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.
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.
Worth a read
The shrill nature of today’s news
Compelling interview with Alan Titchmarsh on the modern social-media-driven world.
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.
People
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.
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.
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.
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.
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….
