Product Launch
Honda expands robotic lawnmower portfolio
Honda has launched two new wireless models, the Miimo 1500i and Miimo 2200i to its robotic lawn mower series.
Plants
Symbolic tulip planting to strengthen ties between Turkey and the Netherlands
Tulip bulbs were planted in the garden of the Turkish embassy in the Hague, the Netherlands last Friday as a symbol of the cooperation between the two countries.
Business
New BALI report reveals landscaping industry growth ambitions
British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) have released their first annual member report outlining the current climate of the landscape industry.
Exhibitions
The Lost Trees: Nancy Cadogan
‘The Lost Trees’ by British American artist Nancy Cadogan, delves into the profound emotional and ecological significance of trees as enduring landmarks in our lives.
Business
Blue Diamond acquires Busy Bee Garden Centre
The garden centre group, Blue Diamond has announced the acquisition of Busy Bee Garden Centre near Ryde, on the Isle of Wight.
Gardens
Benton End secures heritage grant
The Garden Museum has been awarded a £294,221 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the ‘Benton End Revived’ project.
Awards
Top of the Plots competition winners announced
Winners of the inaugural, Gardena competition which celebrates grow-your-own culture and gardening, have been announced.
Book Releases
People
Carole Patilla (1966-2025)
Founder of Tuckshop Flowers and the inspiration behind Farewell Flowers, Carole Patilla died on the 10th of September, aged 59, in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Gardens
Plants from RHS Healer’s Hollow show garden moved to community garden
More than 1000 plants RHS Healer’s Hollow show garden have been relocated to Farncombe Community Garden near Godalming in Surrey.
Charity
Cultivating Conservation: Alitex marks 20 Years and £1 Million with the National Trust
Marking 20 years of working with the National Trust, Alitex has raised over £1 million to support the conservation charity’s vital work in caring for nature, beauty and history.
Charity
Greenfingers Together Garden takes root at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
The Greenfingers Charity RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show garden has been rebuilt at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Sheffield.
Marketing
New look for National Tree Week, in its fiftieth year.
Honouring half a century of planting and protecting trees, National Tree Week has refreshed its brand identity.
HTA
HTA welcomes new Non-Executive Directors to the board
Three Non-Executive Directors will join the HTA Board and help shape the strategic direction and governance of the member organisation at the heart of UK Environmental Horticulture.
People
Dr Jane Goodall, pioneer of conservation, dies at 91
The founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, has died.
RHS
Invitation to stand: RHS Council Elections 2026
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) members interested in standing for RHS Council in 2026 are invited to submit an initial expression of interest.
Business
Comfortably profitable: British Garden Centres reports strong results
Despite trading challenges and difficult weather conditions, British Garden Centres reported a very solid performance for 2024.
Business
Wyevale Nurseries celebrate 95th anniversary
Hereford based Wyevale Nurseries unveiled their 95th anniversary logo in celebration of its horticultural heritage this month.
Business
BRC warns: New EPR tax will add billions to shopping bills
The British Retail Consortium reveals that over 80% of costs of the Extended Producer Responsibility tax are likely to be passed onto already hard-pressed consumers.
