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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.

While growing plants this way can be rewarding, material sold for eating or decoration may not have undergone the same plant health checks as plants intended for growing. Sara explains how this can introduce harmful pests and diseases into our gardens and offers practical advice to help gardeners reduce the risks.

The article also highlights Plant Healthy certification as one way to identify suppliers committed to good plant biosecurity, reinforcing the importance of responsible sourcing in protecting our gardens and the wider environment.

Read the full article on the RHS website.