People
CEO Next Up, Josh McBain to speak at ‘Horticulture, The Conference’
Founder & CEO of strategic intelligence consultancy Next Up, Josh McBain joins the speaker line-up at the HTA’s 2025 ‘Horticulture, The Conference’.
Gardens
New permaculture centre opens in London
OmVed Gardens, the new hub for permaculture, biodiversity and community have completed their transformation with the addition of a hilltop village of buildings in North London.
Events
An evening with Monty Don & Tom Stuart-Smith
Monty Don and Tom Stuart-Smith in conversation with Assistant Curator Naomi Zaragoza of the Design Museum.
People
David Lydiat appointed Head of External Affairs Plunkett UK
The Horticultural Trades Association Public Affairs and Policy Manager, David Lydiat has been appointed as Head of External Affairs at Plunkett UK.
Business
Plant growers and nurseries get minimal recognition, says Hortus Loci
One of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s main plant suppliers, Hortus Loci is calling to the industry for more recognition for the show supplying nurseries, to encourage the next generation of growers to undertake show growing.
Business
Prioritisation of green infrastructure and support for SMEs needed, says HTA
Horticultural Trades Association Chief Executive, Fran Barnes calls on the government to prioritise green infrastructure and better support for small businesses at Industry Forum Reception.
Collaboration
Birdie Fortescue x Butter Wakefield
Unveiling their new collaborative collection at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, garden designer, Butter Wakefield and interior designer, Birdie Fortescue bring the garden to the table.
Events
Leigh Johnstone hosts fundraising event in support of Andover Mind
To raise funds for the Andover Mind Wellbeing Garden, Leigh Johnstone is hosting his inaugural Garden Gathering at the Longstock Park Nursery on the Leckford Estate.
People
Grow to Know founder steps back from RHS
Grassroots organisation, Grow to Know announced shift in relations with the RHS and launches new fundraising campaign to deliver permanent, community gardens in North Kensington
Awards
Sarah Simpson wins 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year
The winner of 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year is Sarah Simpson, horticulture technician at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture.
Charity
Panel discussion: How to design a garden to suit you
Hosted by Horatio’s Garden, Rachel de Thame chairs panel discussion featuring Joe Swift, Polly Wilkinson and James Alexander-Sinclair on how to design the garden of dreams.
Education
New bursary offered by the London College of Garden Design for the Planting Design Diploma
In memory of their graduate, Sam Taylor-Hunt, a new bursary is being offered by London College of Garden Design to cover the fees for a place on the 2026 Planting Design Diploma.
Charity
Alan Titchmarsh becomes President of the National Garden Scheme
After ten years, Dame Mary Berry is stepping down as the President of the National Garden Scheme, handing the baton to Alan Titchmarsh.
Charity
Dr. Richard Claxton appointed as new Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme has announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive, Dr Richard Claxton, founder of the Gardening4health charity.
Careers
Horticulture Career Showcases: The Chelsea Sessions
Organised by Next Step Ahead, a series of events will showcase horticulture as a career opportunity, highlighting the diverse career paths available within our industry.
People
Bunny Guinness to design Horatio’s Garden 2025 RHS Chelsea Stand
Charity partner of Country Living Magazine, Horatio’s Garden returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a floral meadow inspired stand, designed by the landscape architect, Bunny Guinness.
Media
Joe Swift & James Alexander-Sinclair to host new Scribehound podcast
The subscription network, Scribehound is set to launch a new weekly podcast, hosted by James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift.
People
James Aldridge becomes Course Leader at the LCGD
Garden designer and horticulturalist, James Aldridge will assume the role of Course Leader for the college’s Garden Design Diploma in September 2025.
Awards
‘Drawn to the Garden’ nominated for British Book Award
Caroline Quentin’s ‘Drawn to the Garden book’ has been shortlisted for the Book of the Year in the Non-Fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated category at the British Book Awards.
Careers
Finalists 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year announced
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has announced the finalists of the annual competition.
