People
Editor of The Garden, Tom Howard wins Editor of Year at PPA Awards
The PPA Awards champion businesses and individuals from every corner of the specialist media sector.
Careers
Rewilding Britain data shows 412% increase in jobs across rewilding projects in Scotland
Data from Rewilding Britain of 13 major rewilding projects in Scotland, covering almost 60,000 hectares between them has revealed a 412% increase in jobs since rewilding began.
People
Andy Jasper is the new Eden Project Group Chief Executive Officer
The Eden Project has announced that Andy Jasper will be the new Group Chief Executive Officer, replacing Rob Chatwin who will step down in September after nearly three years in the role.
On Instagram
Must follow @j.d.frei
Naturalist, landscape architect, urban botanist and author from Zurich, Jonas Frei shares his love of botany through his incredibly, detailed photography.
People
Monty Don goes on Tour
The BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don will be out on tour to share tales his garden at Longmeadow and gardens he has visited around the world.
People
Dr Olivia Chapple awarded an OBE
The founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden, Dr Olivia Chapple, has today been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list with an OBE for her exceptional services to charity.
Worth a listen
‘The Garden Design Confessional’ podcast series hosted by Darren Hawkes for Maggie’s
New ‘Garden Design Confessional’ podcast series, hosted by the award-winning landscape designer Darren Hawkes, featuring fellow Maggie’s garden designers.
Books
Virtual launch for Mark Diacono’s new book ‘Vegetables’
The launch of Mark Diacono’s new book ‘Vegetables’, will be virtual on Substack – with Itamar Srulovich of Honey & Co.
Plants
Rose recipes by Jo Thompson for David Austin Roses
Garden Designer Jo Thompson collaborates with David Austin by creating a set of exclusive ‘rose recipes’ from her collection of planting schemes with their roses.
People
New chair of Peat-free Partnership: Belinda Howell
Belinda Howell has been appointed Chair of the Peat-free Partnership to establish peat-free legislation across the UK and Northern Ireland and to protect precious peatlands.
Events
The Duchess of Edinburgh to open 2024 Royal Windsor Flower Show
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Edinburgh will be opening the 117th Royal Windsor Flower Show, which takes place this Saturday 8 June 2024 in Windsor Great Park.
People
Susan Raikes is the new Director of Wakehurst at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Susan Raikes has been appointed as Director of Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex to engage the wider public in the beauty and scientific value of the Wakehurst site.
People
Ade Sellars to host the new Urban Gardening Stage at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Gardener, presenter and writer, Ade Sellars will be hosting the new Urban Gardening Stage at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the Birmingham NEC.
People
Frances Tophill partners with Chef & Brewer to create biodiverse, sustainable pub gardens for the chain
Presenter, author and designer, Francis Tophill is working with Chef & Brewer to improve their pub gardens, making them more sustainable, biodiverse spaces
Education
Great Bradfords School renovated garden opened by Jamie Oliver
Chef and author Jamie Oliver, opened the newly renovated garden at Great Bradfords Junior School in Braintree, Essex.
Design
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam greenhouse to become completely climate neutral
The eye-catching Amsterdam Hortus Botanicus greenhouse is being renovated to become completely sustainable, heated without gas – providing an inspiring example to all.
People
Greenfingers welcome actress, Fiona Dolman as the charity’s newest Ambassador
The actress known for playing Sarah Barnaby in Midsomer Murders, Fiona Dolman has become a new ambassador for the Greenfingers charity.
People
Dr Olivia Chapple, founder Horatio’s Garden awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
At this week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awarded Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden, the Elizabeth Medal of Honour.
People
Hardy Plant Society appoints Val Bourne as Vice President
Garden writer, lecturer and organic gardener, Val Bourne has accepted the role of Vice President of the Hardy Plant Society.
Business
And it’s goodnight from them and goodnight from Crocus….
The gold medal studded veterans, Crocus, leave RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden growing & building on a high with two gold medals and coveted Best in Show.
