weather & Wildlife Review
Review of the unpredictable weather patterns in 2023 and their impact on nature and wildlife.
Product Launch
RHS launches Chatbotanist
The Royal Horticultural Society launches an AI chatbot to provide advice for members via their computer or phone.
Media
Happy Christmas
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and best wishes for the festive season.
Gardens
Combe Down Allotments at risk
Landowner has given notice to terminate the lease renewal on historic village allotments after 130 years.
Business
Dutch Flower Auctions Association: new peat-free growing medium grading
The new S57 grading characteristics and values, growers can now indicate to what extent the product has been grown peat-free.
Plants
Kew experts predict 2024 horticulture trends
Kew horticulturists predict the trends for 2024 from drought-resistant planting, increased urban trees, grow-your-own mushrooms, all year round interest winter plants to becoming more resilient by growing ‘future’ foods.
Business
Increased energy efficiency subsidies for Dutch greenhouse horticulture
The Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Piet Adema increased available subsidies by €12 million for greenhouse horticulture.
Environment
Forest for the Nation competition
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is launching a competition to create a new Forest for the Nation in England.
Local Heroes
365-day running challenge for Greenfingers
Greenfingers Charity supporter, Kate Ebbens has vowed to spend 2024 running daily to raise much needed funds for the children’s hospice garden charity.
Business
Houseplants: saviours of the last-minute Christmas shopper
Around one in seven of all houseplants sold in UK garden centres are purchased in December.
Business
HTA November market data shows a confident countdown to Christmas
Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) shares insights on trading during the festive season.
Worth a read
The value of a garden for house buyers
The Managing Director of Nicholsons, Liz Nicholson on what to look for in a garden when buying a home.
Worth a listen
Podcast: Cultivate Your Future
Raoul Curtis-Machin, Director of Horticulture and Visitor Experience at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh talks to Neville Stein on the Cultivate Your Future Podcast.
