The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Horticulture, The Conference took place at London’s Barbican Centre on Thursday 24 September 2026. The Conference aims to inform and support environmental horticulture businesses as they prepare for the future....
“Colour, contrast and confusion” could define autumn this year, say National Trust experts, as the effects of an exceptionally hot, dry summer create the prospect of vibrant colours alongside early leaf fall and unusual flowering, with the potential for striking...
As the dust begins to settle after the hottest summer on record, public parks reveal how they are dealing with the UK's changing climate. Even the most dedicated sun lovers are breathing a sigh of relief as the UK recovers from its hottest summer on record - but it's not just people that were suffering. The extreme weather has taken a toll on the...
The Value of Green Spaces report has been launched at Horticulture, The Conference, hosted by the Horticulture Trades Association (HTA). The report, which stands within the HTA's Value series, following The Value of Gardens (2023) and The Value of Plants (2023), analyses the economic, environmental and health contribution of environmental...
Wildlife charity People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is urging volunteers across the UK to record sightings of wild mammals in green spaces in its Living with Mammals survey. The public are urged to record species such as foxes, hedgehogs and squirrels in spaces such as private gardens, public parks and other green spaces from September...
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Gardens Trust have joined forces to create a coalition of organisations across the horticulture and landscape industries to urge the government to make long-term investment in the UK's green infrastructure a national priority. Detailed within a joint letter to the secretary of state for housing,...
Mayfield Park in Manchester welcomes a new garden featuring 19 trees, seven of which are fit with technology that allows horticultural teams to understand how trees are feeling in the face of climate change. Developed by Avande, the Tree Talk technology communicate real-time data about the conditions the trees are coping with, while an AI system...
Tate Britain and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have announced a 10-year commitment to connecting young people with art, nature and climate action. Supported by Clore Duffield Foundation, the programme, Creative Ground, will be based in a new purpose-built classroom with Tate Britain's Clore Gardens, due to open in spring 2027. Workshops...
From 2 November 2026, biodiversity net gain (BNG) will become mandatory for new nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIP) in England. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published guidance setting out how BNG should be considered throughout the design and consenting process. The guidance builds on...
Almost two-thirds (62%) of the public want the UK Government to invest more in nature restoration as a way to address future extreme weather events, according to a new opinion poll. The YouGov polling, commissioned for Rewilding Britain, also shows that 74% of people believe the UK Government is not preparing well for events such as flooding,...
Dilton Marsh has a rich but largely forgotten orchard heritage so the Village Orchard Project was developed to help restore this connection, creating a network of fruit and native trees that benefits local people, wildlife and the wider landscape. A review of green spaces across Dilton Marsh identified several locations where additional trees...
Following John Healey MP’s first major speech since becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer, in which he pledged to “draw a line” under rising business costs and put growth at the centre of the Autumn Budget on 28 October, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is calling on him to ensure environmental horticulture is recognised as a sector that...
A proposal to designate a new Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape, marking the first new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England for over 30 years, has been submitted. Natural England has submitted a proposal to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to designate a brand-new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)...
Foster + Partners has announced the completion of its latest step within its sustainable masterplan in Bangkok, Thailand. The Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums becomes the latest section of residential-led development, featuring six mid-rise buildings offering a close connection to the masterplan’s central forest, with new homes...
With just four weeks to go before the conference in Henley-on-Thames on Thursday, 1 October, SoilsCon 2026 is expected to sell out. Organised by leading soil science and landscape engineering consultants Tim O’Hare Associates LLP (TOHA), this year’s conference welcomes a great line-up of leading industry experts covering a range of topical...
The shortlist for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2026 has been revealed. First launched in 2023, the awards are on a mission to showcase the most important initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from leading organisations, design, construction, product supply and the people involved. David Griffiths, divisional...
Last autumn, JUB Holland’s bulb planting machine moved steadily along Eliot footpath at the University of Kent. Within just a few hours, 60,000 bulbs were planted beneath the grass along one of the busiest walking routes on the campus. Early spring, the transformation became visible. Daffodils were first to emerge, followed by tulips, camassias...
The Wilderness Foundation UK has been awarded a £176,328 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to protect and restore the 92-acre ancient woodland at Mann Wood and reconnect people with nature through education and therapy. Mann Wood is the one of the last remaining ancient woodlands in the area, supporting over 500 species surrounded by...
Rural school pupils visiting Trees for Life’s Dundreggan rewilding estate near Loch Ness have been helping shape a nature-based research programme to boost young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Healthy Young Minds is a nature-based early-intervention programme involving researchers at University of South Wales, University of the...
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has issued a survey to understand how this year's heat and drought has affected gardens in the UK. Gardeners are being urged to detail which plants have thrived, struggled or surprised them during the extreme temperatures and climate. "The aim is to gather evidence from thousands of gardens to improve our...
A grass fire that started in a field near Stourbridge Golf Club on Thursday 13 August raged across 500 acres of land, while more than 1,100 hectares of land are suffering in rural Wales. In Stourbrudge, the wildfires destroyed a total of 19 homes, with a further 19 damaged, says West Midlands Fire Service. The ambulance service said 54 people...
Nature Unlocked launched in 2021 at Kew Wakehurst as a means of developing science-led solutions to climate change, nature recovery and biodiversity loss, which can be fed back for landscape development. Wakehurst uses UK landscapes as living laboratories. Its scientists gather data from soil to sky, generating innovative solutions to enable...
The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England have published a new study on how prepared historic parks and gardens are when fronted with climate change effects. With 71.3% of England already in drought, the driest July on record and increasing temperatures, historic parks and gardens are already suffering from a changing climate....
It has been revealed that almost three-quarters of England is officially in drought as conditions worsen after the driest July ever recorded, while Wales is completely in drought. The National Drought Group met this week and has warned that all regions of the country are experiencing pressure on their water resources. Sunshine and record breaking...
The Campaign to Protect Rural England Garden: On the Edge has found a new home in Sheffield's Park Hill after picking up several awards at RHS Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year. Designed by Sarah Eberle, the garden won both a Gold medal and Garden of the Year at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) headline event. Officially open to the...
Entries for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2026 have been extended until 14 August. First launched in 2023, the awards are on a mission to showcase the most important initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from leading organisations, design, construction, product supply and the people involved. On top of...
The only Museum of the Home in the world, the Hoxton-based organisation champions accessible community space for children and young people. What once sat as disused land at the back of the museum, the area has been recently transformed into the site's Discovery Garden. Designed to provide a wellbeing space for children and young people, the...
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