Plants
Floret Originals flower seeds available in the UK
The flower seeds bred by the figurehead to flower farmers, Erin Benzakein of Floret Farm in the Skagit Valley, Washington will be available in the UK thanks to Alma|Proust….
Plants
UK’s first oak seed of tested planting stock for homegrown timber
Following 25 years of research, Future Trees Trust has announced the availability of quality oak seed for the next generation of oak.
Research
Researchers discover origins of the iconic baobab tree
New research reveals the majestic Baobab’s origins in Madagascar and long-distance dispersals to Africa and Australia.
Research
Ten years on: The Living Ash project
Established in 2013, the Living Ash Project (LAP) aims to restore ash as a thriving broadleaved species in the future.
Plants
Harkness launch new rose ‘Chelsea Pensioner’
Rose breeder, Harkness has launched a new rose named the ‘Chelsea Pensioner’, the colour of which mirrors the iconic scarlet coats of its namesakes.
Plants
Blue Diamond & National Trust launch Rosa ‘National Trust Beauty’ and RHS Chelsea plant collection
In celebration of the RHS Chelsea Octavia Hill Garden, Blue Diamond Garden Centres launch a new plant collection and a rose.
People
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Trustees appointed
Defra has newly appointed Fay Cooke as Trustee and Sir Paul Nurse, Judith Batchelar and David Richardson have been reappointed, and Professor Christopher Gilligan has been reappointed as King’s Trustee.
Worth a read
Redressing the lack of collective nouns for trees
With his debut book, Ewan Fenelon, a 22-year old ecologist invents colourful collective nouns for trees, which he hopes will become part our everyday vernacular
Research
Modern roses at risk from lack of genetic diversity
Intensive, 19th century breeding of roses has led to a reduction in genetic diversity that makes them more vulnerable to diseases and climate change
Gardens
Great Comp Garden’s Azaleas
The unnamed azaleas gifted to Great Comp Garden in Platt, near Sevenoaks have erupted in thousands of blooms throughout the historic woodland garden.
Plants
Beth Chatto’s new urban plant collections
Synonymous with the philosophy of right plant right place, Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens introduce a new plant collection for urban gardens for creating a, wildlife friendly space in urban locations.
Research
Scientists reveal vast DNA tree of life for plants
Scientists have sequenced the DNA from of over 9,500 living, endangered, and extinct flowering plants from around the world to produce groundbreaking plant ‘periodic table’.
Plants
Native plant consumption in the US
Fuelled by consumer demand and mandated by legislation, native plant consumption in the US is growing but it’s a protracted process.
Events
Great Dixter Summer Plant Fair
Great Dixter announces rescheduled plant fair to take place in July.
Marketing
In support of the pelargonium
The Pelargonium for Europe (PfE) marketing initiative aims to improve the image of geraniums and thereby promote their sale.
Gardens
RHS Chelsea’s Flood Resilient Garden is heading to Howbery Business Park
The Flood Resistant garden, designed by Naomi Slade and Dr Ed Barsley to drive awareness of flood risk is destined for Howbery Business Park in Oxfordshire.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Kent Wildflower Seeds to make their RHS Chelsea Flower Show debut
Family owned, Kent Wildflower Seeds are coming to the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show with the aim to redefine the role of wildflowers in modern gardens.
Environment
The Lawn Association begins training at the University of Oxford
Marking the start of their collaboration to foster innovation and sustainability in lawn care, training sessions at the University of Oxford have commenced.
Book Release
Outside In: A Year of Growing & Displaying
Debut book by garden designer Sean A Pritchard on how to plan a garden so that every month of the year there’s something to bring indoors and display in an engaging way.
Regulation
Horticulture industry calls for urgent clarity ahead of ‘cliff-edge’ border changes
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture.