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.
Gardens
2025 Sweet Pea Season at Easton Walled Gardens
Highly scented, heritage, modern to trial varieties, Easton Walled Gardens grow around 40 sweet pea varieties, all of which are on show for their annual Sweet Pea Season.
Gardens
Barnsdale Gardens closure threatened by solar farm
Geoff Hamilton’s Barnsdale Gardens seeks support to stop a proposed solar farm, which could otherwise signal closure of the gardens.
Collaboration
Characters from Guess How Much I Love You™ come to life in RHS Gardens
RHS Gardens partner with Walker Books for the 30th anniversary of Guess How Much I Love You™, the children’s book by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.
Gardens
Scottish gardens open for visitors in 2025
Over 400 gardens, including cinematic landscapes, kitchen gardens, urban gems and special green spaces will be opening in 2025 for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Design
New garden for Corpus Christi College Cambridge, designed by Jo Thompson
Landscape and garden designer, Jo Thompson has been commissioned to revitalise the gardens at Mogford Lodge at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
Worth a read
New era of garden visits
When it comes to visiting gardens, we seem to be on the fringes of a new era of more relaxed, exclusive and quirky garden tours.
Gardens
RHS gardening predictions for 2025
Based on member enquiries, the Royal Horticultural Society has published its gardening predictions for the new year, bringing hope for a revival of the front garden.
Gardens
Harris Bugg Studio appointed to revitalise Barbican Conservatory
Landscape designers Harris Bugg Studio have been appointed to revitalise the planting of the remarkable, eco-brutalist design of the iconic Barbican Conservatory
By the bye
Festive lawn competition
The Lawn Association has launched a festive competition to celebrate the lawn in December and January.
Charity
Botanical gardens amongst the £16.7 million grant recipients of the Julia Rausing Trust
Charitable fund, the Julia Rausing Trust has awarded £16.7 million in heritage grants to UK cathedrals, botanic gardens, and museums and galleries
Charity
Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum granted £190,000 for community project
The Julia Rausing Trust has awarded the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum a £190,000 grant to invest in a community-led tree planting project
Gardens
Fifteen new gardens become RHS Partner Gardens
With gardens across the UK, France and Italy, fifteen unique gardens become Royal Horticultural Society Partner Gardens in 2025.
Charity
Record National Garden Scheme donations in 2024
2024 proved to be another landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with the charity donating a record £3,501,227 to nursing and health beneficiaries from this year’s garden opening season.
