Products
Form Meets Function: Niwaki Launches Engei workwear
The Japanese lifestyle brand unveils a new range of unisex workwear, comprising the Engei jacket and trousers.
Exhibitions
Echoes in the Chalk: Art and the ancient Landscape
Wiltshire’s landscape and ancient history has inspired a new exhibition, curated by the archaeologist and broadcaster, Dr. Rose Ferraby.
Gardens
Sold down the plot: Allotments at risk?
Last weekend’s news reported a concerning story that the Deputy Prime Minister granted councils the authority to sell allotments to finance spending.
Gardens
Blueprint for flood resilience: Flood Re opens Howbery Park garden
Flood Re launches their permanent, free public access, flood resilient garden at Howbery Park in Oxfordshire, helping to develop resilient approaches to flooding.
People
John Hillier dies aged 90
Sir Harold Hillier’s eldest son, John Hillier, the esteemed plantsman who played a pivotal role in the success of Hillier Nurseries, passed away last week.
Books
Designs of Nature: May Morris and the Art of Embroidery
New book celebrates the work of the leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, May Morris, who elevated embroidery from domestic craft to art form.
Charity
Bumblebee charity issues urgent plea for support
Amidst an unprecedented crisis for bumblebees, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust faces substantial financial constraints, impeding the provision of essential support for the pollinators.
Book Releases
Media
Google’s new AI Mode: No links, no credit
Google’s search engine overhaul and AI overviews will fundamentally change how users interact on searches, posing a major threat to (content rich) websites reliant on organic search traffic.
People
British Garden Centres appoints Amy Stubbs, as Managing Director
British Garden Centres announced the appointment of eldest daughter, Amy Stubbs, as Managing Director alongside her father, Charles Stubbs and uncle, Robert.
Wildlife
Less rain, fewer blooms: The push for more drought resistant plants for pollinators
On account of the reduced blooms on summer flowers, the Royal Horticultural Society has said that drought resistant plants have never been more important for pollinators
Products
Sealstop: Full watering can, no waste
Novel, British-designed, automatic shut-off valve designed to eliminate water wastage and save gardeners time.
People
Population of England and Wales increased to 61.8mn, says ONS
Latest ONS dat indicated that the population of England and Wales continued to grow in the year to mid-2024, reaching 61,806,682 people.
Regulation
Gardener arrested for ‘knife’ possession
Armed police arrested a gardener returning from his Manchester allotment on account of his gardening tools, which were mistaken for weapons.
Charity
HRH The Princess Royal opened Horatio’s Garden Sheffield & East
Designed by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg, the charity’s eight garden at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield has opened.
Gardens
Kew’s new Carbon Garden: Planting today for tomorrow
One of its most ambitious garden projects, Kew Gardens reveals new permanent garden, showcasing the potential of plants and fungi to combat climate change.
Media
Uncovering nature’s silent giants: The Secret Life of Trees
Broadcasting this Friday, 25th July at 9pm on Channel 5, the new series follows the incredible lives of trees – from tiny seeds, to magnificent giants and into old age.
Business
Shoplifting soars in England and Wales
Official figures indicate that shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales since current records began more than two decades ago.
Business
Entries invited for the 2025 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
Now open for entries, the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund is designed to support the next generation of garden industry innovators.
