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Charity's appeal aims to raise 1m for the next generation of horticulturistsContinue reading...

In the 1970s, it was the cornerstone of the suburban garden, as common as pampas grass. But by the end of the century, the rockery had plunged from the height of fashion to naffness, with stones and dainty alpines replaced by decking, olive trees and bamboo.Continue reading...

My mum used to have a collection of Cordon Bleu magazines that you collected week by week until you had a prize guide to the highs and lows of 1970s cooking. Crêpe Suzette! Beef stroganoff! You know the drill. (She still has them, actually: the pages are a carnival of curly Good Life fonts,...

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Erythrina schliebenii is a Critically Endangered tree species endemic to Tanzania. This charismatic and beautiful species was thought to be Extinct twice. Recently rediscovered, E. schliebenii is now in cultivation and a ceremonial planting is planned for next year.Continue reading...

Arbor Day is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the importance of trees to our lives and promote tree planting and care. Read more about Arbor Day and planned activities in arboreta across the USA.Continue reading...

Visit the Inspire zone for cutting-edge designs and brilliantly fresh ideas.Continue reading...

The show's new Feast zone is a celebration of all things 'grow your own'.Continue reading...

'Grow', one of four new zones at this year's show, is the place for magnificent plant displays, advice and tempting sundries.Continue reading...

'Escape' is one of four new zones at the show this year - prepare for a taste of the seaside in the heart of Cheshire!Continue reading...

BGCI, RBG Edinburgh & the Rhododendron Specialist Conservation Group jointly hosted a conference to develop an action plan to save threatened Rhododendrons. The conference brought together the most knowledgeable & influential group of international Rhododendron experts ever assembled under one...

Show garden design is chosen from hundreds of competition entries for Hampton Court show.Continue reading...

Julia Willison, BGCI’s Director of Education, traveled to Syracusa, Sicily, to participate in the Conference ‘GARDMED, the network of Mediterranean Gardens’ from 5-6 April.Continue reading...

Exclusive video interview with Chris Beardshaw, designer of The Arthritis Research UK Garden 2013.Continue reading...

BGCI would like to thank the Taipei Representatives Office in the UK for its generous donation of $8,000 towards the Ecological Restoration AllianceContinue reading...

Catering facilities at the show, offering everything from three-course meals to sandwiches and fish and chips.Continue reading...

How can growing your own vegs bring communities together, generate environmental change and feed the world? Saturday 1st June, 10am-5:30pm at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, join scientists, writers, award-winning gardeners and green-fingered experimenters to discover the future of food.Continue...

Latest Britain in Bloom drive comes as Agriculture Minister calls to ‘dig for survival’Continue reading...

The RHS has joined forces with leading designers and companies to produce a range of unique gifts to mark the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower ShowContinue reading...

One very special plant will get the title of Chelsea Plant of the Centenary. Help us choose it by voting for your favourite.Continue reading...