September eHort Message from the President

Back to school and the end of the summer holidays for some but the main growing season in the summer has meant no let-up for many horticulturists. Those of us in the amenity world have battled with continual lawn maintenance, the August break from grass cutting hasn’t...

Details of Border Target Operating Model (TOM) published by Government

Details of the Border Target Operating Model (TOM) have been published  by the government. The TOM sets out when new controls will be introduced to protect the UK against biosecurity threats and create a better border system. It introduces a new global regime for...

LSA 2024 Application Window Opens on 1st September 2023

Attention all aspiring horticulture professionals! The 6th intake for the Fellowship will be opening for applications on September 1st, 2023. If you’re looking to develop your career within the horticulture industry, then this is the perfect opportunity for you....

Defra launches new consultation on protecting hedgerows

Defra have launched a new consultation on protecting hedgerows. The consultation seeks views on the best way to maintain and improve existing environmental protections around hedgerows, as well as inform Defra’s approach to enforcement. It seeks views on where Defra...

President’s Award 2023: Chris Bird

In the early years of his career Chris worked as a junior foreman at Hilliers Nursery. In 1986 he embarked on his career as Lecturer in Horticulture at Sparsholt College where he continues to inspire students today. Chris has a lifelong interest in plants, and has...