Business
Synonymous with garden gastronomy, two Michelin Star, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons established by Raymond Blanc is to close for a year-and-a-half for redevelopment with the chef patron taking on a new role.
New Business
Therapeutic Gardening Tours (TGT) connects healthcare professionals with leading experts and gardens worldwide, showcasing how horticultural therapy enhances health, well-being, and professional practice.
Plants
Plant Heritage has awarded National Plant Collection® status to a collection of over 100 rosemary plants at Great Comp Garden in Kent.
Collaboration
Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland has joined forces with the Wageningen University & Research to investigate the effects of flowers and plants on health and wellbeing.
Business
Inspired by the Pantone colour guide, David Austin introduces the Pocket Handbook for garden designers, landscapers, and trade professionals.
Plants
Creator of the ‘Pocket Rainforest’ in Kent, Chris Bowers has successfully managed to grow a Victoria Amazonia from seed, now proudly on show in his magical garden.
Plants
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute introduced new potato varieties to Kenya that are resistant to the potato cyst nematode which is devastating the country’s crop.
Gardens
The Chelsea Physic Garden announced the appointment of six new trustees to its Board to strengthen its mission to inspire wonder, wellbeing and discovery.
Plants
Known as Europe’s green marketplace, the trade fair Plantarium|Groen-Direkt facilitates the trade of garden plants for retail and wholesale, connecting growers with buyers.
Plants
Organised by the Denver Botanic Gardens, the wonderful Waterlily Weigh-Off’, challenges botanical gardens and zoos around the world to see how much weight their Victoria waterlily leaves can hold.
Plants
In partnership with the Canary Wharf Group, the Eden Project is organising a national photo competition in celebration of the 25th anniversary of its National Wildflower Centre.
Gardens
Hosting the Autumn Plant Fair, the Plant Fairs Roadshow heads to West Dean, where the experimental Dry Meadow and newly established Sunken Garden will provide much needed inspiration.
Gardens
Otherwise closed to the public, owner Neil Lucas will provide a unique tour of Knoll Gardens to raise funds for the National Garden Scheme.
Charity
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is calling on individuals, community groups and villages to open their garden in 2026 to raise funds for charity.
Regulation
The government announced the suspension of extra border checks on plant goods from Ireland ahead of the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) deal with the EU.
Collaboration
Arit Anderson, Anna Potter, Shane Connolly, Arthur Parkinson, and Kim Murray have collaborated with Sarah Raven to create tulip collections for autumn planting.
Trees & Shrubs
The £26m facility was created to meet woodland targets will help support the sustainable management of national forests and land.
Tourism
Inspired by Jane Austen’s life and letters, Bath has filled its streets with literary-themed flower displays and installations.
Business
The historic, 50 acre Somerset based, Grade I listed Hestercombe House & Garden has fallen into administration.
Trees & Shrubs
Tropical tree, brought from Grenada in the 1980’s and growing in Battersea, London has been protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
