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.
Plants
Jekka McVicar launches Thymus Jekka’s Bee Happy
Organic grower of herbs, author and broadcaster, Jekka McVicar VMH, launches her 10th thyme variety, Thymus Jekka’s Bee Happy.
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.
Plants
On the hunt for rare daffodils
In search for rare varieties that are under threat, the Royal Horticultural Society is looking to public to help in the search rare British daffodils feared lost to history and science.
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.
Plants
Knoll Gardens launch Miscanthus Red Spear
Ornamental grass specialist, Knoll Gardens announces the launch of striking, Miscanthus Red Spear.
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.
Plants
Frank P Matthews launches Pear Cornishgold™
To be unveiled at the 2025 Garden Press Event, Frank P Matthews launches a special new Pear variety, ‘Cornishgold™’.
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.
Tourism
Scottish snowdrop season gets underway
Organised by Discover Scottish Gardens, the Scottish snowdrop season will see gardens across Scotland opening their gardens to celebrate spectacle of iconic flowers.
Health
Horticulturists against skin cancer
Gardeners, growers, landscapers and those working outdoors are subject to high exposure to UV radiation and thereby amongst the most at risk to the dangers of skin cancer.
Plants
Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year Competition
Launching in February, Plant Heritage’s annual search for rare and unusual plants returns, with the winner announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025
Media
Sandi Toksvig fronts series on ancient UK woods
In fulfilment of her lifelong dream, Sandi Toksvig is restoring and protecting a patch of woodland in a three-part tv series.
Exhibitions
Review: ‘SOIL – The World At Our Feet’
Opening this week, ‘SOIL’ celebrates and explores the magic of soil, interpreted through a diverse range of voices of artists, scientists, gardeners and activists.
Health
Gardening is nature’s gym
The Horticultural Trades Association says gardening could be one of nature’s best workouts to improve physical health
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.
Plants
Celebrating the start of the tulip season
Celebrated this weekend in Amsterdam, National Tulip Day hailed the start of the new tulip season.
