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.
Interview
Honor Reekie guides us through the 2024 RHS Chelsea National Garden Scheme Garden
At the forefront of the build of National Garden Scheme garden for RHS Chelsea, but to date we know surpringly little about Tom Stuart-Smith’s talented project manager, Honor Reekie. Until now…
Awards
Winner 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year: Jonathan Zerr
Earlier this week, Jonathan Zerr was announced as the winner of the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year competition.
Plants
Floret Originals flower seeds available in the UK
The flower seeds bred by the figurehead to flower farmers, Erin Benzakein of Floret Farm in the Skagit Valley, Washington will be available in the UK thanks to Alma|Proust….
Gardens
The Oudolf Landscape at RHS Wisley is now open
The highly anticipated, transformed Glasshouse Borders by the internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf at RHS Wisley are now open.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
‘The greenest Chelsea Yet’, says Sarah Raven
An advocate for increasing garden biodiversity and advocate for pollinators, Sarah Raven discusses how green ambitions can support thriving plots.
People
Nick Bailey appointed Director of University of Leicester Botanic Garden
The University of Leicester has announced that the BBC presenter, designer and plantsman, Nick Bailey has been appointed Director of its Botanic Garden.
Awards
George Plumptre, National Garden Scheme Chief Executive awarded Elizabeth Medal of Honour
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awards prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour to George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme.
Interview
The lowdown on RHS Chelsea judging with James Alexander Sinclair
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show fast approaching, we asked renowned RHS Judge, James Alexander Sinclair to share all about the art of judging show gardens.
People
Kate Ebbens new GIMA President 2024-2025
Ten years GIMA Council member, Kate Ebbens has been voted in as GIMA President for the 2024- 2025 term.
Careers
GROW Careers Day North Event at Harewood House
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture announces first GROW Careers Horticultural Conference to be held in the North of England.
Events
Claire Austin’s Celebration of Flowers
Marking 25 years of her award-winning plant nursery, Claire Austin celebrates with a packed 5-day event featuring leading expert speakers.
Charity
King Charles III will continue to be National Garden Scheme Patron
The National Garden Scheme has announced that His Majesty the King will continue to be their Patron
