RBG Kew, RHS and Blenheim Confirmed to Reopen
May 29th 2020
Major garden venues have confirmed they will soon reopen... Read the rest of this entry
Gardens allowed to open again in England
May 26th 2020
Government advice has now been updated relating to opening gardens in England... Read the rest of this entry
Virtual RHS Chelsea
May 21st 2020
Under the circumstances, the RHS have launched a 'virtual' Chelsea event with... Read the rest of this entry
Perennial Quiz with James Alexander-Sinclair
May 19th 2020
Join Perennial once again for their live hort-themed charity quiz night... Read the rest of this entry
NGS Offers Virtual Garden Tours
May 14th 2020
The NGS have organised 'virtual visits' to select gardens to enable fundraising to continue... Read the rest of this entry
Garden centres allowed to open again in England
May 11th 2020
Official government guidance has been updated, garden centres will be allowed to open again in England on... Read the rest of this entry
Welsh Government announces garden centre reopening
May 8th 2020
The Welsh Government has announced that garden centres will reopen on... Read the rest of this entry
Support our Hort
May 5th 2020
A increasing number of nurseries and growers not only offer click and collect but also mail order... Read the rest of this entry
HELP SAVE THE UK HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY
May 1st 2020
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the UK horticulture industry is in danger of collapse. Please write to your MP to demand immediate Government action. Read the rest of this entry
Stay Cyber Aware
May 1st 2020
Tips on how to stay safe online during this pandemic period... Read the rest of this entry
Perennial HORTAID-20 Quiz
April 29th 2020
Join Perennial for a live quiz to raise vital funds for people in horticulture who are struggling during these difficult times... Read the rest of this entry
An open letter to the Prime Minister
April 29th 2020
Veteran garden writer and broadcaster Peter Seabrook has written an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for garden centres and nurseries to be allowed to re-open (text courtesy of Horticulture Week): Read the rest of this entry
The Goldsmiths' COVID-19 Fund
April 24th 2020
The Goldsmiths’ Company and Charity launch £1 million COVID-19 fund for jewellers and silversmiths... Read the rest of this entry
Woodland Carbon Guarantee Boost
April 21st 2020
Defra has announced a boost to the woodland carbon guarantee scheme... Read the rest of this entry
The Gardeners Company Lobbies the Government on Behalf of the Horticultural Industry
April 18th 2020
The Master of WCOG has written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to ask that... Read the rest of this entry
Lord Mayor's Term to be Extended
April 17th 2020
To provide continuity of leadership, William Russell will serve an additional year in office... Read the rest of this entry
Urban Tree Challenge Fund
April 15th 2020
Funding is still available in England to establish new urban tree plantings... Read the rest of this entry
Garden Memoir Competition 2020
April 10th 2020
The Mollie Salisbury Cup is now open for entries... Read the rest of this entry
Grow Happy with Sunflower Challenge
April 7th 2020
The #GrowHappy initiative is delivered by the LANDSCAPE Show to... Read the rest of this entry
Florainbow of Hope
April 3rd 2020
A message of hope in full bloom from the horticultural industry... Read the rest of this entry
The UK’s first Ash Tree Archive
April 1st 2020
A pioneering project launched to tackle Ash Dieback... Read the rest of this entry
‘Feed the Nation’ National Campaign
March 28th 2020
An alliance of major fruit and vegetable growers calls for denizens to help... Read the rest of this entry
Toyota release BIG plans for ‘Green City’
March 25th 2020
Prototype plans for a 'green' city of the future have been announced... Read the rest of this entry
London’s Low Line - Design Winner Announced
March 19th 2020
And the winner of the London Low Line competition is... Read the rest of this entry
Wonderful Suffolk Country Gardens
March 17th 2020
This Garden Museum day trip takes guests on a one day tour to Suffolk... Read the rest of this entry
Futurescape Spring
March 10th 2020
The pro landscaping event returns to kick-start the Spring season... Read the rest of this entry
Gardeners Launch Charity Garden at Guildhall
March 5th 2020
The Lord Mayor and The Lady Mayoress with WCOG launch charity garden for... Read the rest of this entry
Spring Plant Fair 2020 at the Garden Museum
March 3rd 2020
The Spring Plant Fair returns with a selection of vegetable seeds to flowers, hardy perennials to climbers... Read the rest of this entry
Easter Chocolate Tasting for Grown Ups
February 27th 2020
This April head to the Chelsea Physic Garden for an evening of... Read the rest of this entry
'Greenwich Park Revealed' - New Grant
February 24th 2020
A major new restoration grant has been secured of... Read the rest of this entry
The Manor House Gardens: A Perennial Event
February 20th 2020
Support the charity Perennial with a garden tour with Head Gardener... Read the rest of this entry
Botany for Gardeners
February 18th 2020
Loving plants is easy, understanding them, less so! Each week will consist of an hour long lecture by... Read the rest of this entry
Around the World in 80 Trees
February 14th 2020
Visit the Chelsea Physic Garden this coming May for a talk with expert arborist... Read the rest of this entry
Garden for Friendship at RHS Chelsea
February 11th 2020
The RHS Garden for Friendship aims to promote gardens and gardening for good mental health... Read the rest of this entry
Tree Cities of the World: UK Launch
February 6th 2020
'Tree Cities of the World' programme launches in the UK... Read the rest of this entry
City Giving Day 2020: Launch Breakfast
February 3rd 2020
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal reveals their plans for making City Giving Day 2020 even better... Read the rest of this entry
Hortus Loci: Perennial Event
January 31st 2020
Perennial's next event for 2020 is a visit to Hortus Loci plant nursery on... Read the rest of this entry
RHS Garden Bridgewater: Opening Date Announced
January 28th 2020
RHS’ new Garden in Salford, Greater Manchester opens on... Read the rest of this entry
Super Nature: Private View
January 23rd 2020
Be amongst the first to see London's first art fair dedicated to gardens and flowers... Read the rest of this entry
SGD Spring Conference 2020
January 21st 2020
The Society of Garden Designers spring conference explores the theme of... Read the rest of this entry
The Lord Mayor's Appeal: Call My Wine Bluff Dinner
January 17th 2020
Taste and test your knowledge of wine at this informal dinner on… Read the rest of this entry
An Introduction to Garden History
January 14th 2020
This popular course on the history of gardens, and garden design will run on... Read the rest of this entry
SGD Awards 2020 Ceremony
January 9th 2020
The winners of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Awards 2020 will be announced at... Read the rest of this entry
The Gardens Trust: London Winter Lectures
January 7th 2020
Season tickets are on offer for five fascinating lectures covering... Read the rest of this entry
Former Lord Mayor Receives Knighthood
January 2nd 2020
Former Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Peter Estlin, has been awarded a knighthood for... Read the rest of this entry
Heralding Spring: Kokedama Making
December 31st 2019
Welcome the return of spring with workshops at the Chelsea Physic Garden... Read the rest of this entry
The City of London: Creativity and the Culture Mile
December 26th 2019
Attend the 2020 Lord Mayor’s Gresham event at Guildhall... Read the rest of this entry
Garden Museum Royal Parks Quiz
December 24th 2019
Teams of up to eight persons are welcome to put their knowledge of London’s Royal Parks to the test... Read the rest of this entry
RBG Edinburgh Herbarium Tour
December 20th 2019
Discover Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's Herbarium... Read the rest of this entry
The Laskett Gardens Snowdrop Event
December 17th 2019
Sir Roy Strong invites you to join him alongside Perennial Fellows for an exclusive visit of his garden... Read the rest of this entry
Big Give Christmas Challenge Result
December 13th 2019
The 2019 Big Give Christmas Challenge raised... Read the rest of this entry
BALI National Landscape Awards 2019 Results
December 10th 2019
The 43rd BALI National Landscape Award Winners Have Been Revealed... Read the rest of this entry
Sponsor an RHS Herbarium Box
December 6th 2019
A unique opportunity to sponsor a herbarium box... Read the rest of this entry
The 32nd London Art Fair
December 3rd 2019
The London Art Fair returns to London's Islington for... Read the rest of this entry
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2019
November 29th 2019
Donations will be doubled this Christmas... Read the rest of this entry
The Lord Mayor’s Highland Ball
November 26th 2019
Attend to support The Lord Mayor’s Appeal… Read the rest of this entry
Party for Perennial 2020
November 22nd 2019
Join Perennial at this popular new year event… Read the rest of this entry
New Focus For The Gardens Trust
November 20th 2019
Unforgettable gardens: save our heritage... Read the rest of this entry
COSMIMA 15th Annual Jewellery Show, London
November 16th 2019
Visit this free exhibition to see artisan jewellery made by... Read the rest of this entry
Christmas at Kew
November 14th 2019
Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew this Christmas for... Read the rest of this entry
Chartered Institute of Horticulture - Annual Conference
November 11th 2019
Attend the annual CIH conference to learn more... Read the rest of this entry
The New City of London Cookbook
November 7th 2019
Support The Lord Mayor’s Appeal by purchasing this new cookbook... Read the rest of this entry
Watercolour Christmas Cards with Chelsea School of Botanical Art
November 4th 2019
A one day introductory lesson to botanical painting... Read the rest of this entry
Beautiful & Useful: Christmas Craft Fair
October 29th 2019
Come and support local artisans at the Garden Museum... Read the rest of this entry
Voices of London - An Evening of Poems Inspired by Our Great City
October 26th 2019
Support The Lord Mayor's Appeal with an evening of poetry... Read the rest of this entry
Garden Museum's 7th Annual Literary Festival: Tickets Now Available
October 22nd 2019
The next Festival of Garden Literature will be held at Helmingham Hall, Suffolk... Read the rest of this entry
Tower Bridge celebrates its 125 year history with exclusive after-hours talks
October 15th 2019
Part of Tower Bridge’s 125th anniversary celebrations. This event is hosted in the brand-new learning space... Read the rest of this entry
Stories that shape our future: the first ever Chelsea History Festival
October 8th 2019
Immerse yourself in a celebration of history, set in the heart of iconic Chelsea. With more than 35 events over 5 days, discover this exciting programme... Read the rest of this entry
THE LORD MAYOR ON THE FUTURE OF THE LIVERY
July 3rd 2019
In his Mansion House speech to Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff, the Lord Mayor, Peter Estlin, invited his guests to consider what the Livery’s future might look like. He said: Read the rest of this entry
Food is Medicine at Chelsea Physic
June 19th 2019
Chelsea Physic Garden welcomes the Guardian’s ‘New Vegan’ columnist Meera Sodha to its next Food is Medicine-themed Supper Talk on Thursday 25th July at 7pm. Read the rest of this entry
YOU SHALL GO TO THE BALL...
June 17th 2019
Sheriffs Alderman Vincent Keaveny and The Hon Liz Green liverymen invite liverymen to support the annual Sheriffs’ Ball, held at Guildhall on Friday 20th September in aid of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. Read the rest of this entry
Just follow the Lord Mayor...
June 17th 2019
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Abseil Challenge takes place at Barclays in Canary Wharf on Friday 5th July. Registration is open at https://www.thelordmayorsappeal.org/events/665/abseil-challenge-at-barclays/.
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DRINKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
June 17th 2019
The Brewers’ Company Annual City Beerfest, held in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, takes place in Guildhall Yard on Thursday 18th July between 12.30-9pm. Sixteen breweries will be there providing the finest beers for your enjoyment. Read the rest of this entry
Sheriffs ride through the City
June 17th 2019
On Wednesday 10th July Sheriffs Vincent Keaveny and Liz Green are taking to horseback to ride through the City of London, visiting various landmarks and livery halls whilst raising money for the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund. Read the rest of this entry
TUDOR, TRADER, SHIPPER, SPY?
June 17th 2019
As part of the celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of its founder Sir Thomas Gresham (he also founded the Royal Exchange), Gresham College is staging an exhibition called 'Tudor, Trader, Shipper, Spy?' Read the rest of this entry
LIGHTING THE WAY FOR FOOD PRODUCTION
June 17th 2019
The Lightmongers’ Company hold their William Wright Lecture on 27th June (6pm - 8pm University College London Auditorium). Read the rest of this entry