People
Gardening activist, Sara Venn has died
Community gardener, activist and founder of Edible Bristol, Sara Venn has died after a long battle with cancer.
Business
WCG Worcestershire Employer & Stakeholder Conference
Tailored to the needs of businesses across Worcestershire, the conference brings together industry leaders, educators and policymakers to tackle workforce challenges and access to skilled talent.
Careers
Royal Forestry Society joins ‘Forests With Impact’ to drive social and environmental change
Forests With Impact partners with the Royal Forestry Society to support environmental restoration, sustainable workforce development and resilient UK forestry sector.
People
Dobbies appoints two new Directors
Dobbies Garden Centre announces the appointment of George Hutchinson as Retail Director and Richard Herbert as Restaurant Director.
Awards
Richard Jackson awarded an MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The Founder President of Greenfingers Charity, Richard Jackson has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding charitable work.
Careers
HTA invites applications for Non-Executive Board roles
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is inviting applications for Non-Executive Directors to join the Board and help shape the future of the UK’s £38 billion environmental horticulture sector.
People
New appointments at RHS Gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has made several new appointments at RHS Garden Harlow Carr and RHS Garden Wisley.
People
Benton End appoints new Project Director and Trustee
The Garden Museum announced the appointments of Charles Spicer and Beatrice Prosser-Snelling to the team to Benton End House and Gardens.
People
Duchess of Edinburgh to open the 118th Royal Windsor Flower Show
On behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, Patron of the Royal Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society (RWRHS), the Duchess of Edinburgh will open this year’s flower show.
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
Without growers, no Chelsea: Hortus Loci calls for recognition
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.
