Design
Church Barn Garden Open Day
18th century Church Barn garden in Essex, designed by Stefano Marinaz open in aid of Havens Hospices.
Business
Candide App to shut down
The friendly neighbourhood plant app developed for plant lovers will be shut down from the 7th December 2023.
People
Susan Copeland receives MBE
For her work with the National Garden Scheme, Susan Copeland was awarded an MBE in The King’s first Birthday Honours List at her investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Business
Sarah Raven acquires Taylors Clematis
With the new acquisition, the online retailer becomes one of the largest suppliers and retailers of clematis plants in the UK.
Business
Bring Horticulture out of the shadows
Detailed findings of the Horticulture Committee’s 11-month investigation in the House of Lords report
Gardens
No space to grow
A new Freedom of Information request carried out by Greenpeace has found that waiting lists for allotments has doubled in the last decade.
Charity
Hillingdon Hospital Rehabilitation Garden
Hillingdon Hospitals Charity is raising funds for a rehabilitation garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith.
Regulation
Steve Barclay new Defra Secretary of State
Steve Barclay has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Thérèse Coffey’s resignation.
Business
Downderry Nursery closing
Owners Dr. Simon and Dawn Charlesworth announce their retirement and the closing of the specialist lavender nursery in Kent.
Media
Amateur Gardening Magazine back on the shelves
Saved from the brink, meet the newly reinvigorated Amateur Gardening magazine on sale from the 15th of November.
Business
Deepdale joins forces with Smits Tree Nurseries
Currently in advanced talks, Smits Tree Nurseries is to take a major shareholding in Deepdale Trees to provide the market with an even stronger and more comprehensive service.
RHS
World Child Cancer’s Nurturing Garden
Designed as a sensory haven, this garden brings joy, hope and escapism through nature for children undergoing cancer treatment.
RHS
The Wonderstruck Garden
A garden designed to create a hallowed and enchanting space, weathered by the grandeur of time.
Worth a listen
The generosity of Piet Oudolf
Intriguing podcast where despite his ever growing global cult status, Oudolf remains open, modest and above all generous with his talent.
Charity
GIMA raised £20,350 for Greenfingers
The garden manufacturers trade association generously raises funds through award raffles, auctions and sports days to support the vital work of the children’s charity.
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.
On Instagram
Green bus shelters
Bus shelters across the country should be seen as green real estate, able to contribute to healthy living environment.
RHS
Burma Skincare Initiative Spirit of Partnership Garden
A garden design to support Burmese healthcare workers treating adults and children with terrible skin conditions.
Environment
Kenya declares public holiday to plant trees
As part of their plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, a public holiday has been declared for a nationwide tree-planting day.
Shows
MOROTO no IE
Kazuyuki Ishihara returns to the show with a garden filled with vibrant acers and waterfall, blending natural beauty the practicalities of life.
