Events
2024 SGD Awards finalists announced
Twenty three gardens have been shortlisted for The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) 2024 Awards and will be competing for 13 coveted awards.
Business
We’re unable to shake ‘Vibecession’…
A term increasingly used by market commentators, vibecession describes the disconnect between the state of the economy and the public’s perception of it being worse than reality.
Job
Plant Heritage Conservation Officer
The plant conservation charity are recruiting for a Conservation Officer to manage the conservation activities of the organisation.
Shows
BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre sponsored by British Garden Centres
For the third year, the family-run group British Garden Centres, will be sponsoring the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre.
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Health
Policymakers urged to provide sustained funding for therapeutic horticulture initiatives
Members of the Scottish Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group (CPG) have written to Ministers advocating for the health benefits of horticulture and gardening in healthcare.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
WaterAid Garden designed by Tom Massey and Je Ahn
Addressing the challenges of variable climates, the garden highlights the importance of sustainable water management and harnessing the power of rainwater.
Book Release
How to Design a Garden: Create and Maintain Your Dream Garden
New book by garden designer, Pollyanna Wilkinson, written to guide readers through everything they need to know to design their own garden.
Business
Bring Horticulture out of the shadows
Detailed findings of the Horticulture Committee’s 11-month investigation in the House of Lords report
Product Launch
Woodblocx launch moveable planters
New modular street furniture range, designed by Woodblocx to enhance public spaces, streets, campuses and visitor attractions.
Book Release
Portraits by Kate Friend: As Chosen By…
A photographic series of portraits of flowers or plants, each one selected by a recognisable public figure or creative who is then recast through their botanical alter ego.
Book Release
A Year in a Small Garden: Creating a Beautiful Garden in Any Space
A Year in a Small Garden follows horticulturist and presenter Frances Tophill as she creates her new garden in a terraced house in Devon.
Events
Festival of Fairytales at the Garden Museum
This summer the Garden Museum will be transformed into celebration of storytelling and creativity exploring the magic of growing for the Festival of Fairytales.
Business
Plant and flower industry call for urgent resolve on import cost hikes
Horticulture and flower industry trade bodies write open letter calling for urgent political attention to the mounting import cost rises
Business
Invest in land & trees rather than carbon credits
Forestry specialist, Jon Lambert of Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group is urging investors to buy land and trees rather than artificial and intangible carbon credits.
On Instagram
A peek in the Sissingurst Delos garden
Instagram eye candy, courtesy of horticulturist Andrea Brunsdorf on her recent visit.
Wildlife
Rare White-spotted Sable moth spotted
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury.
Awards
George Plumptre, National Garden Scheme Chief Executive awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awards prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour to George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme.
Media
‘Gardens of the World’ tv series hosted by Paul Hervey-Brookes
New television series ‘Gardens of the World’, hosted by garden designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes explores some of the most beautiful and culturally significant gardens across the globe.
Gardens
Sculpture by the Lakes gains botanic garden accreditation
Dorset’s sculpture park and art venue have been granted official Botanic Garden Status for the gardens and plant conservation efforts, an accreditation held by only 83 gardens in the world.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
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.