International Women’s Day invites us to look again at the landscapes around us — not just the gardens, parks and interiors filled with plants, but the histories rooted beneath them. Landscaping and horticulture have often been framed as male-dominated professions, particularly at institutional and leadership levels. Yet the story of our green spaces is incomplete without recognising the women who shaped them — often while navigating structural barriers to education, travel, pay and professional recognition.

As National Career Week unfolds, it’s time to look past the standard office cubicle and toward a career that quite literally breathes life into our indoor spaces. While many people have embraced the "houseplant parent" lifestyle recently, few realise that Interior Landscaping is a thriving, professional industry dedicated to transforming where we work, shop, and heal.

On Friday, 27th February 2026, the interior landscaping industry will gather at Provender Nurseries to mark a monumental occasion: the 25th Anniversary of plants@work. The event is designed to reflect on how far the industry has come while providing the technical tools needed for the next quarter-century.

Tomorrow is St Valentine’s Day – the day that celebrates love. The problem is there were several St Valentines and no one is sure which one the day is attributed to.

Today marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week, organised by the charity Place2Be. This year’s theme is "This is My Place," a vital reminder that mental well-being isn't just an individual journey—it’s about the environments we create. The goal this year is to support the "systems" around our children (schools, families, and communities) to ensure every young person feels they truly belong.