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
People
Countess of Radnor is to become the first President of Horatio’s Garden
A founding patron of the charity since its inception, the Countess of Radnor has been asked to become the President of the spinal injury charity.
People
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Trustees appointed
Defra has newly appointed Fay Cooke as Trustee and Sir Paul Nurse, Judith Batchelar and David Richardson have been reappointed, and Professor Christopher Gilligan has been reappointed as King’s Trustee.
Artisan
GPS tree art by Richard Geraint Evans
By means of his detailed, ink and graphite drawings of trees, professional artist Richard Geraint Evans seeks to create emotional bonds with trees and inspire efforts to conserve them.
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.
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.
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.
