Rowlinson celebrates 100 years of innovation

Rowlinson is celebrating 100 years of family ownership, marking a century of timber innovation, manufacturing growth and investment across packaging, garden products and engineering sectors.

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Rowlinson on Trafford Park

Brimsmore manager raises £12,000 for Greenfingers

Alexa Blackmore has raised more than £12,000 for Greenfingers Charity ahead of a Mount Kilimanjaro trek next month. Read more - open to all

Alexa Blackmore, assistant manager at Brimsmore Gardens

BALI names Regional Student Winners 2026

The BALI Chalk Fund has announced its 2026 Regional Students of the Year, recognising outstanding achievement, professionalism and excellence across landscape, horticulture and garden design disciplines.

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BALI Chalk Fund Regional Winners Group 2026

Family confirm death of John Ravenscroft

John Ravenscroft, founder of Bridgemere who died on 26th June, was a celebrated plantsman, RHS vice president and award-winner whose pioneering vision transformed nursery production and garden retailing. Read more - open to all

John Ravenscroft receiving HTA Pearson Memorial medal

Butterfly Gardens to spotlight National Butterfly count

Two butterfly-themed show gardens at RHS events this summer will help promote the 2026 Big Butterfly Count and encourage more pollinator-friendly gardening across the UK.

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Bonded by butterflies: Amanda Thomas, left, and Emma Atkinson with her daughters, right.

Doff & Pest-Stop strengthens UK sales team

The Pelsis Group has strengthened its UK retail sales team with the appointment of two new Area Sales Managers, supporting the continued growth of its Doff and Pest-Stop brands. Read more - open to all

Natalie Giles

World leading grass seed supplier opens Living Showcase in UK

World leading grass seed supplier, DLF Seeds, has opened a living showcase at its DC near Worcester featuring a tennis court, golf green, cricket pitch and wildflower meadows.  Gardenforum visits this understated company. Read more - members only

Living Showcase at Inkberrow

Water disruption causes losses at Kent Garden Centres

Toilets and restaurant close as water slows to a trickle at garden centres in Kent due to supplies disruption. Read more - members only

Canterbury Garden Centre

Oak processionary moth warning issued

The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest of oak trees.  The warm weather has led to the moth growing quicker than in previous years. Read more - members only

Branches of an oak tree after heavy feeding

Fera unveils its new website

Fera has launched a redesigned website to make it easier for ornamental horticulture businesses to access expert support on plant health, biosecurity and regulation. Read more - members only

Hillier reports strong profit growth despite challenging conditions

Hillier Nurseries Limited has posted robust results for the year ending 31 August 2025, with group turnover rising to £75.8 million, a 4% increase on the previous year.  Profit before tax rose 74%. Read more - members only

RHS backing gives Responsible Sourcing Scheme added weight

The RHS has joined the Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) for growing media as a Supporter Member, adding weight to the initiative to measure objectively the environmental and social impact of each type of growing media. Read more - open to all

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