Environment
Zoological Society of London leads project to restore Greater Thames Estuary habitats
The Thames, the life source of London and far beyond, will be restored, providing vital habitats for wildlife and healthier environments for people.
Regulation
Spring Statement 2025: Key points
During her Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
Business
Hillier nurseries now 100% peat-free
Hillier has announced a major milestone by transitioning all its nurseries to 100% peat-free operations.
Plants
David Austin to launch new rose at RHS Chelsea
To be revealed on Press Day at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the new David Austin rose has been over a decade in the making.
Regulation
HTA outlines actions for effective biosecurity measures and border to Parliamentary Committee
The Horticultural Trades Association gave oral evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee as part of its inquiry into border biosecurity.
Awards
Recipients of the 2025 RHS People Awards
BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson and daffodil breeder, Ron Scamp were amongst the 19 recipients honoured at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s People Awards.
Products
Stiga launches hand tools range
Garden tool manufacturer Stiga, normally associated with battery-powered equipment, launches a range of 14 hand tools.
Education
Sixteen Colegrave Seabrook Foundation scholarships granted for 2025
Supporting the development of students studying horticulture, the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation granted 16 scholarships for 2025 season.
Environment
10% reduction pesticide usage stipulated in the National Action Plan
Setting out its direction for the sustainable future of pesticide use in the UK, the government has published the National Action Plan, promising a pesticide reduction target of 10% by 2030.
Business
Huw Richards and Gardena search for Britain’s best plot
In support of the National Allotment Society, Gardena has launched the Top of the Plots competition, open for entries in May.
Events
Gardening highlights: Hay Festival 2025
The Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition, bringing together diverse voices from all worlds, including gardening, wildlife, food and nature.
Environment
WWF Prescription for Nature campaign
Approaching Earth Day in April, the World Wide Fund for Nature campaign focusses on the connection between nature and mental wellbeing, highlighting local heroes driving positive change.
Events
Fashion & Farming: Sewing the Seeds
Interesting event, uniting fashion and farming to explore what we farm and wear, reconnecting the farm-to-food-and-fabric cycle.
Education
Natural History on the curriculum
After decades of campaigning, the government has at long last announced the introduction of a GCSE in Natural History.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Houseplant ‘Foliage Banquet’ for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Using their ‘more is more’ approach, the plant and container garden designers Nikki and Holly Barsby are creating a houseplant ‘Foliage Banquet’ for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Trees & Shrubs
Croft Castle oak avenue restored with 200 new trees
Funded by Blue Diamond Garden Centres, over 200 oak trees have been planted at the National Trust’s Croft Castle reinstating an established oak avenue.
Marketing
Dobbies launch long-term brand platform
UK garden centre retailer, Dobbies launched new creative platform, ‘This Is Garden Living’, to help drive year-round footfall.
Business
February was a difficult month for garden centres, says GCA
February’s Garden Centre Association’s Barometer of Trade revealed an overall year-to-date growth variance in garden centres sales of 1.53%
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Championing invertebrates: The Ugly Bug Ball Garden
Showcasing invertebrates, Sparsholt College and the Royal Entomological Society design the ‘Ugly Bug Ball’ garden for RHS Chelsea
Events
The Garden Museum’s annual Spring Plant Fair
Specialist plant nurseries and growers from around the country descend on London for a day of plant shopping, talks and workshops for city gardeners.
