Plants
Sarah Raven: Putting the spotlight on shrubs and hedges
Gardening expert and author, Sarah Raven thinks hedging is an overlooked element of the garden.
Worth a read
UK to ban Gunnera
Researchers discover the majestic plant seen in the UK is not a benign species, rather an invasive hybrid Gunnera × cryptica listed as a ‘species of union concern’ in the UK and EU.
Plants
Bodnant Garden home to new metacollection of Wollemi pine
Critically endangered, Wollemi pines date back to the time of the dinosaurs and restricted to fewer than 100 trees in Wollemi National Park, Australia.
Environment
Supporting seed supply for the nation’s forests
The Forestry Commission is investing in the private and public sector to ensure resilient, diverse, and bio-secure supply of tree seed to meet 2050 (16.5% cover) planting targets.
Plants
Shining a light on lichens
Plantlife, the international conservation charity managed to secure their £80,000 campaign target to increase shine a light on this intriguing family of vital organisms.
Business
Plants for Europe & Downderry Nursery
Even though Dr. Simon Charlesworth is retiring, he will continue to be part of the industry and is working on future launches of new lavender varieties.
Plants
Sir David Attenborough donates precious Easter Island seeds
The famed naturalist donated a precious collection of seeds from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to the Tropical Nurseries in Kew Gardens.
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.
Job
Horatio’s Garden: Garden Administrator Northern Ireland
The charity is seeking a part-time administrator to support the Head Gardener at Horatio’s Garden Northern Ireland, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast.
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.
Acknowledgement
Dr Ronald Mackenzie
One of the great galanthophiles, died on the 7th of November.
Job
Plant Heritage Conservation Officer
The plant conservation charity are recruiting for a Conservation Officer to manage the conservation activities of the organisation.
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.
Business
Downderry Nursery closing
Owners Dr. Simon and Dawn Charlesworth announce their retirement and the closing of the specialist lavender nursery in Kent.
Plants
Saving Darwin’s Oak
Even after the grief and outpouring over losing the Sycamore Gap tree, Shropshire Council is adamant to fell a majestic 550 year old oak, making way for the North West Relief Road.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Stroke Association’s Garden for Recovery
A special garden designed by a stroke survivor and shaped by her story, and the stories of other survivors.