The vital role of perennials in the horticultural community

On 17 January 1839, The Gardeners’ Benevolent Institution was founded at an annual dinner held for ‘nurserymen, florists and amateurs’ at the Crown & Anchor Tavern off the Strand in London. Today, known as Perennial, this charity has provided unwavering support to those working in horticulture for 185 years. As we mark this significant milestone