News in brief
UK rainforests You don’t have to go to Brazil for rainforests; only to Scotland’s West Coast! The National Trust for Scotland and Plantlife are promoting Celtic rainforests. Visit nts.org.uk or call 01599 566325 to book a guided walk.
Most-loved herb Coriander was the most popular herb of 2016 according Johnsons, supplier of Jekka McVicar’s seed range.
Flowers at the castle The RHS’s first flower show of the year is at RHS Cardiff Castle, 7-9 April. Tickets from £9. Visit rhs.org.uk
Hear Dan’s chat Award-winning garden designer, Dan Pearson, will give a lecture in aid of the Beth Chatto Education Trust at the University of Essex on 30 June – just three days after Beth’s 94th birthday! Tickets from £25. Visit bethchatto. co.uk for details.