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Recent News

House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee

FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: On the 12th February The UK Government responded to the House of Lords Horticultural Committee’s report ‘ Sowing the seeds: A blooming English horticultural sector’ (6th November 2023) and published at the following link: Horticultural Sector...

The 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year Grand Finalist Line Up is here!

After a well fought round of Regional Finals across the UK and Ireland, we are pleased to announce the Grand Finalists for 2024 are: Ireland: Chloe Callanan, The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin Scotland: James Douglass, SRUC and the Royal...

Implementation of the common user charge

Effective from 30th April 2024, implementation of the common user charge for commercial movements of all animal products, medium and high risk plants, and plant products through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. Exemptions: The charge will not apply to low-risk plants...

The Horticulturist – Vol. 33 No. 1 – Spring 2024

The Spring 2024 publication of The Horticulturist is out now for all members. View the preview of what’s inside this edition here.

Celebrity garden designer opens national education awards for the Land-Based and Environment sector

Inspiring, celebrity garden designer, Danny Clarke (aka The Black Gardener) is hosting the ceremony for the national Land-Based & Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards later this year, with today marking the opening of nominations for 2024 entries. For the second year...

Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media Sector webinar on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) are working with other sector associations on an Access All Areas EDI strategy and programme of work to become more equitable, diverse and inclusive in all that we do as a group for all. You may recall the charter was...

Horticultural professions unite to celebrate International Women’s Day

As International Women's Day approaches on 8 March 2024, the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media professions stand together to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and reaffirm their...
House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee

House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee

FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: On the 12th February The UK Government responded to the House of Lords Horticultural Committee’s report ‘ Sowing the seeds: A blooming English horticultural sector’ (6th November 2023) and published at the following link: Horticultural Sector...

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Implementation of the common user charge

Implementation of the common user charge

Effective from 30th April 2024, implementation of the common user charge for commercial movements of all animal products, medium and high risk plants, and plant products through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. Exemptions: The charge will not apply to low-risk plants...

read more

Upcoming Events

Scotland Branch - Annual Branch Meeting
19 April 2024

Scotland Branch - Annual Branch Meeting

This year the Annual Branch Meeting (ABM) will be held in the Board Room*...

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Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media Sector webinar on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
24 April 2024

Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media Sector webinar on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) are working with other sector associations on an...

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