RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Tom Stuart-Smith returns to RHS Chelsea
The renowned landscape architect and garden designer will design the ‘National Garden Scheme Garden’ for the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
On Instagram
A must follow @botanical_tales
Dried flower artist & nature loving creator of sustainable ethereal floral installations and art.
Business
His Majesty, the King opens Priscilla Bacon Lodge
New state-of-the-art palliative unit, specifically designed to provide holistic care and for patients to enjoy the surrounding landscape and gardens.
People
New House & Garden ‘Outside’ newsletter
Weekly snippets into the gardening exploits of Clare Foster, garden editor for House & Garden.
Job
Gardener Private Garden Mallorca
Landscape architect and garden designer, Tom Stuart-Smith is seeking a gardener to maintain a private garden of his design on the island of Mallorca.
On Instagram
A must follow @lauraellenbacon
Sculptor of unique large-scale, woven works using natural materials set in landscape and interiors such as Chatsworth Somerset House, Sudeley Castle and Blackwell.
Job
Senior Landscape Estimator for Landform
Landform Consultants Ltd, the award-winning landscape company are recruiting for a senior role within their commercial division.
Careers
YPHA membership milestone
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) have announced that they represent over 700 members.
One to watch
The new face of biodiverse flowers
Meet the rising floral star, Alfie Nickerson and his burgeoning biodynamic flower company, Burnt Fen.
Book Release
A Flower Garden for Pollinators
Practical guide by horticulturalist and Gardener’s World presenter Rachel de Thame on creating a garden with an abundant resource of plants rich in nectar and pollen.
On Instagram
Must follow @westcountry_hedgelayer
Skilled hedgelayers can ascend a simple boundary hedge into high art, Paul Lamb is such a craftsman.
Worth a listen
Talking Gardens Podcast
Food writer, cook and gardener Nigel Slater talks about his dream garden, front gardens, Japanese inspiration and the gardening trend that winds him up.
Job
Facilities Manager for the HTA
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is seeking a Facilities Manager for the office in Chilton, Oxfordshire.
Worth a read
The shrill nature of today’s news
Compelling interview with Alan Titchmarsh on the modern social-media-driven world.
Job
HR Administrator for the HTA
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is seeking an HR Administrator to take on the daily responsibility for all the association’s HR activities.
Worth a listen
What Makes A Garden podcast series
New series featuring landscape gardener and writer Jinny Blom with guests including Skye Gyngell, Brian Eno, Tim Walker and Maria Balshaw.
By the bye
Jay Rayner grows a pumpkin
Renowned journalist and food critic is reminded of the difficulty in growing produce and the skill of large-scale agriculture.
Job
RHS Horticultural Careers Promotion Officer
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is looking to recruit a Horticultural Careers Promotion Officer to join the Horticultural Engagement team.
People
Diacono writing new book, live on Substack
A book written in instalments over a year, penned in real time and shared live.
Awards
HTA Grower of the Year Awards
Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces the 2023 winners.