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Merlin Trust

@MerlinTrust

The Merlin Trust offers Travel Grants to Young Horticulturists to enable them to learn more about plants and expand their horizons. Founded by Valerie Finnis.

 Across the UK and Ireland
merlin-trust.org.uk/
Joined September 2019
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Perennial@PerennialGRBS25 Jun 2025
We’ve joined horticulture organisations submitting a joint letter to the UK Government calling for VAT removal on SPF 30+ sunscreen for outdoor workers. It’s a simple change that could make a big difference protecting those who spend their days in the sun: hta.org.uk/news/horticulture…

Horticulture industry unites to urge VAT removal on sunscreen for outdoor workers

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Plantlife@Love_plants21 Mar 2025
Happy #InternationalDayOfForests🌲 #DYK... in the UK we have a type of forest called temperate rainforest & it's home to some internationally important populations of lichens, mosses and liverworts🤯 Learn more👉 bit.ly/41L4C24
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We're hiring! Could you help us nurture & develop botanical skills across Northern Ireland & grow participation in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme? Apply by 13 April for this great new part-time post: bsbi.org/vacancies/training-… @theNPMS @BSBI_Ireland @UKCEH_training @JNCC_UK
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Ooh! If you love #wildflowers and want a great read, check out the latest @theNPMS newsletter!
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Latest NPMS Newsletter is now live. This new issue includes upcoming training events, regular features & scheme news. Plot portrait & Field diaries from our volunteers as well as creative inspiration for connecting with nature through art. ow.ly/A7XI50VaSbk
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Our new 2025 edition of the Directory of National Plant Collections is out. With 725 National Collections, A-Z and county listings with open days too. Free to members: bit.ly/PlantHeritageJoin. Also available in our website shop. #NationalPlantCollections #PlantHeritage
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💐 Giving flowers on Valentine's Day might be traditional, but they're quick to die and are quickly forgotten. By gifting your loved one a street tree this Valentine's Day, you can show your love will only continue to grow long into the future 🌳❤️ Give them something truly special this year 👉 sponsor.treesforstreets.org/…
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Ist issue of 16th yr of the IRG monthly free online mag from srgc.net Robert Rolfe gives an insight into the  @RHSHarlowCarr Yorkshire + the Eijkelenbooms cont. with more orchids of SW France Download here: srgc.net/documents/irg/25013…
Cover image IRG 180 Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex' – photo Robert Rolfe.

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1/2 New research from CUBG's Curator @brockingtonian & Deputy Curator in @NatureEcoEvo highlights how botanic gardens must work together to save wild plants from extinction. Discover their insights: botanic.cam.ac.uk/botanic-ga… 🌍🌱#Conservation #BotanicGardens
Close-up of a succulent plant with thick, spiky green leaves and clusters of elongated, golden-yellow seed pods growing on tall stalks, set against a dry, rocky landscape.

ALT Close-up of a succulent plant with thick, spiky green leaves and clusters of elongated, golden-yellow seed pods growing on tall stalks, set against a dry, rocky landscape.

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🚨 #StormÉowyn has caused devastating damage at our four Gardens. Recovery will take time, and a significant cost. We need your help. Please support us to restore our Gardens and precious Living Collection by donating to our Storm Damage Appeal: rbge.cc/storm-damage
People looking at a damaged tree, with a broken trunk and branches around its base. The photo shows the Himalayan Cedar tree, formerly the tallest tree at the Edinburgh Garden.

ALT People looking at a damaged tree, with a broken trunk and branches around its base. The photo shows the Himalayan Cedar tree, formerly the tallest tree at the Edinburgh Garden.

An aerial photograph of the destruction caused to the nursery buildings at Benmore Botanic Garden. The buildings are shattered, with window panes smashed across the ground.

ALT An aerial photograph of the destruction caused to the nursery buildings at Benmore Botanic Garden. The buildings are shattered, with window panes smashed across the ground.

Damaged trees blocking a path at Dawyck Botanic Garden. Multiple trees lay on their sides, with damage to trees still standing.

ALT Damaged trees blocking a path at Dawyck Botanic Garden. Multiple trees lay on their sides, with damage to trees still standing.

An uprooted tree at Logan Botanic Garden which is laying on its side and has fallen through a fence.

ALT An uprooted tree at Logan Botanic Garden which is laying on its side and has fallen through a fence.

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🚨 1 Week Left! 🚨 Applications to become a Trustee of @kewgardens close Mon 3 Feb! 🌱🏛️ Don’t miss this chance to help lead one of the world’s most iconic institutions 🔗 Apply now: apply-for-public-appointment… Know someone perfect for this role? Tag them or share! #Trustee #Kew
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Perennial@PerennialGRBS27 Jan 2025
At Perennial we understand how grief can touch every part of your life, from your mental & physical health to your work. That's why we've partnered with Grief Works to provide free support to anyone working in horticulture. Read more here: perennial.org.uk/ways-we-hel… #PerennialHelps
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📢 Calling all horticulturists! If you have a passion for plants and good garden design, we have an exciting vacancy coming up for a Horticultural Researcher within our busy RHS Chelsea Flower Show team at BBC Bristol 🙂 #BBCChelsea Find out more at: bbc.in/4ggnpav
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Eremurus olgae Regel Asphodelaceae Mashhad, Iran April
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📢 Exciting career opportunity at the UK's oldest botanic garden! The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is seeking a Botanic Garden Curator & Head of Horticulture. Applications Close: Feb 14th, 2025, Interviews: Week of March 10th, 2025. Visit our website for details! 🌿
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Want to learn more about growing #peatfree? Hear the latest RHS research and trials, aimed at highlighting successful actions and practices to help. A zoom talk free to Plant Heritage members. Register here: bit.ly/PeatFree2025 , or visit 'Events' on our website.
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⚠️ Closure Update: Due to the continued weather conditions, the garden will be closed until Tuesday 14 January 2025. 🎁The Garden Centre and Shop: open from 9.30am – 3pm until further notice 🍰Betty’s Tea Rooms: open from 9am – 4.30pm Thank you for your patience. 📷Cliff Parker
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But I do contend that our two natives are worth adding to any collection of the hellebores. They are humble and make few demands. #gardening theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
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Muscari aucheri ‘Winter Cheer’ from Ray Cobb, an excellent, early-flowering selection. Enjoying the snow. #fairviewyearround
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Interested in alpine plants, habitats and alpine gardens? Why not apply for one of these two awards: Schachen Alpine Garden Work Experience Grant or the McGregor Study Award 2025 – Alpine & Rock Gardens? Both close on 27 January 2025. More info: merlin-trust.org.uk/availabl…
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National Plant Collection status has been awarded to Tracey Coogan for her collection of succulents: Echeveria, Graptopetalum & Pachyphytum. Find out more: bit.ly/SearchNationalPlantCo… Image: Echeveria 'Dark Vader Cristate' and E. Madiba' cc T Coogan
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