Mark Davies Model of Garden designed by James Alexander Sinclair

Design

Physical model magic endures

Technological advances of (3D) computer modelling has resulted in decline in demand for physical architectural models, but for one modeller the landscape design industry is offering new opportunities.

Bumblebee

Worth a listen

Looking out for Bumblebees

Horticulturist, Sarah Wilson talks to Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust about bumblebee populations and habitats.

Greenfingers patrons actors, Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton CBE

Local Heroes

Over £30,000 raised for Greenfingers

The funds were raised at the Greenfingers Charity Fundraising Dinner, hosted by Patron’s Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton in aid of the children’s hospice garden charity.

Gunnera manicata

Worth a read

UK to ban Gunnera

Researchers discover the majestic plant seen in the UK is not a benign species, rather an invasive hybrid Gunnera × cryptica listed as a ‘species of union concern’ in the UK and EU.

Charlie Dedman Gaze Burvill

One to watch

Charles Dedman wins 60 for 60 Award

Head of design at Gaze Burvill, Charles Dedman is recognised as one of the 60 most talented young people in the furniture and furnishings industry.

Lee Richards Tree Ring Prints

On Instagram

Tree ring art

Tree rings not only reveal a tree’s age, history of forests, climate and human impact but they’re also incredibly beautiful, worthy of a piece of art.

Acorns

Environment

Supporting seed supply for the nation’s forests

The Forestry Commission is investing in the private and public sector to ensure resilient, diverse, and bio-secure supply of tree seed to meet 2050 (16.5% cover) planting targets.

Beaver

Wildlife

Bringing beavers back to Cairngorms National Park

NatureScot approved the licence application for Cairngorms National Park Authority to translocate Eurasian beavers to the park, with the first sites receiving beavers in the coming weeks.

Durham nursery business for sale

Business

Durham plant nursery on the market

New Row Farm plant nursery, with three-bedroom house, outbuildings and retail space is on the market for a guide price of £975,000.

Lady Eve Balfour on tractor circa 1925

People

Lady Eve Balfour

A small tribute to the formidable founder of the Soil Association, Lady Eve Balfour on World Soil Day.