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Ninth Horatio’s Garden begins construction at Middlesbrough spinal injury centre
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.
Form Plants introduces peat-free requirement for suppliers
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.
RHS expands EV charging provision at Wisley
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.
HTA conference to examine climate, green space and workforce challenges
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the programme for Horticulture, The Conference, with climate change, green infrastructure, workforce issues and emerging trends set to shape discussions at the event.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as energy costs push prices higher
Higher household energy costs pushed inflation further above the Bank of England’s 2% target in July, as the annual rate rose from 2.6% to 2.9%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
BNG rules loosen for smaller developments as first reforms take effect
England’s Biodiversity Net Gain rules are being revised, with the first changes now in force to reduce costs and simplify requirements for smaller developments. While many in the industry support the reforms, others are questioning the evidence behind them and their potential impact on biodiversity.
£65m drought package includes support for on-farm water storage
Growers and farmers in England are to receive £65 million in additional support as drought continues to put pressure on crops, irrigation and water supplies.
Just 44% of English councils collect recyclable plant pots, leaving horticulture facing £750,000 bill
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has found significant gaps in council provision for recycling non-black plastic plant pots, with householders in much of England still unable to put eligible pots in their kerbside recycling.
RHS calls for autumn planting as heat and drought reshape gardens
After a summer of prolonged heat and drought, the RHS is urging gardeners to give autumn planting greater importance as gardens and newly established plants face increasing pressure.