Business
Horticultural Trades Association Chief Executive, Fran Barnes calls on the government to prioritise green infrastructure and better support for small businesses at Industry Forum Reception.
Collaboration
Unveiling their new collaborative collection at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, garden designer, Butter Wakefield and interior designer, Birdie Fortescue bring the garden to the table.
Events
To raise funds for the Andover Mind Wellbeing Garden, Leigh Johnstone is hosting his inaugural Garden Gathering at the Longstock Park Nursery on the Leckford Estate.
People
Grassroots organisation, Grow to Know announced shift in relations with the RHS and launches new fundraising campaign to deliver permanent, community gardens in North Kensington
Awards
The winner of 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year is Sarah Simpson, horticulture technician at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture.
Charity
Hosted by Horatio’s Garden, Rachel de Thame chairs panel discussion featuring Joe Swift, Polly Wilkinson and James Alexander-Sinclair on how to design the garden of dreams.
Education
In memory of their graduate, Sam Taylor-Hunt, a new bursary is being offered by London College of Garden Design to cover the fees for a place on the 2026 Planting Design Diploma.
Charity
After ten years, Dame Mary Berry is stepping down as the President of the National Garden Scheme, handing the baton to Alan Titchmarsh.
Charity
The National Garden Scheme has announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive, Dr Richard Claxton, founder of the Gardening4health charity.
Careers
Organised by Next Step Ahead, a series of events will showcase horticulture as a career opportunity, highlighting the diverse career paths available within our industry.
People
Charity partner of Country Living Magazine, Horatio’s Garden returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a floral meadow inspired stand, designed by the landscape architect, Bunny Guinness.
Media
The subscription network, Scribehound is set to launch a new weekly podcast, hosted by James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift.
People
Garden designer and horticulturalist, James Aldridge will assume the role of Course Leader for the college’s Garden Design Diploma in September 2025.
Awards
Caroline Quentin’s ‘Drawn to the Garden book’ has been shortlisted for the Book of the Year in the Non-Fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated category at the British Book Awards.
Careers
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has announced the finalists of the annual competition.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
In an interview with Tom Hoblyn, he reveals the detail and care taken to bring the Hospice UK Garden of Compassion to life for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and its final destination at the St.Cuthberts Hospice in Durham.
People
Marking the end of his tenure, James Barnes will step down from his position as Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association in September.
Gardens
The greenscape and learning hub, Omved gardens reopens in May, coinciding with the opening of a new centre for permaculture, biodiversity and community.
Education
Survey conducted by the garden tools brand, Stihl, reveals intent to improve gardening skills, as inexperience forms significant barrier to engage in gardening.
Design
The Garden Museum’s Archive of Garden Design, which includes documents by Russell Page, Penelope Hobhouse, Joy Larkom and ecologist Marney Hall, is now live.
