Plants
Dark Hedges
Known as Dark Hedges, Bregagh Road in Armoy, County Antrim saw the felling of at least six of the ancient beeches deemed a public safety risk.
Charity
Andy Sturgeon planting Horatio’s Garden Northern Ireland
Nine-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winning designer Andy Sturgeon is on site planting the new garden for the charity at Musgrave Park Hospital.
Design
The biophilic design trend
The desire for restoration, reconnection with nature and being part of the solution against climate change has spurred the adoption of biophilic design in urban, commercial and domestic architecture.
Plants
Sarah Raven’s curated colour palettes for 2024
Gardening expert Sarah Raven reveals her new colour palettes for herbaceous borders, displays, and floral arrangements.
Business
Greenwood Plants 100% peat free
The nursery announced reaching the milestone, across all six of their UK sites, ahead of their target of the end of 2023.
Plants
Public appeal for the sweet chestnut
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is calling for the public to urgently monitor sweet chestnut trees during National Tree Week to help safeguard its future.
Business
National Tree Week
National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, launching the start of the winter tree planting season.
Worth a read
Possible reprieve for Kew Keepers
Uncovered documents in the Kew archives reveal that Sir William Hooker stipulated the collection must stay within the gardens.
People
New head gardener Ventnor Botanic Garden
The Isle of Wight’s botanic garden has appointed Wayne Williams as their new head gardener.
Business
Gardening spend trends
Intriguing analysis by Euromonitor into gardening spend provides insights into consumer priorities and change of lifestyles.
People
Dr Ronald Mackenzie
One of the great galanthophiles, died on the 7th of November.
Worth a read
Half of Britain’s endemic invertebrate species threatened with extinction
A new report by Buglife has found that half of the UK’s most special species are at risk of global extinction.
Design
Church Barn Garden Open Day
18th century Church Barn garden in Essex, designed by Stefano Marinaz open in aid of Havens Hospices.
Business
Sarah Raven acquires Taylors Clematis
With the new acquisition, the online retailer becomes one of the largest suppliers and retailers of clematis plants in the UK.
Gardens
No space to grow
A new Freedom of Information request carried out by Greenpeace has found that waiting lists for allotments has doubled in the last decade.
Charity
Hillingdon Hospital Rehabilitation Garden
Hillingdon Hospitals Charity is raising funds for a rehabilitation garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith.
Business
Downderry Nursery closing
Owners Dr. Simon and Dawn Charlesworth announce their retirement and the closing of the specialist lavender nursery in Kent.
RHS
World Child Cancer’s Nurturing Garden
Designed as a sensory haven, this garden brings joy, hope and escapism through nature for children undergoing cancer treatment.
RHS
The Wonderstruck Garden
A garden designed to create a hallowed and enchanting space, weathered by the grandeur of time.
RHS
Burma Skincare Initiative Spirit of Partnership Garden
A garden design to support Burmese healthcare workers treating adults and children with terrible skin conditions.
