3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (303+ words) The Dorset school is transforming its grounds into a botanical garden, inspired in part by former pupil and award-winning garden designer Hugo Bugg. The project aims to bring together biodiversity, climate adaptation, wellbeing, outdoor learning and community involvement across the…...

12+ hour, 21+ min ago   (252+ words) Gardening’s response to climate change, biodiversity loss and pressure on natural resources will be debated at Big Brue, a new festival taking place in Bruton, Somerset, on 19–20 September. Garden writer Mary Keen and landscape and ecological designers Catherine FitzGerald and…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (307+ words) The Garden Museum presents a new exhibition of handwoven tapestries by artist Clare Woods RA, transforming often overlooked or dismissed weeds and climbing plants into large-scale woven landscapes. Threads of Ascent: Tapestries by Clare Woods features three new tapestries created…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (445+ words) As cooler conditions return, a new season of Plant Fairs Roadshow events is giving specialist nurseries an opportunity to re-engage with customers after prolonged heat and drought may have curtailed summer planting activity. The Plant Fairs Roadshow (PFR), a non-profit…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (565+ words) Environmental claims on products are facing tighter EU rules, raising the bar for how businesses communicate and substantiate their green credentials. From “biodegradable” and “sustainably sourced” to “carbon neutral”, “net zero” and “plastic-free”, sustainability claims are now a routine part…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (478+ words) Historic parks and gardens are at greater risk of damaging development after the Government removed the Gardens Trust’s role as a statutory consultee in England. The change means the Gardens Trust will no longer be automatically consulted or notified about…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (498+ words) The start of construction was marked by a first dig involving patients at the centre. The new garden is part of Horatio’s Garden’s ambition to create an accessible outdoor space at all 11 NHS spinal injury centres across the UK. Patients…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1627+ words) Horticulture is more than an urban amenity. As cities face more extreme weather, green infrastructure is increasingly being recognised as critical to creating healthier, more resilient and economically competitive places. From an investment perspective, assets in sustainable cities may be…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (397+ words) A new peat-free requirement for suppliers will come into force at Form Plants from 1 September 2026, extending the Surrey nursery’s existing peat-free growing practices to plants sourced externally. Founded and owned by Jamie Butterworth, Form Plants has operated a peat-free growing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (241+ words) RHS Garden Wisley has opened a new 32-bay electric vehicle charging hub, giving visitors access to one of the largest destination charging facilities in the Guildford and Wisley area. The new hub, installed in partnership with RAW Charging, comprises 24 fast-charging…...