Clare Matterson CBE announced as next Director General of the RHS

Clare Matterson CBE will be the next Director General of the RHS, the UK’s largestgardening charity. Clare, currently Executive Director, Engagement at the NaturalHistory Museum (NHM), will join the RHS on Monday 9 May 2022. In her current role at NHM, Clare led the...

March eHort Message from the President

Finally the country is being released from lockdown, albeit with trepidation. I am adopting a positive attitude and hope that we will continue to see improvements. Recently I attended the launch of the Orchid Festival at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. It was good to catch...

Applications for Landscape Recovery scheme now open

Applications for Landscape Recovery projects are open and will close on 24 May 2022. Apply for Landscape Recovery funding to protect native species and improve rivers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Example projects could include:   restoring the natural courses and...

Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2022 – be a part of it!

With a prize fund of £8000 there are opportunities to win prizes across round 1, regional finals, and the grand final. The ultimate winner of the competition wins a £2500 travel bursary to fund horticultural related travel anywhere in the world. The competition is...