People
RHS appoints Robert Brett as new RHS Garden Wisley Curator
The Royal Horticultural Society has appointed the former RHS Hyde Hall Curator, Robert Brett to take the reins at RHS Garden Wisley.
Local Heroes
Barefoot running for Horatio’s Garden
Founder and Chief Executive of Gaze Burvill, Simon Burvill, will be running the Paris Marathon, ‘bare foot’ to raise funds for Horatio’s Garden.
Media
Alan Titchmarsh to launch YouTube channel
The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ will be launching in April 2025, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.
Media
Dan Pearson’s Dig Delve magazine to move to subscription model
Online magazine, the Dig Delve, focussed on the writing of landscape designer Dan Pearson, with photography and editorial by Huw Morgan, is moving to a subscription model.
People
An audience with Monty Don
In support of the St. Michael’s Hospice, gardener and broadcaster Monty Don, will be sharing his career highlights, current projects and inspirations behind passion for gardening.
People
Fiona Bruce becomes National Garden Scheme Ambassador
Journalist and presenter, Fiona Bruce will be joining the National Garden Scheme as an Ambassador in 2025.
Education
London College of Garden Design: New Plantsmanship course
The London College of Garden Design launches new Certificate in Plantsmanship course for those looking to enhance their horticultural knowledge.
Charity
Added expertise for Plant Heritage from seven new Trustees
Plant Heritage has announced the appointment of seven new Trustees, bringing additional, diverse expertise and passion for plant conservation.
Events
In recognition of the Reverend Thomas Birch Freeman
Speaking at the Linnean Society’s Symposium: (Re)discovering Natural History, Advolly Richmond, shines a light on the missionary and botanist, the Reverend Thomas Birch Freeman.
Advolly Richmond
Events
Pershore Horticulture Conference
A conference organised to connect students to with professionals to gain invaluable insights to navigate and grow within the horticultural field
People
Eden Project appoints new Director of Horticulture
Former RHS Garden Manager for Hardy Ornamental, Peter Jones joins the Eden Project as its new Director of Horticulture to lead its strategic vision for horticulture.
Business
Changes to the buying team at British Garden Centres
The family-run garden centre group, British Garden Centres has announced significant changes within its plant buying team.
Local Heroes
Over £30,000 raised for Greenfingers by gruelling 365-day running challenge
Greenfingers Charity supporter, Kate Ebbens has completed her incredible 2024, daily running challenge to raise much needed funds for the children’s hospice garden charity.
People
Horticultural champions recognised in HM The King’s New Year Honours list
More than 1,200 recipients received honours this year across all sectors, including horticulture.
People
Monty Don confirms new Gardeners’ World contract
Gardener and broadcaster, Monty Don has confirmed to be the host of Gardeners’ World until the end of 2026.
Media
Monty Don’s British Gardens
For his new series, Monty Don travels across some of the country’s most stunning landscapes, heading across the north of England to Northern Ireland.
Education
Growing interest in green careers
The Royal Horticultural Society reports a 21% increase in applications across its School of Horticulture programmes for 2024, reflecting growing interest in green careers.
People
George Plumptre to retire as Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme
After 15 years at the helm of the National Garden Scheme, George Plumptre EMH, has announced that he will retire from his role as Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme at the end of the summer 2025.
Events
Monty Don in conversation with Sophie Raworth
In February 2025, the National Garden Scheme will host a new fundraising event, featuring Monty Don, at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Design
William Andrews Nesfield archives acquired by the Garden Museum
The Garden Museum has acquired the archives of the eminent landscape architect William Andrews Nesfield (1793–1881).
