HortWeek presents The End of Peat, a new four-part podcast series that will hear from leading horticulturists and garden retailers as they navigate a transition to peat-free that is piling pressure on a sector facing stresses on all sides.
Over the four episodes, Christina Taylor explores the story of the UK peat ban, how the horticulture industry is facing up to the challenge, and how it might shape the future of the sector.
In Episode 4 we hear from growers who have successfully made the leap to peat-free. Christina asks whether growers are ready for legislation and industry figures voice how it could work without destroying the horticulture industry in the process.
Written, produced, edited and presented by Christina Taylor
Listen to the other Episodes
- Episode 1: Do we need a peat ban?
- Episode 2: From multipurpose to pick 'n' mix
- Episode 3: The cost of trial and error
- Episode 4: A whole new take on horticulture
If you have enjoyed The End of Peat, please consider rating and reviewing the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast platform of choice.
Contributors
(In order of appearance)
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| Melanie Asker - managing director at Greenwood Plants | Rob Dowling - nursery manager at Hyde Park Nursery | Alistair Griffiths - RHS science director | Michael Buck - head of horticulture at Creepers Nurseries |
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| Steve Carter - general manager of Fleurie Plants | Eliot Barden - Aftercare, purchasing and training director at Majestic Trees | Simon Blackhurst - chair of the Growing Media Association and horticultural consultant | Steve Harper - Responsible Sourcing Scheme chair and Southern Trident CEO |
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| Jonathan Sheppard - plant collection holder and grower | Nikki Barker - RHS peat free transitition coordinator | Ken Cox - managing director at Glendoick Gardens | Guy Watts - owner of Architectural Plants |
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| Tony Johnson - managing director of P B Horticultural | Darren Everest - Darren Everest Dahlias and Sweet Peas | Sally Drury - horticulturist and HortWeek technical editor |
Series writer, producer, editor and presenter: Christina Taylor
Special thanks to Jonathan Sheppard for his permission to use clips from his podcast In Conversation About Peat Free with the RHS.
Editor: Matthew Appleby
Further reading, listening and useful links
Hortweek Podcast: Should we ban peat for horticulture? Plant collection holder Jonathan Sheppard and dahlia and sweet pea grower Darren Everest debate the peat ban
Explore HortWeek's unrivalled and exclusive peat and peat-free coverage
The International Peatland Society: https://peatlands.org/
RHS Peat-free Hub:- https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/peat
