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.
Business
Blue Diamond appointed plant supplier to Alan Titchmarsh’s new gardening channel
Garden centre chain, Blue Diamond are the plant suppliers for the new Alan Titchmarsh YouTube Channel, which is set to launch in April 2025.
Careers
Additional sponsorship support for the YPHA
The Young People in Horticulture Association has announced the support of five additional sponsors for 2025-2026 period.
Media
New Podcast Series: Gardening on the Mind
Launching in May 2025, Gardening on the Mind, a new podcast series aims to explore how gardening serves as a powerful tool for positive change.
Careers
Applications for Professional Gardeners’ Guild Traineeship are open
The Professional Gardeners Guild 3-year Traineeship Programme in horticultural practices provides the opportunity to gain practical skills in the workplace at world class historic and botanic gardens
People
Lee Connelly named Ambassador National Children’s Gardening Week 2025
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced that Lee Connelly has been named the official ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025 which runs from 24 May – 1 June 2025.
Gardens
LCGD graduates to showcase Lamiaceae at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Graduates from the London College of Garden Design are set to return to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival to showcase seven educational borders highlighting the variety and diversity of the Lamiaceae family.
Media
Floret Farm: The Beautiful Pursuit
Floret Farm releases new series on flower farm highlighting what it really takes to be a flower farmer and the challenges involved in bringing local flowers to market.
People
Kazuyuki Ishihara wins Gold and RHS Choice Award at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025
Garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara wins four awards, plus the inaugural RHS Choice Award at the 2025 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show.
Awards
Double win for HTA at 2025 Trade Association Forum awards
The Horticultural Trades Association celebrated a double win at the Trade Association Awards, run by the Trade Association Forum.
Media
Matt Collins writes gardening column for Toast Magazine
The Garden Museum’s Head Gardener, Matt Collins, writes new monthly gardening column for TOAST Magazine.
People
Raoul Curtis-Machin appointed as new Director of Gardens at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has appointed the Raoul Curtis-Machin as its new Director of Gardens.
Careers
Sponsorship support for the YPHA
The Young People in Horticulture Association has revealed their first set of confirmed sponsors for 2025-2026 period.
By the bye
Wallace, Gromit & Alan Titchmarsh…
The nation’s favourite gardener makes small ‘appearance’ in the Bafta winning film ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’
Business
National Apprenticeship Week: Additional government support is needed
As a sector dominated by SMEs, the Horticultural Trades Association seeks to remove any barriers to the take up of apprentices, recognising the sector’s current significant shortfall.
By the bye
Meet The Lokeys
From gardens to gigs. A garden and landscape designer is about to press some vinyl…
Education
University plant quiz competition helps boost botanical education
A new study revealed that the Botanical University Challenge has helped revitalise botanical education, addressing the concerning decline in botanical knowledge amongst students and general public.
People
Stuart Lowen retires from Ball Colegrave
After 37 years, Ball Colegrave’s Marketing Manager, Stuart Lowen has decided to retire in April this year.
Awards
Dan Pearson awarded 2025 SGLD Lifetime Achievement Award
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers announced that the garden and landscape designer, Dan Pearson OBE FSGD has been awarded the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
People
RHS appoints Robert Brett as new RHS Garden Wisley Curator
The Royal Horticultural Society has appointed the former RHS Hyde Hall Curator, Robert Brett to take the reins at RHS Garden Wisley.