News in brief

1 WINNING RUBBER

Natural fair-trade rubber module trays, lasting 10 years, were Best New Product at the 2022 Garden Press Event. wildlifeworld.co.uk

2 PLANTS NOT FOR PETS

A list of more than 200 plants dangerous to pets is now available – including veg staples like onions, raw potatoes and grapes, all toxic to pets if eaten. hta.org.uk/poisonousplants

3 CATERPILLAR ARMIES

School kids have until 25 May to grow hordes of grass caterpillars to win prizes in National Children’s Gardening Week. childrensgardening week.co.uk/schools

4 SNEAK PEEK

On 16 June, you can visit Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s private Somerset garden in a rare open day for charity Horatio’s Garden. horatiosgarden.org.uk/ stavordale22

5 TWEET YOUR TOPIARY

It’s World Topiary Day on 12 May and topiary masters Levens Hall in Cumbria want you to share your creations using the #WorldTopiaryDay hashtag. levenshall.co.uk/gardens/ world-topiary-day