Peat-free talks

11am | RHS, Peat-free Technical Coordinator Nikki Barker

12noon | Garden Centre Association, Tammy Woodhouse

2pm | New Wood Trees, Company Director Philip Nieuwoudt

3pm  | Melcourt, Associate Director Neil Gray  

11am | Rijnbeek Perennials, Managing Director Arno Rijnbeek 

1pm |  Garden Centre Association, CEO Peter Burks 

2pm |  Kernock Park Plants, Managing Director Bruce Harnett  

11am | RHS, Nursery and Propagation team leader Sam Gallivan
How to grow seeds and cuttings peat-free, and how the team at RHS Wisley grow a wide range of plants without peat. 

12noon | The Responsible Sourcing Scheme Chair and CEO of Southern Trident, Steve Harper
All about the Responsible Sourcing Scheme for growing media, which assesses compost based on different environmental criteria. Gardeners can find the scores for various brands on the RSS website.

2pm | Enrich the Earth, Expert lead on peat alternatives Simon Blackhurst
Enrich the earth are looking at how we can make better use of green waste to close the loop on compost ingredients. Learn all about this innovative new project. 

11am | Miracle-Gro, Expert horticulturist for Miracle-Gro Kate Turner
How Miracle-Gro went peat-free, and simple tips for gardeners on how to have success with peat-free compost. 

12noon | National Trust, Director of Gardens and Parklands Andy Jasper and Head Gardener Una Quinn  
Find out about what the National Trust is doing to protect and restore our peatlands. Head gardener Una shares her peat-free tips. 

2pm |  Peat-free Partnership, Peat-free Advocate Sally Nex
The Partnership is helping drive forward legislation to end peat use in horticulture. Hear latest progress and what it might mean for the next government, as well as Sally’s top tips to help gardeners go peat-free.

3pm | Sunnyside Rural Trust, Head of Horticulture and Landscape Ian Barrow
This garden will live on at ​Sunnyside Rural Trust, who grew some of the plants, for visitors to enjoy and learn about peat-free growing. Ian is here to answer your questions on peat-free plants and compost. 

11am | RHS, Peat-free Technical Coordinator Nikki Barker
Find out what the RHS is doing to go peat-free and how we are helping gardeners do the same. Nikki will share top tips on peat-free gardening including choosing your compost, watering and feeding. 

12pm | The Wildlife Trusts, Director of Landscape Recovery Rob Stoneman   
The Wildlife Trusts care for and restore peatlands across the UK. Rob will explore why these habitats are so special and vital in combatting the climate and nature crises. 

2pm | Hillier, Head of Learning and Development Emma Fell
Hillier are one of the partners in the RHS Transition to Peat-Free fellowship. Hear how they grow without peat and get advice. 

3pm | Lincolnshire Pond Plants, Owner Dawn Fisher  
Dawn is a 100% peat-free exhibitor and supplied plants for the RHS Peat-Free Garden. Hear how she grows gold-winning plants peat-free.

11am | Heart of Eden Compost, Team leader William Scott
Heart of Eden are a totally peat-free compost brand, so find out what’s in their mix and how to get the best from their range, including choosing the best compost and what to use for different purposes. 

12noon | RHS, Peat-free Technical Coordinator Nikki Barker
Find out what the RHS is doing to go peat-free and how we are helping gardeners do the same. Nikki will share top tips on peat-free gardening, including choosing your compost, watering and feeding.