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
Exhibitions
Sketch in Bloom in commemoration of the National Gallery bicentenary
To commemorate 200 years of the National Gallery’s, Sketch presents the tenth edition of their innovative floral exhibition ‘Sketch in Bloom’.
Environment
The Lego Flood House: from vulnerable to flood resilient
Designed by Dr. Edward Barsley and Blue Heart, the Lego Flood House aims to help highlight the impacts of flooding and benefits of adaptation and resilience.
Artisan
Sculpture Park pieces up for auction
An auction is being held, to sell a part of the collection from the Sculpture Park, owned and curated over twenty years by artist, collector and dealer, Eddie Powell.
Book Release
It starts with veg: 100 Seasonal Suppers and Sides
Taking forty vegetables, from the humble potato to celeriac, Chef and food educator, Ceri Jones shows the best ways to prepare them, the tastiest flavour pairings and recipes for each.
Book Release
One Garden Against the World: In Search of Hope in a Changing Climate
In her new book, Kate Bradbury writes passionately about how her climate-change anxiety pushes her to look for positive ways to keep going in a changing world.
Product Launch
FELCO expands product line with long reach tools
Pruning tools manufacturer, FELCO have expanded their product ranges with long reach pruning solutions for professional and amateur gardeners.
Good stuff
Mycelium celebration
To celebrate Earth Month and the launch of their new Mycelium packaging, eyewear brand MONC partnered the talented Caley Brothers to create an innovative, living fungi window display.
Products
Mad About Land launch new garden clothing range at the RHS Urban Show
With a display built from compostable cardboard boxes, host to mini wildflower meadows the new clothing brand celebrates the egalitarian pursuit of gardening.
Book Release
Paul Bangay: A Life in Garden Design
Garden designer Paul Bangay reflects on his professional life and the aesthetic influences that have shaped him.
Books
Mark Diacono’s ‘Abundance’ shortlisted for Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Award
Written ‘live’ on Substack, Mark Diacono’s new book ‘Abundance’ has been listed for an award in prestigious Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards.
Book Release
RHS Greener Gardening: Vegetables: The sustainable guide to growing planet-friendly crops
A primer for gardeners promoting greener, eco-friendly growing methods and sustainable gardening practices.
Book Release
Botanical Short Stories
A rich and wide-ranging collection of stories, celebrating the deep connection that exists between people and plants in fourteen short stories as varied, diverse, and global as the botanical world itself.
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.
Book Release
Second Nature: The Story of a Naturalist’s Garden
Journalist and gardener Susie White’s new book tells the story of how she created a Northumberland garden as a haven for wildlife.
Products
GIMA Awards entries open for 2024
Now open for entries, the GIMA Awards recognise excellence in new product development, marketing initiatives and export achievements over the past 12 months.
Artisan
For the love of pomology
Over the centuries, pomology, the study of fruit, fruit growing and orchard management has given rise to beautiful and intriguing works of literature and art.
Plants
Sarah Raven: New pond plants range
Expert gardener and author Sarah Raven launches a new pond plants range.
Business
The Farewell Flowers Directory
To help people find more natural and seasonal funeral flowers, Gill Hodgson and Carole Patilla have launched The Farewell Flowers Directory
Book Release
The Tulip Garden: Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties
An essential reference and inspirational resource by Polly Nicholson for tulip lovers, florists, and gardeners, tapping into the zeitgeist for sustainable flowers and organic gardening, focusing on one of the world’s most popular flowers.