Gardens
Benton End secures heritage grant
The Garden Museum has been awarded a £294,221 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the ‘Benton End Revived’ project.
Gardens
Plants from RHS Healer’s Hollow show garden moved to community garden
More than 1000 plants RHS Healer’s Hollow show garden have been relocated to Farncombe Community Garden near Godalming in Surrey.
Marketing
New look for National Tree Week, in its fiftieth year.
Honouring half a century of planting and protecting trees, National Tree Week has refreshed its brand identity.
Trees & Shrubs
Forest resilience: The trees of tomorrow
Scottish Forestry and Forestry England have identified 30 tree species that have the best chance of thriving in the future.
Trees & Shrubs
Glasgow’s Lone Ash crowned 2025 UK Tree of the Year
Over 30,000 voted in this year’s Woodland Trust competition, with the Argyle Street ash tree winning with 27% of this year’s votes.
Gardens
Police issue another appeal to locate stolen statues
Wiltshire Police have issued an update and another public appeal to help locate the statues which were stolen from Iford Manor in June.
Awards
From urban retreats to biophilic landscapes: 2026 SGLD Awards shortlist
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers (SGLD) has announced the shortlist for the SGLD Awards 2026, a celebration of the best in contemporary garden and landscape design.
Business
HTA Report: Unlocking the value of UK gardens
Assuming the provision of adequately sized gardens, the government’s plan to build 1.5 million new homes, could unlock £65 billion in consumer spending over the next century, says new HTA report.
Gardens
A garden for learning, play, and flood resilience
Gold medal winning, flood-resilient RHS Malvern Rain Garden has been permanently relocated to Coppermill Primary School in Walthamstow, London.
Charity
Wolfson Foundation supports Future Trees Trust
The Future Trees Trust has received a substantial grant from the Wolfson Foundation to support the development of the new National Centre at the National Trust, Buscot and Coleshill Estate in Oxfordshire.
Health
Biofortified tomatoes to combat Vitamin D deficiency
Gene-edited tomatoes, engineered to produce vitamin D, could present a simple and sustainable solution to a pressing global health concern.
Business
A new vintage for the Malvern Hills
Six independent vineyards in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire have pooled their experience, expertise and reputation for growing grapes and making wines
Business
Christies forestry nursery enters administration
Established in 1820, the seventh-generation forestry business in Moray, Scotland has entered administration on account of cash flow problems.
Plants
Endangered Coco de Mer unveils first mature leaf at Eden
The rare and endangered coco de mer palm in the Eden Project’s Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf.
Health
Power to the Pulse: Beans on the Menu Campaign
The Food Foundation and Veg Power have launched a nation-wide campaign to double UK bean, lentil and pulse consumption by 2028.
Events
Mycelium Magic: Mushroom growing at Hever Castle & Gardens
Mushroom growers, the Caley Brothers descend on Hever Castle & Gardens to shed light on the fascinating world of fungi and show visitors how to grow them at home.
Health
Attention matters: Engagement with nature enhances restorative effects
Spending time in nature supports wellbeing, but research shows that how we pay attention during these experiences may matter just as much as the environment itself.
Trees & Shrubs
Branching into the future: Farming in harmony with trees
Recognition that trees can offer farm resilience and business opportunities in the face of extreme weather, grows as 1000+ join the Agroforestry Show.
Business
Le Manoir to close for 18-month refurbishment with Raymond Blanc stepping down
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
Healing through horticulture: Therapeutic Garden Tours
Therapeutic Gardening Tours (TGT) connects healthcare professionals with leading experts and gardens worldwide, showcasing how horticultural therapy enhances health, well-being, and professional practice.
