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Long-awaited pesticides National Action Plan published

Reed defends Defra in front of EAC committee

‘Programming’ key component of parks’ and gardens’ success, with 2024 showing ‘slow growth’

80% of respondents agree the squeeze on resources disproportionately affects parks and green spaces

RHS presents six Victoria Medals of Honour and Elizabeth Medals of Honour

Government to plant first National Forest in 30 years

Ash dieback new guidance launched

Gardeners at the ‘heart of everything’ hear Future Gardeners as they celebrate graduation

College merger planned

Gardens fuelling ‘rapid growth’ in international tourism in Scotland

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is seeking its next Regius Keeper

New conservation roadmap launched at RBGE in midst of biodiversity crisis and climate emergency

60 acres of new publicly accessible and biodiverse green space to be developed

Potters Fields Park’s Piet Oudolf planting scheme to be revitalised

Overview of course changes affecting current horticulture education provision

Bluebells the UK's most influential flower on tourism

National Trust develop nursery for Bodnant Garden

Trial explores the use of frozen trees to help extend planting season

BALI National Landscape Awards announces Origin Enterprises as new headline sponsor

£150,000 fundraising appeal launched to help National Memorial Arboretum to refurbish memorial

The Royal Parks apprenticeship scheme seeks new talent

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation announces Scholarship Winners 2025

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Analysis

Industry reacts to Government’s long-awaited pesticides National Action Plan

How Palmer Nurseries aims to transform the future of landscape supply

Horticulture tender awards roundup: 19 - 25 March 2025

Head gardener career profile: Royal Parks' head gardener Selina Tan, Isabella Plantation (Richmond Park)

Head gardener career profile: Anna Rafal, head gardener, The Regent’s Park

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Head Gardener

Competitive salary based on experience, Blarney, Cork

Senior Gardener

28,133 pa, Petworth

Groundsman/Gardener

Competitive salary dependant on experience, Pirvate Estate Near Marlborough, Wiltshire

Landscaper - 50763

£33K + Doe, Hertford

Gardener

£30,000 per annum, Hackney

Production Manager

Competitive salary and reward package, 4LD South Rd, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire England, CH65 4LD

Soft Landscape/planting operatives - FHC8

£27k - £32k DOE, London (Greater)

Hard landscaper - FHC7

Depending on experience, London (Central), London (Greater)

Hard landscapers with CSCS card - immediate start - FHC4

£30-35k DOE, Central and North London

Landscape Contracts Manager

£55,000 - £60,000 (DOE), South West London

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