Worth watching
Alison Crowther: The Woodcarvers Studio
A series of vignettes by film maker JP Davidson reveal true insight into Alison Crowther’s studio practices and culture.
Products
Honda release next generation robotic mowers
Honda launches the new Miimo range of robotic lawnmowers, equipped with new developments in navigation, smartphone connectivity and sensors.
Environment
Lawn Association calls for ban on lawn chemicals
David Hedges-Gower, Chairman of the Lawn Association has made a passionate appeal for a nationwide ban on all pesticides used in lawn maintenance.
Exhibitions
Danger and Desire: The seductive power of orchids
New exhibition delving deep into the seductive allure of orchids, one of the largest plant families, found on nearly every environment on earth.
Exhibitions
Sow Far Sew Good Exhibition
An exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of Stitching Botanical, the self-funded, volunteer and creative textile group, hosted by and stitching for The National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Artisan
Painting the modern garden: Monet to Matisse
Based on the sell-out show at the Royal Academy of Arts, the film directed by David Bickerstaff and produced by Phil Grabsky will be shown at the Picturehouse.
Product Launch
Gaze Burvill launches Acorn Outdoor Kitchen collection
Luxury garden furniture maker Gaze Burvill launches new, pre-designed modular outdoor kitchen collection.
Exhibitions
Damien Hirst: The Secrets
The Secrets by Damien Hirst consist of a series of eight unique prints that depict thriving, flourishing gardens based on works from his latest series, The Secret Gardens Paintings.
Product Launch
Feverfew Garden Co. becomes first UK brand to offer four sizes specifically sized for female hands
The Feverfew Garden Company has experienced unprecedented success, marking a year of growth and innovation.
On Instagram
Flowers… but out of buttercream
Norfolk baker, Kerry Roberts with her blossoming, floral decoration cake bouquet business.
Product Launch
RocketGro products certified vegan
Peat-free growing media producer, RocketGro has announced that two of its best-selling products have been verified by the Vegan Society.
Artisan
Patrick Dougherty: The magic of sticks
With just sticks and saplings, sculpture artist, Patrick Dougherty creates the most incredible, ephemeral installations, showcasing the beauty of the natural world.
Product Launch
Kent & Stowe new SureCut range
For 2024, Kent & Stowe is launching a new collection of cutting tools that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering.
On Instagram
Must follow @philiptreewalker
Hampshire-based talent, Philip Walker hand-crafts striking sculptures and seating in wood, focusing on the natural beauty of the material, emphasising form, flow and texture.
Good stuff
Dan Pearson’s ingenious frost protection domes
To protect the Mediterranean ‘woodies’ in his garden at Hillside in Somerset, Dan Pearson has devised a simple, yet cunning form of frost protection.
Collaboration
David Austin & Emma Bridgewater collaborate for the National Garden Scheme
David Austin Roses has joined Emma Bridgewater to design a mug featuring the ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ (Ausernie) rose to support the National Garden Scheme.
By the bye
Botanics Choir: Spring 2024
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is launching a choir, celebrating the wonder of plants through song.
Product Launch
STIGA snow blower
New STIGA ST 300e battery snow blower helps clears fresh snow up to 15cm deep – even in temperatures as low as -20°.
Product Launch
New Mr Fothergill’s wildlife seed mix launched with BBC Children in Need
Mr Fothergill’s has extended its children’s range in conjunction with BBC Children in Need, to include a new wildlife attracting seed mix.
Product Launch
New garden tools on UK market: AMES
Launched at Glee 2023, the new American gardening tool brand AMES is coming to garden centres across the UK.
