Research
Defra calling for plant health experts to support research
Defra’s Plant Health team have launched a ‘Register of Reviewers’ to provide a list of external plant health experts for specific knowledge to review new research.
People
Fergus Garrett: Speaker 2024 NGS Annual Lecture
For their annual fundraising event, Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter will be discussing biodiversity in gardens for the National Garden Scheme’s Annual Lecture.
People
Arboricultural Association appoints Neil Davies as Chair
The Arboricultural Association has announced that Neil Davies was elected as the 28th Chair of Trustees, taking over from their longest serving Chair, Michelle Ryan
People
GIMA appoints Tony Kersey as Membership Ambassador
The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) announced that Tony Kersey has joined the organisation as its new Membership Ambassador
Events
Principal Engineer AgriTech WMG, Emilio Loo Monardez to speak at HTA’s FutureGrow Expo
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces a new speaker for the upcoming FutureGrow Expo 2024.
People
Tom Allen to host 2024 GIMA Awards
The comedian, presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author, Tom Allen, has been confirmed as the host of the 2024 GIMA Awards.
Job
Joe Perkins Design: Senior Landscape Designer/Architect
Landscape and garden studio, Joe Perkins Design are looking to recruit a Senior Landscape Designer/Architect to join their team.
Job
South Devon National Landscapes: Apprenticeships
The South Devon National Landscape Team are looking for three Apprentices as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported, Life on the Edge Project.
Awards
BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair Award Winners
Project Manager and garden design student, Amy Drewitt, won the Best Beautiful Border and a Platinum award at last week’s BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair.
People
Nicholsons appoint Dai Lewis as new Board Member
The Landscaping Company’s principal Woodland Director since April 2013, Dai Lewis has been appointed to the Board as Associate Director of Forestry.
Job
Rodmarton Manor: Gardener
Rodmarton Manor, the house known for being built to Arts and Crafts ideals, with early 20th-century garden are recruiting for a skilled gardener.
Shows
Elevating the raised bed: David Hurrion
David Hurrion’s Showcase Garden for the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, has been designed, built and planted to celebrate the way in which raised beds have revolutionised gardening.
People
UK’s largest delphinium collection awarded National Plant Collection Status
Gardening enthusiast, Colin Parton’s impressive delphinium collection is awarded National Plant Collection Status by Plant Heritage.
Job
RHS: Junior Buyer Peat Free Plants
The Royal Horticultural Society are recruiting for a Junior Buyer – Peat Free Plants to assist in the delivery on the key RHS sustainability initiative to be 100% Peat Free by the end of 2025.
Job
Knepp: Safaris Manager
Knepp, the rewilding pioneers are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to manage their ecosafaris.
Events
Endellion Lycett Green: Queen of colour, form and imagination
The story of an artist, capturing the wonderment of nature on canvas in a series of beautifully complex, layered compositions for a special solo exhibition.
Job
Dobbies is recruiting for Santas and elves
Reportedly one of the biggest employers of Santas and elves, the garden centre chain, Dobbies starts their festive recruitment drive in preparation for Christmas.
Careers
The Royal Parks: Senior Digital Marketing Officer
The Royal Parks are looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to join the team on a full-time basis for an 8-month fixed term contract.
Job
Restore: Commercial and Natural Capital Director
The nature restoration service provider, Restore is looking to recruit a Commercial and Natural Capital Director to help the company grow and scale over the next 10+ years.
Job
Marian Boswall Landscape Architects: Landscape Architect
Marian Boswall Landscape Architects design practice is looking to recruit a landscape architect to join the team.