Business
British Garden Centres acquired Northampton Garden Centre reopened
Former Dobbies location in Wootton, acquired by British Garden Centres was reopened last weekend by TV presenter, Nikki Chapman.
Shows
Eden Project gardening talent shines at the Cornwall Society Spring Flower Show
Apprentices and students of the Eden Project impressed at the 2025 Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show with two show gardens designed to the theme of ‘A Place to Heal’.
People
Lucy Willcox & Ashley Edwards join Crocus
Working alongside newly appointed Head Gardener, Ashley Edwards, Lucy Willcox will be reimagining the Crocus garden destination and providing garden design and planting scheme advice.
Business
Rachael Austin to design SGLD stand for RHS Chelsea
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 with an immersive trade stand designed by the garden designer, Rachael Austin MSGLD.
Media
Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh is live
The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ has now launched, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.
People
Thomas Pearson becomes Trustee for Herefordshire Growing Point
Founder of garden pottery business becomes a Trustee for the Herefordshire charity that helps people living with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the benefits of gardening.
People
The King honours Alan Titchmarsh at Windsor Castle
During the Investiture at Windsor Castle yesterday, King Charles III presented Alan Titchmarsh with his CBE.
People
Anya Lautenbach becomes Royal Windsor Flower Show Ambassador
As an advocate for horticulture, crafts and culinary arts, the gardener and author, Anya Lautenbach becomes an Ambassador of the Royal Windsor Flower Show.
People
Feverfew Garden Company appoints Chloe Plumstead as Director
Feverfew Garden Company, the garden wear brand for women, has appointed Chloe Plumstead as its new Director.
Events
Dr Chris Thorogood to deliver James Bruce Memorial Lecture
Botanist and Head of Science at Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Dr Chris Thorogood will deliver The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s James Bruce Memorial Lecture.
Awards
Recipients of the 2025 RHS People Awards
BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson and daffodil breeder, Ron Scamp were amongst the 19 recipients honoured at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s People Awards.
Education
Sixteen Colegrave Seabrook Foundation scholarships granted for 2025
Supporting the development of students studying horticulture, the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation granted 16 scholarships for 2025 season.
Business
Huw Richards and Gardena search for Britain’s best plot
In support of the National Allotment Society, Gardena has launched the Top of the Plots competition, open for entries in May.
Education
Natural History on the curriculum
After decades of campaigning, the government has at long last announced the introduction of a GCSE in Natural History.
Business
Blue Diamond appointed plant supplier to Alan Titchmarsh’s new gardening channel
Garden centre chain, Blue Diamond are the plant suppliers for the new Alan Titchmarsh YouTube Channel, which is set to launch in April 2025.
Careers
Additional sponsorship support for the YPHA
The Young People in Horticulture Association has announced the support of five additional sponsors for 2025-2026 period.
Media
New Podcast Series: Gardening on the Mind
Launching in May 2025, Gardening on the Mind, a new podcast series aims to explore how gardening serves as a powerful tool for positive change.
Careers
Applications for Professional Gardeners’ Guild Traineeship are open
The Professional Gardeners Guild 3-year Traineeship Programme in horticultural practices provides the opportunity to gain practical skills in the workplace at world class historic and botanic gardens
People
Lee Connelly named Ambassador National Children’s Gardening Week 2025
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced that Lee Connelly has been named the official ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025 which runs from 24 May – 1 June 2025.
Gardens
LCGD graduates to showcase Lamiaceae at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Graduates from the London College of Garden Design are set to return to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival to showcase seven educational borders highlighting the variety and diversity of the Lamiaceae family.
