People
Thomas Hoblyn bestowed SGD fellowship
Landscape designer, Thomas Hoblyn has been made a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.
People
Sheila Das appointed as the National Trust’s Head of Gardens and Parks
The National Trust has appointed RHS Wisley’s garden manager, Sheila Das as the charity’s Head of Gardens and Parks.
Exhibitions
Matthew Rice: Exhibition of watercolours
Designer, artist and writer Matthew Rice will be holding an exhibition of his watercolours painted in and about his garden at Ham Court in Oxfordshire.
Awards
The Society of Garden Designers has announced the SGD Awards shortlisted finalists
This year’s shortlist for the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Awards features 30 exceptional projects across 14 categories, each demonstrating creativity, innovation, and sustainable design.
HTA
Will Armitage appointed as new HTA President
The Horticultural Trades Association announced the appointment of Will Armitage as its new President, taking over from Alan Down.
People
Mike Burks awarded the Pearson Memorial Medal 2024
The Horticultural Trades Association awarded Mike Burks, Managing Director of The Gardens Group, the Pearson Memorial Medal for his environmental work, outstanding contributions and leadership in the sector.
People
Broadcaster, Marian Foster awarded 2024 Northern Branch Commendation
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s Northern Branch Commendation for 2024 has been awarded to the broadcaster Marian Foster.
People
Meet Neil Frame and his fern….
Asthall Manor gardener and long time fern aficionado, Neil Frame has made botanical history by his discovery of a special Polypodium cambricum, aptly named, ‘Neil Frame’…
Media
‘Gardens of the World’ tv series hosted by Paul Hervey-Brookes
New television series ‘Gardens of the World’, hosted by garden designer, Paul Hervey-Brookes explores some of the most beautiful and culturally significant gardens across the globe.
People
Kersten Catella new Sales & Marketing Director Wyevale Nurseries
Horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director.
People
Mary Berry joins 40th anniversary celebrations of the Macmillan & NGS partnership
Dame Mary Berry, President of the National Garden Scheme, joined Macmillan nurses to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s charity partnership with the National Garden Scheme.
Media
Sarah Raven launches new floristry podcast mini-series
Gardener, author, and podcaster, Sarah Raven has launched a new podcast mini-series: ‘Be your own florist: Pick and arrange your own garden flowers’.
Careers
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.
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.
