Events
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.
Events
A conference organised to connect students to with professionals to gain invaluable insights to navigate and grow within the horticultural field
People
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
The family-run garden centre group, British Garden Centres has announced significant changes within its plant buying team.
Local Heroes
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
More than 1,200 recipients received honours this year across all sectors, including horticulture.
People
Gardener and broadcaster, Monty Don has confirmed to be the host of Gardeners’ World until the end of 2026.
Media
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
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
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
In February 2025, the National Garden Scheme will host a new fundraising event, featuring Monty Don, at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Design
The Garden Museum has acquired the archives of the eminent landscape architect William Andrews Nesfield (1793–1881).
People
Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden receives her OBE for exceptional services to charity, from His Majesty The King.
Media
Kimberley Hornby George has been appointed Co-Chair of the Garden Media Guild, sharing the role with Alexandra Campbell
People
The Royal Society of Arts has awarded landscape architect, Tom Stuart-Smith the title of Royal Designer for Industry for sustained design excellence, work of aesthetic value and significant benefit to society.
Charity
The Young People in Horticulture Association has formed a new operations team to work alongside the committee to streamline communications, boost event planning, and enhance member wellbeing.
Awards
Gardens Illustrated editor wins award at the British Society of Magazine Editors Awards, celebrating Britain’s editors, art directors and columnists.
Charity
The Young People in Horticulture Association would like to invite any businesses and industry leaders interested in becoming sponsors for 2025-2026.
Careers
The October KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs signalled declines in permanent and temporary placements, with experts warning further dampening due to the Autumn Budget
Charity
The Goodwood Art Foundation, a new destination for contemporary art in the UK, set in the natural landscape of the Goodwood Estate in Sussex will open next May.
