Business
Rachael Austin to design SGLD stand for RHS Chelsea
The Society of Garden + Landscape Designers return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 with an immersive trade stand designed by the garden designer, Rachael Austin MSGLD.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Challenging the misconceptions of Down’s Syndrome
A garden designed to celebrate the unique qualities of people with Down’s syndrome and to challenges the barriers and misconceptions they face on a daily basis.
Business
Knepp Wilding Kitchen welcomes new Head Chef
Former Petersham Nurseries Head Chef, Alex Dome appointed as the new Head Chef at the Knepp Estate’s Wilding Kitchen restaurant.
Media
Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh is live
The new channel, ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ has now launched, providing expert advice, gardening guides and masterclasses for gardeners of all ages and skills.
Business
Furniture maker Angus Ross featured on BBC Countryfile
2023 RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year finalist, furniture maker Angus Ross will be featured on BBC Countryfile this weekend.
Business
New showroom and warehouse for Gardena & Flymo
The Husqvarna Group, home to Gardena and Flymo, has launched a showroom in the North of England’s largest and most sustainable logistics facility.
People
Thomas Pearson becomes Trustee for Herefordshire Growing Point
Founder of garden pottery business becomes a Trustee for the Herefordshire charity that helps people living with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the benefits of gardening.
Book Releases
Plants
Help in the search for lost peonies
The historic Kelway’s peony collection has been awarded National Collection status, but the search for lost varieties continues.
Regulation
BNG could unlock support for developments
Survey by biodiversity tech start-up, Joe’s Blooms suggests that Biodiversity Net Gain rules could be key to unlocking NIMBY support for housebuilding.
Awards
Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2025
For 2025, eight gardens are competing to be named Garden of the Year in the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Awards.
Collaboration
Gaze Burvill launch new collection with the National Trust
The National Trust and furniture maker Gaze Burvill are launching a joint collection made from locally and sustainably-sourced oak.
People
The King honours Alan Titchmarsh at Windsor Castle
During the Investiture at Windsor Castle yesterday, King Charles III presented Alan Titchmarsh with his CBE.
Media
Hort Shorts: Industry peat-free transition success stories
The Peat-free Partnership debuts its new Hort Shorts series, showcasing peat-free success stories from within the industry.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
RHS Chelsea Flower show 2025: Your Space, Your Story
Taking centre stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the 2025, RHS theme ‘Your Space, Your Story’, celebrates individuality of gardeners and their gardens.
By the bye
A few favourite 2025 April Fooleries
A small salute for the individuals and businesses in the horticulture industry who embrace the playful spirit of April Fools’ Day and provide us all with a much needed laugh.
RHS
Concessions for growers transitioning to 100% peat free at RHS Shows
With no ban in place, the Royal Horticultural Society will introduce concessions at its flower show to support growers their final stages of transitioning to 100% Peat Free up to 2028.
Business
Meet the Hillier buying team at GIMA Buyer Connect
GIMA has confirmed that Hillier will be the featured retailer at their next Buyer Connect event, taking place on the 17th of June 2025.
Business
Alitex to launch new greenhouse design at RHS Chelsea
For its 63rd, 2026 RHS Chelsea exhibit, glasshouse manufacturer will feature their new glasshouse design, set in storybook English cottage garden.
People
Anya Lautenbach becomes Royal Windsor Flower Show Ambassador
As an advocate for horticulture, crafts and culinary arts, the gardener and author, Anya Lautenbach becomes an Ambassador of the Royal Windsor Flower Show.
Charity
Dame Mary Berry champions NGS Great British Garden Party
As Dame Mary Berry celebrates her 90th birthday, the National Garden Scheme announced that she is championing the Great British Garden Party
