Organised crime and garden centres, influencers, marketing, garden visitors and peat-free
HortWeek PodcastShow Notes
HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and senior reporter Rachael Forsyth report on the essential horticulture stories of the week.
HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby and Rachael talk about:
Ruxley Manor Garden Centre takes on organised crime by installing extensive security and anti-theft measures Marketing tips from IPM Essen where the watchword was 'innovation' Pros and cons of influencers for horticulture marketing Peat panel at the BOA Conference gauges the direction of travel, sentiment, quality and the EU on going peat-free Society of Garden and Landscape Designers award winners RBG Kew's Orchid Festival + climate resilience, visitor numbers, engagement and plans to improve it HortWeek's plans for Parks & Gardens Week - taking place 23-30 March 2026 - details TBC
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