1. What do you love most about your work?
Meeting people who are as equally passionate about horticulture.
2. What would you say to young people considering careers in the sector?
It's not just "gardening" Explore, investigate a career in all the opportunities, options, positions in horticluture.
3. What would be your big ask of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham?
Reduce or remove the VAT on plants and flowers.
4. What are the most important challenges the plant production industry needs to overcome in 2026?
Water shortages, growing peat free, energy and labour costs.
5. What are you most looking forward to at Four Oaks Trade Show this year?
Meeting "old" friends, see "new" plants and products.
Ian Riggs works for Creation Horticulture
