News & Updates
Stay up to date with Plant Healthy news and developments, from scheme updates to useful resources and sector stories. Check back from time to time to see what’s new and stay connected with the Plant Healthy community.
Industry
Plants for Free: Understanding the Hidden Plant Health Risks
We’re pleased to share an insightful article by Sara Redstone, Principal Biosecurity Specialist at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), exploring the potential plant health risks of growing plants from shop-bought flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Member Stories
Martin Chaplin – Hedges Direct
Martin Chaplin, Head of Horticulture at Hedges Direct, explains how Plant Healthy certification has helped the business strengthen its processes, improve efficiency and embed a shared responsibility for plant health across the team.
Updates
Healthy Trading
Plant Healthy is featured in the latest edition of Garden Trade News, highlighting the growing importance of biosecurity across the horticulture and garden retail sector. The article underlines the key role retailers play in protecting plant health and preventing the spread of pests and diseases.
Member Stories
Guy Watts – Architectural Plants
Guy Watts - Owner & Managing Director of Architectural Plants explains how Plant Healthy certification helped Architectural Plants strengthen its plant health practices, improve staff training and embed biosecurity into everyday nursery operations.
Updates
Plant Healthy Makes Strong Impact at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Plant Healthy had a busy and rewarding time at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where we were delighted to welcome a steady stream of visitors from across the horticultural trade as well as members of the public.
Industry
Landscapers Play “Huge Role” in Protecting Plant Health
We’re pleased to feature in Pro Landscaper, showcasing the vital role landscaping professionals play in protecting plant health and promoting good biosecurity practices.
Updates
Plant Healthy Expands Internationally with First Certified Member in France
Plant health doesn’t stop at borders, and neither does our community. We’re proud to announce that Agri-Truffe, based in France, has become the first international organisation to achieve Plant Healthy certification.
Updates
Adam Frost joins Plant Healthy as our Ambassador
We’re delighted to welcome award-winning garden designer, broadcaster and Royal Horticultural Society Ambassador Adam Frost as the official Ambassador for Plant Healthy.
Updates
All Five RHS Gardens Achieve Plant Healthy Certification
We’re delighted to share that all five Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gardens, including their retail centres, have now achieved Plant Healthy certification, making the RHS the first multi-site public or botanic garden in the UK to do so.
Industry
The importance of proactive biosecurity in international horticulture
A good feature in Floraldaily highlighting the importance of robust biosecurity practice everywhere, following attending the Royal FloraHolland Trade Fair Aalsmeer and IFTF this November.
Industry
Raising Biosecurity Standards From The Ground Up
Malcolm Catlin, Plant Healthy Project Director is featured in the latest edition of FloraCulture International (AIPH), sharing how Plant Healthy is helping to raise biosecurity standards across the sector.
Updates
A Milestone Moment
Plant Healthy passes the 100 Member Mark! We’re excited to announce that our latest certified site is the Newton site of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).