Education
School students connect with nature by mapping habitats
The National Education Nature Park and Climate Action Awards are empowering young people to make a positive difference to (their own) nature’s future.
People
Knoll Gardens & Nursery: 30 Years
2024 marks the 30th anniversary for Knoll Gardens, the specialist ornamental grass nursery and garden.
People
Horticultural professions unite to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media stand together with women worldwide and reaffirm their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Education
New GROW health & safety courses
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-Learning platform has launched new online compliance-based courses
People
Sarah Raven appoints new Growth Marketing Director
Jake Newbould joins Sarah Raven to spearhead the brand’s ambitions for growth
People
Meet Horatio’s Head Gardeners
Horatio’s Garden Head Gardeners came together earlier in the year, in Horatio’s Garden South West along with Kath Moss, the Director of Gardens.
Media
Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club
Gardener and broadcaster, Alan Titchmarsh launches new daytime gardening show on ITV starting next week.
Education
Merger: Writtle University College and Anglia Ruskin University
The merger has formally taken place on Thursday (29 February), establishing the ARU Writtle.
Media
Nigel Slater columnist for Gardens Illustrated
Cook, writer and passionate gardener Nigel Slater joins the Gardens Illustrated (GI) team as their new columnist.
Education
Task Academy member of the Dry Stone Walling Association
The Worcestershire based independent training academy, Task announced their membership of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA).
Careers
The YPHA ‘Launch Success Challenge’
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) introduce their first accelerator programme, the Launch Success Challenge.
Worth watching
Review Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens
Friday evening marked the start of Monty Don’s Spanish safari, bringing some of the country’s most beautiful private and urban gardens, community projects and parks to our screens.
People
Greenfingers appoints new Operations Director
The children’s hospice garden charity, Greenfingers has appointed Neil Sewell as Operations Director.
People
TV Dr Amir Khan: Gardening & Mental Health
Popular TV Dr Amir Khan, who works full-time as a GP and is the resident doctor on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, values his garden for the mental health boost.
Careers
Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships 2024: Supervisor applications open
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is inviting applications from researchers wishing to host an undergraduate studentship in plant health over the summer of 2024.
People
Dobbies appoints new commercial director
The garden centre chain has appointed Andy Hannan as its new Commercial Director.
People
Matthew Pottage: New Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy for The Royal Parks
After an impressive 20 years at the RHS, Matthew Pottage the current RHS Wisley Curator will be taking on his new role at the Royal Parks.
Media
Horticulture Careers Discovery Week
All the talks featured during the RHS Horticulture Careers Discovery Week held in January are now accessible to view.
Education
RHS collaboration with the IOE
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announce a new partnership with the teacher education provider the IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society.
Charity
Katie Tait appointed as Horatio’s Garden CEO
The spinal injury charity Horatio’s Garden has announced that Katie Tait will be joining in April 2024 as their first CEO.
