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Although in Japan the national tree is sakura (Prunus serrulata, cherry blossom), the fundamental garden tree is kuro-matsu (Pinus thunbergii, Japanese black pine) and the official fruiting tree is kaki (Diospyros kaki), one can safely say that the most planted tree is sugi (Cryptomeria japonica, Japanese red-cedar). Regardless of the
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We’ve recently had a request from one of our members: Does anyone know where I can get a few small panes of green tinted thin greenhouse glass – old, not a modern replica. Many thanks. Joan (Cornwall) If you can help please contact Joan Farmer at joan@gardenroom.plus.com
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For 2017 the PGG recommends a 2.5% increase across the range, reflecting the uncertain economic climate, higher than expected levels of inflation a general level of pay settlements across the private sector of between 2 and 3%, together with the continued need to attract young people to a career in
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A small but enthusiastic group helped out with the PGG stand at Arley Hall Garden Festival on 24 and 25th June 2017. A great weekend and hopefully our advice at the gardeners question time stand was all correct as it was certainly well received.
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The inaugural Parks & Gardens Live showcase event is taking place at Woburn Abbey & Gardens on 28 June.
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This useful group of roses, often dismissed as hedging roses, doesn’t always receive the respect it deserves. Very hardy, disease resistant, repeat flowering, tolerant of poor soils and exposed sites and with an exceptionally good ‘old rose’ scent, rugosas will also do well in richer soils and perform well in
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What a remarkable year for wildlife 2016 was. The long summer provided for the needs of multiple broods in many of our indigenous and resident species, vertebrate and invertebrate alike. Dragonfly Sympetrum striolatum It was pleasant to see the ongoing work in the RHS gardens at Hyde Hall in Essex
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The Professional Gardeners’ Guild has become the first horticultural organisation to endorse the Horticulture Week Custodian Awards and sign up as a partner. This year, there are five more categories in the Custodian Awards: Best Gardens or Arboretum 1 – 5 staff Best Gardens or Arboretum 6+ staff Best Heritage
Read more →Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal International Spring Conference 2016 Wildflower walk at Cape St. Vincent In April I had the opportunity to attend a spring conference in the Algarve, organised by the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal. I was one of two other professional horticulturists who were sponsored to attend the weekend-long
Read more →Back in 2011, I wrote a short article (The Professional Gardener issue No. 130) promoting the National Collection scheme organised by Plant Heritage, based on the experience of attaining the National Collection of Libertia. The more vigorous Libertia in our collection are incredibly useful in a zoo situation, mainly because
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Trainee expedition to Parques de Sintra On the 12th of March, six lucky PGG trainees boarded a plane for Portugal. We were not entirely sure what to expect or what exactly we would be doing however, as the week went on we became more enlightened. The places that we visited
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Thank you to all the members who have donated seed for the 2017 PGG Seed Exchange. There is quite a variety, especially as some of our members who live in France, the west coast of Scotland and the Republic of Ireland have sent some that may be on the tender
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Many congratulations to the Award Winners Loyal Service Awards: Ian Stephenson for the major contribution he has made to the quality and development of the highly renowned gardens at Monteviot House in Roxburghshire. John Ellis for developing and maintaining to the highest of standards the wonderful gardens at Wallington in
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PGG member Philip Oostenbrink showing his winning a silver medal at Hampton Court Flower Show for his collection of Hakonechloa macro and cultivars. Well done Philip – great effort well rewarded.
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For 2016 the PGG recommends a 3% increase across the range, based on an increase of 10% as the National Minimum Wage moves to the National Living Wage, reflecting growth of the UK economy, rising living costs and the continued need to attract young people to a career in Horticulture.
Read more →The Horticulture Week Custodian Awards have been launched to celebrate best parks, gardens and tree management. The time has come for the custodians of the UK’s parks, gardens, green spaces and urban woodlands to receive the recognition they deserve for the extraordinary job they do. Across the UK, countless managers
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At the request of several Members of The Professional Gardeners Guild Alan Sargent FCIHort will be presenting the seminar ‘Compiling and Presenting Your Curriculum Vitae & Interview Advice’ Alan has held many seminars over the years, including ‘Managing As A Head Gardener’ and is the Author of The Head
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Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent is to run two RHS gardening courses in a dedicated building in the Castle grounds. Held on two consecutive days over a one-year period, they take place from October 5th 2015 to June 2016 and follow the RHS academic timetable. The courses are suitable
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There’s still time to book your place on a PGG garden visit this summer. Visit our Events page for full details of all 2015 events.
Read more →PGG members have enjoyed some inspiring visits recently. PGG visit to Kent They include a visit to Kent on 6th June to visit Sissinghurst Castle Gardens and the gardens and house of writer Christopher Lloyd in Great Dixter. Sissinghurst Gardens View more photos of the Sissinghurst Gardens visit Great Dixter
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