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Horticulturists against skin cancer

February might not seem like an obvious time to be thinking about sun safety and the dangers of skin cancer but every year over 17,000 cases of melanoma skin cancer are reported in the UK. Gardeners, Growers, Landscapers and those working outdoors with a high exposure...

Oxford Farming Conference government farmers and food production update

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, on Thursday 9 January set out the Government’s long-term vision to put more money back in the pockets of British farmers, while speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference.  Government’s New...

The Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2025 is launched!

We are thrilled to be launching the 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition (YHoY) run by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, with the online Round 1 opening for entry on Saturday 1st February 2025, the link can be found on our website and socials. The...

England Education: Reforms to qualifications at level 3 and below

Following the announcement of the ‘Pause and Review’ on the reforms to qualifications at level 3 and below The Department for Education (DfE) announced outcomes. Key points include: The government will retain funding for 157 qualifications (alongside T Levels and A...

EHG updated Economic Report

The UK’s Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner MP welcomes new Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) report revealing the environmental horticulture sector contributed £38 billion to the UK economy and supported over 722,000 jobs in 2023. By 2030, it could be worth £51.2...

The wonder of Cherry Blossom; Japanese Author public lecture in Teikyo University Durham

Cherry blossom or ‘Sakura’ is the national flower of Japan, symbolising the transient beauty of life. Tourists make pilgrimages in the blossom season to view the springtime spectacle of the kaleidoscopic montage of pastel pink and white blossom that adorn Japan’s...

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Setting up a horticultural social enterprise, options out there and what to consider
17 March 2025

Webinar: Setting up a horticultural social enterprise, options out there and what to consider

Are you considering setting up a horticultural business or considering setting up a social...

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Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Webinar
6 May 2025

Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Webinar

SAVE THE DATE We will be holding a Social & Therapeutic Horticulture webinar on...

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