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.
Job
Botanical Horticulturalist University of Oxford
Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is seeking a horticulturist to cultivate, maintain and develop plant collection under glass.
Worth a read
Wilding or Rewilding?
For Gardenista, Kendra Wilson discusses the topic du jour in gardening and landscaping circles.
Business
Horticulture matters
Horticultural Trades Association Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, calls on politicians for supportive measures for the sector that will deliver net-zero.
Business
Garden design on Paris catwalk
Delicate meadow runway designed by Luciano Giubbilei for the Hermès Spring/Summer 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week.
Careers
Adam Greathead Award application open
Unique opportunity for an aspiring horticulturalist to spend twelve months working John Massey and Fergus Garrett.
On Instagram
A must follow @garden.johns
John Massey is a nurseryman, plant breeder, plant collector and passionate gardener with an infectious love of plants which gleams through his instagram reels.
Worth a read
UK wildlife continues to decline
Not unlike other countries, we have experienced significant loss of biodiversity but the UK is now classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries.
Job
Head Gardener Woolbeding
Formal National Trust gardens set in rural landscape of the River Rother which includes the recently opened Woolbeding Glasshouse and Silk Route Garden.
People
Society of Garden Designers vote in new chair
Andrew Duff is the new Chair, continuing the role he has held jointly with Lynne Marcus MSGD since September 2022.