Plants
New beginnings for the Sycamore Gap tree
The National Trust’s Plant Conservation Centre report that the recovered seeds and twigs from the felled tree are showing signs of life.
People
Hear ye, hear ye… oh topiary artists of Britain
Ladder manufacturer and expert, Henchman is looking for the country’s best topiary artists to enter their inaugural Topiary Awards.
Plants
Annual plant disease ranking dominated by wet weather
The Plant Health team at RHS Science has released its annual disease ranking, revealing the most prevalent problems for gardeners in 2023.
Business
Greenwood Plants: Plant Healthy accredited
UK wholesale nursery, Greenwood Plants has been awarded ‘Plant Healthy’ certification following an audit of their six UK nursery sites.
Innovation
Scientists use AI to predict plant extinction risk
For the first time, a team of scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have predicted the extinction risk of all 328,565 known species of flowering plants.
Plants
Recovery of lost apple varieties
In association with Sanfords Orchards, the University of Bristol apple genotyping research project will be sampling heritage varieties from RHS Rosemoor to help recover lost West Country apples.
Health
Counting butterflies reduces anxiety
Research conducted by the University of Derby in association with Butterfly Conservation reveals that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%.
Plants
Peter Beales Roses to unveil new ‘With Courage’ rose
New charity rose and lifesaving-themed Great Pavilion display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary
Shows
Plant fair collective add new venues for 2024
Ramster Garden, Benington Lordship Gardens and Leonardslee Gardens to welcome The Plants Fairs Roadshow for the first time in 2024.
Gardens
Daffodils at Hever Castle & Gardens
With an impressive 250,000 blooms, Hever Castle & Gardens promises rivers of gold meandering through the estate in celebration of the narcissus.
Environment
Fireblight concerns for Ireland’s hedgerows
Environmental organisations raise concerns over the risk of fireblight from hawthorn imports in Ireland.
Health
GPs urge policymakers to invest in green space to reduce NHS pressure
New research by the Woodland Trust, reveals that 96% of GPs surveyed want the government to combat health threats from climate change and extreme weather.
People
Meet Horatio’s Head Gardeners
Horatio’s Garden Head Gardeners came together earlier in the year, in Horatio’s Garden South West along with Kath Moss, the Director of Gardens.
Tourism
RHS Chelsea: A ‘World’s must-see travel moment’
The Royal Horticultural Society’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show rated fifth on Kuoni’s list of the world’s unmissable travel experiences.
Plants
Blossom four weeks earlier than usual
According to the National Trust, the (likely) warmest February on record has led to flowering trees and blossom emerging four weeks earlier than usual.
Design
Tom Stuart-Smith to create a new garden for Tate Britain
Tate Britain announced that Tom Stuart-Smith Studio, in collaboration with architects Feilden Fowles, has been selected to transform the landscape in front of the gallery.
Gardens
NGS Gardens to visit in March
As the weather slowly warms, a recommended selection of gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) in March
Regulation
Preventing the spread of invasive plants from gardens
Invasive non-native plants and animals are one of the top drivers of biodiversity loss and cost the economy over £2 billion a year.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
National Garden Scheme Show Garden Update
New perspective of Tom Stuart-Smith’s design for The National Garden Scheme Garden (NGS) at RHS Chelsea has been released.
Gardens
The Royal Parks collaborate with Sir Quentin Blake
The world-famous illustrator, best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books, has partnered with The Royal Parks charity to create illustrations in iconic London parks.
