Well done to all of this year’s South West Branch Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition. The Regional Final was kindly hosted by the Eden Project in Cornwall on 21st March. Representing the branch at the Grand Final in May will be...

Congratulations to all competitors in the Eastern Branch Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition, hosted at Writtle College, Chelmsford on 21st March 2026. Going through to the Grand Final in May is Rhys Green from ARU Writtle....

Well done to all of this year’s West Midlands & South Wales Branch Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition. The Regional Final was kindly hosted by Pershore College, Avonbank on 17th March. Representing the branch at the Grand Final...

The CIH Northern Branch held a Bench Grafting Workshop on Saturday March 7th that was suitable for both beginners and those who hadn't grafted for a while and was held at The University of York. Led by experienced grafters Mike Hirst and Harry Stevens (formerly of...

The Northern branch closed out February (but opened up the spring) with a visit to Fairview, Michael Myers’s private garden in Smelthouses, where he led the group through his personal collection of early-season blooms. Although Michael is a dedicated galanthophile,...

Congratulations to all competitors in the South East Branch Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition, hosted at Merrist Wood College and University Centre, Guildford on 11th March 2026. Going through to the Grand Final in May is Adam...

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has awarded The Aberconway Award for Best Horticultural Dissertation to Diane Curran from Technological University Dublin for her outstanding thesis, The Path to Wellness: How Green Infrastructure Enhances Mental Health. Diane...

The UK’s ability to produce a resilient, secure supply of fruit and vegetables is at a critical crossroads. With rising import dependence and growing exposure to climate and geopolitical shocks, protected horticulture — particularly modern, high-tech greenhouse...

The Autumn 2025 publication of The Horticulturist is out now for all members. View the preview of what’s inside this edition here. The full issue can be viewed in the Members Portal.

A fully funded year in the USA for British student horticulturists. The Royal Horticultural Society, in collaboration with the Garden Club of America & Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, is offering the exciting opportunity of a 12-month practical internship in...

From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with a turnover above £50,000 will be required to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.To help you prepare for the upcoming changes, HMRC has produced a range of free resources: Watch webinars and video guides:...

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) has awarded the Pam Pointer Awards for Best Student 2025 to Harry Bulmer, Sarah Carleton, Chris Green, Samantha Oleksy, and Donna Sutton. The award celebrates outstanding practical and academic achievements of students...

The Horticulture and Landscaping Apprenticeship Trailblazer Group is a partnership of over 50 employers, trade associations, and educators. Together, we develop, refine, promote, and support horticulture and landscaping apprenticeships.  We are conducting surveys...

The GBS set mandatory minimum and best practice standards for central government departments and the wider public sector to use in tender requirements and contract terms. The GBS update covers 11 categories of procurement spend.  Defra welcome your views on the...

The GBS set mandatory minimum and best practice standards for central government departments and the wider public sector to use in tender requirements and contract terms. The GBS update covers 11 categories of procurement spend.  Defra welcome your views on the...

HEALTH CAMPAIGN No one enters horticulture thinking about skin cancer. Yet for an increasing numberof professionals, the consequences of sun exposure are becoming impossible to ignore. Mercy Morrisand Emma Burns focus on a new survey into the risk of skin cancer in...

The Trade and Agriculture Commission has launched a call for evidence and is seeking submissions on whether provisions in the UK-India Free Trade Agreement that relate to trade in agricultural products may affect the maintenance of UK regulatory standards in relation...

The Summer 2025 publication of The Horticulturist is out now for all members. View the preview of what’s inside this edition here. The full issue can be viewed in the Members Portal.

An opportunity to help ensure the white paper reflects a range of experience, priorities, and ideas across protected edible production. The GIC hosted a national workshop at Edge Hill University in partnership with West Lancashire Borough Council and...

With great sadness, Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres has announce the passing of John Hillier - a respected plantsman, devoted family man, and beloved figure in the horticultural world. Born in Winchester as the eldest son of Sir Harold Hillier, John grew up...

CIH Eastern Branch YHOY Regional Organiser Melanie Taylorhas been honoured with two 2025 GardenComm Silver Laurel Medals of Achievement for her garden writing, presented by GardenComm: Garden Communicators International. This international award recognises individuals...

Ofqual has launched a public consultation seeking views on its proposed approach to regulating apprenticeship assessments, including those for foundation apprenticeship assessments. The consultation, titled “Regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessment”, invites...

Skin cancer is a real risk for outdoor workers. A recent CIH survey revealed that 1 in 8 horticulturists have been diagnosed with some form of skin cancer. To raise awareness and push for change, HortWeek brought together voices from across the...

This week’s Pots and Trowel's podcast highlights the potential risks of working in the elements, as host Martin speaks with four fellow horticulturists who have been affected by conditions such as skin cancer. A consultant dermatologist also joins the discussion to...

CEO of Melanoma Focus, Susanna Daniels, is joined by horticulturists Rachel Reynolds, Paul Kimberley and Jenny Warner as they speak to the Roots and All podcasters on all things surrounding Sun Safety for Gardeners and their personal experiences with skin cancer. As...