Product Launch
Mark Lane introduces Invisible Creations’ New Garden Grab Rail Range
Supported by Mark Lane, Invisible Creations, the manufacturer of functional grab rails launch their new range, aimed at transforming garden accessibility for all.
Business
EV charging stations boost spending
Interesting Californian study found that an EV charging station boosted annual spending at nearby businesses, with the increase particularly pronounced in low-income areas.
Marketing
STIGA sponsors Bayer 04 Leverkusen football team
Garden tool manufacturer STIGA is now the official groundskeeping partner of Bayer 04 Leverkusen until the end of June 2025.
Environment
North American native, Plane Lace Bug sighted in London
The Forestry Commission has confirmed sightings of the Platanus lace bug (Corythucha ciliata) in the UK for the first time since 2006.
People
Arboricultural Association appoints Neil Davies as Chair
The Arboricultural Association has announced that Neil Davies was elected as the 28th Chair of Trustees, taking over from their longest serving Chair, Michelle Ryan
People
GIMA appoints Tony Kersey as Membership Ambassador
The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) announced that Tony Kersey has joined the organisation as its new Membership Ambassador
Environment
Cumbria Wildlife Trust seeks public assistance to buy Skiddaw Forest
The Cumbria Wildlife Trust announced the launch of major public appeal to help purchase Skiddaw Forest, including the summit of Skiddaw.
Research
Salt tolerance of Solanum pimpinellifolium
A major environmental stressor, salinity limits the productivity of crop plants as most are sensitive to high concentrations of salts in the soil, apart from a small but mighty tomato…
Charity
Blue Diamond Garden Centres funds £1 million of National Trust garden investment plans
The National Trust has announced that £1 million of funding from Blue Diamond Garden Centres will be spent on garden and plant conservation projects.
Events
Principal Engineer AgriTech WMG, Emilio Loo Monardez to speak at HTA’s FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces a new speaker for the upcoming FutureGrow Expo 2024.
Collaboration
By joining forces with Andermatt, Nemaslug distribution extended to garden centres
Biological pest control product Nemaslug, is now available to purchase from many garden centres, due to Nemasys’ recent collaboration with home and garden brand, Andermatt.
Charity
Applications for 2025 NGS Community Garden Grants open 9th of September
The National Garden Scheme (NGS) will open applications for its popular Community Garden Grants programme next week.
People
Tom Allen to host 2024 GIMA Awards
The comedian, presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author, Tom Allen, has been confirmed as the host of the 2024 GIMA Awards.
Environment
Scientists call for prioritisation Climate and Nature Bill
Over 1000 leading climate scientists, ecologists, academics and medical professionals are calling on MPs to fast-track new legislation, the Climate and Nature Bill (CAN Bill).
Job
Joe Perkins Design: Senior Landscape Designer/Architect
Landscape and garden studio, Joe Perkins Design are looking to recruit a Senior Landscape Designer/Architect to join their team.
Business
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry could see container shipping costs double
The DNV Maritime ‘Forecast to 2050’ report highlights that the costs associated with decarbonising shipping are set to rise dramatically.
Job
South Devon National Landscapes: Apprenticeships
The South Devon National Landscape Team are looking for three Apprentices as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported, Life on the Edge Project.
Awards
BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair Award Winners
Project Manager and garden design student, Amy Drewitt, won the Best Beautiful Border and a Platinum award at last week’s BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair.
People
Nicholsons appoint Dai Lewis as new Board Member
The Landscaping Company’s principal Woodland Director since April 2013, Dai Lewis has been appointed to the Board as Associate Director of Forestry.
Environment
Japanese, Miyawaki tree planting method delivers higher survival rates at lower costs
Inspired by a Japanese botantist, trials of a Miyawaki urban tree planting method has revealed higher survival rates than standard approaches, and hence proved more cost-effective to establish trees.