Regulation
Steve Barclay new Defra Secretary of State
Steve Barclay has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Thérèse Coffey’s resignation.
Business
Downderry Nursery closing
Owners Dr. Simon and Dawn Charlesworth announce their retirement and the closing of the specialist lavender nursery in Kent.
Worth a listen
The generosity of Piet Oudolf
Intriguing podcast where despite his ever growing global cult status, Oudolf remains open, modest and above all generous with his talent.
Charity
The Speaker Series
Podcast series by Project Giving Back with designers, charities and other guests on what it takes to create a successful RHS Chelsea garden and their legacy.
Careers
Resilient Pocket Planting design opportunity
Supported by Hortus Loci, the applications for Resilient Pocket Planting at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024 are now open.
Media
Monty Don on the Dish
The nation’s favourite gardener features on the jolly Waitrose podcast hosted by DJ Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett
Media
Rewilding the mind
Beth Chatto Gardens announced that the full 2022 Symposium is now available to watch on their YouTube channel.
People
Boyd Douglas-Davies Chairman-Elect for Greenfingers
Industry stalwart, Greenfingers Honorary member and founder of Garden Re-Leaf Day appointed charity Trustee and Chairman-Elect
Events
Headline show garden by Adam Frost for Gardeners’ World Live
Garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost is designing ‘The Chef’s Table’ garden.
Gardens
The ‘No Adults Allowed’ Garden
A Chelsea first, a joyful garden designed and made by children, for children, highlighting the importance of access to nature for children.
People
Horticulture classroom at Folkestone Academy
Newly built horticulture classroom stands promotes environmental awareness among school students and wider community.
On Instagram
Must follow @thetreespotter
Dan Crowley’s instagram posts provide a beautiful and captivating insight into the wonderful world of ancient trees.
Gardens
Adam Frost Wellbeing garden for Colchester Hospital
A garden to function as a welcoming, restful space, providing access to nature for hospital patients, their families and staff.
Environment
RHS Gardens for our Future: Water
Cambridge Conservation Dr M. Maunder, RHS Environmental Hort. Dr M. Gush, Met Office Dr F. Garry, Wisley S. Das & designer T. Massey.
Environment
RHS Gardens for our Future: Trees
Summit panel discussion chaired by Arit Anderson; Tony Kirkham MBE VMH, CEO Tree Council Sara Lom, Research fellow Dr Elisabeth Larsen.
Gardens
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.
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.
