Write-up and photos from a useful and enjoyable CPD day at Green Estate in Sheffield. Their research into urban meadows and green roofs is very helpful to Landscape Architects.

Although as Landscape Architects, our work is much broader than just gardens and flowers, they are an integral part of what we do. There is much we can learn from, as well as delight in, at the RHS flower shows. This year, we visited RHS Hampton Court Show.

Under new planning rules, local authorities can no longer require houses to be built to Code for Sustainable Homes standards. How will BRE's new Home Quality Mark provide a basis for sustainability in housing, and what role does the Landscape Architect have to play?

As Sue Illman, the LI President, speaks out, we join her in voicing our concerns about the latest delay to implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act.

When 2B travelled to Holland for the Floriade, we wanted to make the most of our journey. Marnix de Vriend (www.aquaexcursionsmarnix.com) arranged for us to go on a 'water management' tour of the Netherlands on the way home.