People
Raoul Curtis-Machin appointed as new Director of Gardens at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has appointed the Raoul Curtis-Machin as its new Director of Gardens.
Careers
Sponsorship support for the YPHA
The Young People in Horticulture Association has revealed their first set of confirmed sponsors for 2025-2026 period.
People
Wallace, Gromit & Alan Titchmarsh…
The nation’s favourite gardener makes small ‘appearance’ in the Bafta winning film ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’
Business
National Apprenticeship Week: Additional government support is needed
As a sector dominated by SMEs, the Horticultural Trades Association seeks to remove any barriers to the take up of apprentices, recognising the sector’s current significant shortfall.
People
Meet The Lokeys
From gardens to gigs. A garden and landscape designer is about to press some vinyl…
Education
University plant quiz competition helps boost botanical education
A new study revealed that the Botanical University Challenge has helped revitalise botanical education, addressing the concerning decline in botanical knowledge amongst students and general public.
People
Stuart Lowen retires from Ball Colegrave
After 37 years, Ball Colegrave’s Marketing Manager, Stuart Lowen has decided to retire in April this year.
Awards
Dan Pearson awarded 2025 SGLD Lifetime Achievement Award
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers announced that the garden and landscape designer, Dan Pearson OBE FSGD has been awarded the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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.
