The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have launched a new inquiry – ‘Urban Green Spaces’. The number of people who live in urban areas in the UK is expected to increase over the next decade, while the total provision of green spaces is...
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee has now launched its inquiry into ‘Education and Careers in Land-based Sectors’. The inquiry will explore the relationship between education and the land-based industries and the effectiveness of...
The CIH Northern Branch Commendation for 2023 has been awarded to Sarah Owen-Hughes MCIHort, Head Gardener at Rudding Park Hotel and Spa in Harrogate. The Commendation was presented in recognition of Sarah’s passionate commitment to promoting horticulture and...
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 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...
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....
