Business
New dawn for funeral flowers
One compostable arrangement at a time, the co-founder of The Farewell Flowers Directory Gill Hodgson, explains how they are on a mission to change the world of funeral flowers.
Gill Hodgson
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.
Plants
Hydrangea Groundbreaker® BlushTM
Available in the UK this year, the world’s first ground cover, Hydrangea Groundbreaker® BlushTM.
Plants
HTA New Plant Awards 2025: Call for entries
Exhibitors of the upcoming HTA National Plant Show are invited to enter the HTA New Plant Awards 2025, which is sponsored by the RHS.
Plants
English Sweet Peas debut at 2025 RHS Chelsea with Sweet Pea ‘Amy Dowden’
UK sweet pea grower, English Sweet Peas announces 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show debut, with launch of new Sweet Pea ‘Amy Dowden’
Products
She Grows Veg launches herb range
Heirloom vegetable seed company, She Grows Veg expand their seed range to include herbs.
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.
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.
