Tourism
First Scottish Gardens Tourism Conference
Hosted by Discover Scottish Gardens, the inaugural Scottish Gardens Tourism Conference takes place this week, aimed to encourage collaboration across the industry.
Environment
Dartington Forest Garden at risk
The Agroforestry Research Trust have issued an appeal for support to protest the intentions of the Dartington Hall Trust to end their lease, putting the 31 year old forest food project at risk.
Gardens
The gardens at Serge Hill open for visitors
The gardens around Serge Hill will be open for visitors from April to July, to raise funds for the Serge Hill Project.
Gardens
Biddulph Grange Stumpery renovation completed
The Stumpery at Biddulph Grange Garden in Staffordshire has been reinstated after completion of major renovation and expansion.
Gardens
LCGD graduates to showcase Lamiaceae at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Graduates from the London College of Garden Design are set to return to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival to showcase seven educational borders highlighting the variety and diversity of the Lamiaceae family.
Gardens
Paws on the path trial at RHS Garden Rosemoor
The Royal Horticultural Society will be trialling dedicated dog-friendly days for six months at RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon.
Gardens
Exbury Gardens celebrates 70 years of public opening
Exbury Gardens is celebrating the 70th anniversary of public opening in 2025 by restoring a forgotten corner of the famous Hampshire woodland garden.
Gardens
Entry to all RHS Gardens for just £1
Thanks to the 2025 National Lottery Open Week, entry to Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Gardens will cost £1 between the 15th – 23rd of March.
Charity
Schools, charities and local groups invited to apply for Dobbies Community Gardens initiative
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming applications for their community gardens initiative, offering local schools, charities and community groups across the country, support for their green spaces.
People
Kazuyuki Ishihara wins Gold and RHS Choice Award at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025
Garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara wins four awards, plus the inaugural RHS Choice Award at the 2025 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show.
Gardens
Green light for Manchester Digital Campus and city centre park
Planning consent has been granted for the new government office complex in Ancoats, Manchester alongside a new urban park.
Gardens
Greenfingers Charity garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025
To mark their 25th anniversary, Greenfingers Charity has announced its presence at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025 with a specially designed anniversary show garden.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
The ‘Room to breathe’ garden for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association
Deeply personal 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, designed as restorative retreat for parents and caregivers of patients, to help them recharge and face the challenges of caregiving.
Events
Hillier reveals garden design for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025
As the headline sponsor for the fifth year, Hillier has revealed its garden design for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025.
Gardens
Blakedown Landscapes contracted for Horniman Museum and Gardens Nature + Love project
Appointed as the principal contractor, Blakedown Landscapes will be delivering the landscaping works for the Horniman Museum and Gardens Nature + Love redevelopment project.
RHS
RHS and BBC One The One Show 2025 Pocket Garden Makeover Competition
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and BBC One’s The One Show have announced the return of the Pocket Garden Makeover Prize.
Gardens
In protection of London’s Victoria Tower Gardens
London Parks & Gardens is nominating the Grade II listed, Victoria Tower Gardens to included on the Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
Gardens
Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons retains their two Michelin stars for 41 years
Known for its garden gastronomy, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons have managed to retain their two Michelin stars for the past 41 years.
Business
Blakedown Landscapes to build new garden commemorating Queen Elizabeth II in Regent’s Park
The Royal Parks charity has appointed Blakedown Landscapes as the official contractor for the new garden in The Regent’s Park to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.
Gardens
Welsh gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme in 2025
Almost 300 gardens across Wales are opening for the National Garden Scheme in 2025, offering a diverse portfolio of gardens for visitors to explore.