Worth a read
Redressing the lack of collective nouns for trees
With his debut book, Ewan Fenelon, a 22-year old ecologist invents colourful collective nouns for trees, which he hopes will become part our everyday vernacular
Environment
The Lego Flood House: from vulnerable to flood resilient
Designed by Dr. Edward Barsley and Blue Heart, the Lego Flood House aims to help highlight the impacts of flooding and benefits of adaptation and resilience.
Education
The Newt & RHS: Growing a new generation of gardeners
2024 marks The Newt in Somerset’s third year as headline sponsor of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, supporting the RHS in their mission to encourage and improve the practice of horticulture.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Children’s Choice Award
Announced at the RHS Spring Press Conference today, 70 children from schools across London will be invited to judge RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens for the inaugural Children’s Choice Award.
People
Jekka McVicar recipient of the Prince Edward Award
Organic grower of herbs, author and broadcaster, Jekka McVicar VMH was presented with the Worshipful Company of Gardeners Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticultural Career Development.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
She Grows Veg & Raymond Blanc collaborate for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Heirloom seed company, She Grows Veg and Raymond Blanc, Chef Patron at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will be collaborating on Press Day at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Job
The Newt: Head Gardener
The Newt in Somerset is recruiting for a new Head Gardener, to lead them in fulfilling their aim to becoming the most exciting garden in England.
People
Cate Blanchett named as first ever Ambassador of Wakehurst
Cate Blanchett will highlight the global impact of the vital works by Wakehurst, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s wild botanic garden and home to the Millennium Seed Bank.
Job
Alitex: Sales & Projects Support Coordinator
Glasshouse manufacturer, Alitex is looking for a new sales and projects support coordinator to work alongside the sales team and project leaders.
Job
The Orchard Project: Head of Fundraising
The Orchard Project is recruiting for a Head of Fundraising to develop the charity’s income strategy, bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities.
Job
Tom Stuart-Smith Studio: Landscape Architect
The Tom Stuart-Smith Studio is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join the practice of 20 designers and support staff.
People
Malcolm Catlin appointed Project Director of Plant Healthy Certification Scheme
As the new Project Director, Malcolm Catlin MCIHort will oversee the development of the Plant Healthy scheme and standard to minimise the risks of pests and diseases.
People
Robert B. Cook appointed Dobbies Board Advisor
The garden centre retailer appoints Robert B. Cook as board advisor to support the strategic development of their restaurant business.
Health
Dr Michael Mosley on the benefits of gardening
On his BBC Radio 4 podcast ‘Just One Thing’, Dr. Michael Mosley explains that gardening is not only good for physical fitness but benefits the brain, mood and gut microbiome.
People
AMES appoints Patrick Thick as Sales Director
AMES Companies has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Thick as their new Sales Director, responsible for driving the garden centre channel.
Local Heroes
Margaret Cooper recognised for her work protecting toads
For 25 years, Margaret Cooper has campaigned for the annual closure of a Nottinghamshire road to allow for the safe crossing of toads during breeding season.
Job
Chelsea Physic Garden: Head of Plant Collections
The historic Chelsea Physic Garden in London, is looking to recruit a new Head of Plant Collections.
Research
The changing UK population
Rich Pereira, the Deputy Director for Demography at the Office for National Statistics paints a picture of the changing milestones of adulthood and how society is shifting.
People
Dobbies appoints Rajesh Gupta as Strategy & Business Development Director
The garden centre retailer appoints Rajesh Gupta to its senior leadership team as Strategy & Business Development Director
Business
In the spirit of Great Dixter: Hooton’s Walled Nursery
Run by Great Dixter Trainee, Dean and his father Glenn Charlton, the new Hooton’s Walled Nursery promises to inspire gardeners and work to the traditional, generous ethos of Great Dixter.