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Monty Don to design dog-friendly garden
“This is an irresistible opportunity to join with the RHS and Radio 2 to share my love of gardens and dogs at the world’s greatest horticultural event” – Monty Don.
The garden will be displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Next year’s Chelsea Flower Show is set to feature a dog-friendly garden designed by BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don.

Mr Don’s dogs, including the golden retrievers Nigel, Nell, and Ned, have been a regular feature of Gardeners’ World episodes from his garden at Longmeadow.

Although he has previously presented television coverage of the show, it will be the first time Mr Don has designed a garden for the annual event organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

The garden will be created in collaboration with gardener and RHS ambassador Jamie Butterworth and BBC Radio 2. DJ Jo Whiley will be creating a doggy playlist with the help of listeners to play in the garden’s summer house.

The design of The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden will showcase how to create a garden for sharing with canine companions, including a lawn for playing and rolling. It will also feature an area that highlights some plants to avoid.

Mr Don said: “This is an irresistible opportunity to join with the RHS and Radio 2 to share my love of gardens and dogs at the world’s greatest horticultural event.

“Along with the superb team headed by Jamie Butterworth we shall be making a garden that is inspired by Longmeadow and my own dogs but above all a celebration of the way that so many of us share our gardens with our canine companions.”

Clare Matterson, RHS director general, added: “It’s exciting to be working with Radio 2 and Monty Don to create a garden that celebrates the connection between two of the UK’s greatest loves – dogs and gardens.”

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will run from 20-24 May 2025.

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Free bloat webinar planned for dog owners

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 The Kennel Club is inviting dog owners to attend a free webinar on gastric dilation-volvulus syndrome, also known as bloat.

Part of its health webinar series, the session will take place from 7pm to 8pm on 12 November. It will explore what scientific research has revealed about causes, symptoms, breed susceptibilities, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, as well as looking at what future research could uncover.

The talk will be hosted by Mark Dunning, professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Nottingham, and will include a 30-minute Q&A session.

Places can be booked here

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FIVP to represent independent practices at London Vet Show

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) will be at stand (S05) at this year's London Vet Show.

The not-for-profit organisation will be explaining how its expertise and resources can help independent practices to thrive in a competitive industry. It will also share how it has been representing independent practices in the ongoing CMA investigation.

On Thursday, FIVP member Steve Carter will be available to discuss how veterinary surgeons and nurses can pursue practice ownership.

FIVP will also be offering independent practices three months of free membership if they sign up at the stand.

Rita Dingwall, FIVP business development manager, said: "It's a wonderful opportunity to discuss our representation in the CMA enquiry and connect with like-minded individuals who share our passion for independent practice."