RHS CHELSEA
renowned florist Nikki Tibbles has
been sustainably sourced.
Growers at the heart of the show
in the Great Pavilion are being
directly impacted by climate change
as environmental changes such as
extreme weather conditions are
affecting their plants and growing
methods. To lessen their impact
on the environment a number of
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growers and nurseries exhibiting this
year have made positive changes by
for example going peat free, growing
in bio-degradable pots, switching
from chemical to biological pest
controls and harvesting rainwater
for irrigation. and trends for 2020 begin to emerge,
as gardens and horticulture are key
to helping combat climate change, it
is very encouraging to see a number
of gardens addressing these issues
and more designers and growers
adopting suitable practices.’
Rose Gore Browne, RHS Chelsea
Show Manager said: ‘This time of
year is always exciting as the themes www.rhs.org.uk/shows
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