National survey returns for second year to help find the UK’s ‘lost’ varietries

This issue, we’re celebrating all things new, so why not explore some of the exciting new gardens that are open to visitors this year? New gardens in London include the forward-looking Carbon Garden,

Jamie Butterworth is fast-emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting younger gardeners, cocreating the RHS Dog Garden with Monty Don OBE at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, running a successful plant nursery, writing two books and presenting on BBC Gardeners’ World – and he’s still only 30. Amateur Gardening’s Sue Bradley first interviewed Jamie as an aspiring 18-year-old and the two recently met up again at the Garden Media Guild Awards.

Charity releases award shortlist amid lack of funding for groups, reports Ian Hodgson

Charities unveil new horticultural gems to explore this year, reports Ian Hodgson

New survey will help parks and gardens with climate change, reports Ian Hodgson