Job
RHS Council nominations open
The RHS Council (trustees) is the highest governing body of the RHS, candidates for which are currently being sought for the election in 2024
Job
Horatio’s Garden: Digital Assistant
Digitally-focused role ensuring key messages are compellingly communicated to existing and new audiences for the charity.
People
Queens of colour unite in London
Gardening powerhouse Sarah Raven and British designer, Tricia Guild OBE joined forces to host a morning of flowers and inspiration at the flagship Designer’s Guild on the Kings Road in London.
People
Jamie Butterfield debut on Gardeners’ World
Joined by Rachel de Thame, Adam Frost and Frances Tophill, the new presenter explored the gardens at Scampston Hall.
Careers
Government gives £1 million boost to Forestry skills training
Funding has been extended to cover new courses in arboriculture, which cover the care, management and safety of amenity trees.
On Instagram
A must follow @nonmorrisgardens
Passionate wildflower enthusiast who climbs mountain ranges to find that one special variety….
Charity
Kudos to Philippa Burough
Many open their gardens to raise funds for charitable organisations such as the NGS, few however manage to haul in a staggering £25,000 – every year.
On Instagram
Arboreal eye candy
Clive Nichols has been set loose in the New Wood tree nursery in the rolling hills of South Hams in Devon.
Worth a peek
Chelsea Designers on creating sustainable legacy
Once upon a time, show gardens ended up in the skip but today’s no-waste show gardens must have an afterlife to benefit people & environment.
People
Charlie Burrell & Isabella Tree bestowed Silver Zoologist Medal
Knepp Castle Estate duo awarded Silver Medal for outstanding contributions to zoology by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).
Job
Chair Professional Gardeners’ Trust (PGT)
The trust is looking to fill (non-renumerated) Chair role, ideally with an experienced candidate with knowledge of good governance.
Environment
Green light for Andy Sturgeon at Canada Water
The new masterplan scheme South-east London brings the capital a workspace hub with new places to eat, drink and relax at the Dock’s water’s edge, surrounded by 130 acres of open green space.
Events
Dame Judi Dench reopens the Chelsea Physic Garden
The Chelsea Physic Garden held a private event to celebrate the grand reopening of their restored glasshouses and the garden’s 350th anniversary.
Worth a read
Flowering plants stronger than dinosaurs
Researchers have found that flowering plants escaped unscathed from the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
Education
New public herb garden in Wales
A new public garden is being created at Treborth Botanic Garden at Bangor University in Wales.
Job
Senior Gardener London, National Trust
The National Trust are seeking a senior gardener for Fenton Gardens, Swiss Cottage in London (£26,169/yr · Full-time · Mid-Senior level).
Careers
2024 application for LSA Fellowship scheme open
The Fellowship programme helps cultivate and mature prospective industry leaders to safeguard the industry’s future.
Education
Inspiring Future Green Leaders programme
Earth Trust launches new programme to cultivate environmental stewardship in future generations, forging a strong connection between young minds and the natural world.
People
My Real Garden community 60,000 strong
Ann Marie Powell’s Instagram Community has grown to an impressive 60,000 followers.
Media
Sarah Raven launches Cookalong series
To celebrate the re-release of Sarah Raven’s Garden Cookbook, she is launching a new podcast series with live cooking demonstrations.