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Quiet Mastery: Honouring the craft behind horticulture
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (210+ words) Last Saturday marked the launch of the Hortistry Masterclasses, held at Jekka's Herb Farm and Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens " locations rooted in the heritage of British horticulture. It is sometimes assumed that these skills are readily accessible. While knowledge is…...
Frank P Matthews brings Malus focus back to RHS Chelsea Flower Show
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (202+ words) Frank P Matthews Trees will return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, marking 125 years since the nursery was founded in 1901. The return follows the nursery's impressive 2025 exhibit which focussed on the genus Malus. The display brought together a…...
Reinventing wool: A regenerative approach to soil nutrition
1+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) Wool, despite being a naturally renewable fibre harvested annually, is largely undervalued within the UK industry. The rise of synthetic fibres, supply chain consolidation, and competition from cheaper imports have driven fleece prices down dramatically, from "14 per kg in the…...
HTA Grower of the Year Awards expand to celebrate innovation and sustainability
1+ week, 3+ day ago (149+ words) The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has opened entries for its 2026 Grower of the Year Awards, with four new categories introduced to recognise innovation, resilience and plant health across UK horticulture. Open to all HTA members, this year's HTA Grower of…...
Burnt Fen Flowers debuts single-variety tulips
3+ week, 2+ day ago (244+ words) This April, Burnt Fen Flowers, a five-acre farm in the Norfolk Broads, announced the launch of its first single-variety tulips, grown using biodynamic methods. Founded in 2019 by grower Alfie Nickerson, Burnt Fen Flowers has operated without pesticides or artificial fertilisers,…...
Long serving Production Director Andrew Wright retires from Frank P Matthews
3+ week, 3+ day ago (247+ words) Tree nursery, Frank P Matthews in Worcestershire marks the retirement of one its most respected and long-serving team members. Worcestershire-based tree growers Frank P Matthews have a rich history. Founded 125 years ago, the nursery produces over one million trees annually,…...
Chatsworth launches Fellowship to cultivate future leaders in horticulture
3+ week, 6+ day ago (366+ words) The Chatsworth House Trust launches the John Sales Horticultural Leaders Fellowship, a programme designed to support and develop the most promising horticultural leaders of the future. The John Sales Horticultural Leaders Fellowship (JSHLF) will support up to ten Head Gardeners…...