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Auntie Maureen's avatar

THANK YOU! For publishing this post. I recently accepted a paid planting role for this year's Hampton Court RHS show. I was flattered to be asked while also conflicted about witnessing so much unsustainable capitalist behaviour at RHS flower shows before. But your article has given me the necessary push to stand by a better moral compass. You may experience a hit to your professional reputation but your power lies in the fact that I feel seen. Your ethical approach resonates. I am now convinced shunning RHS shows is the only logical action for anyone caring about our beautiful planet. I'll turn down the paid work. It is no loss of earnings because I can easily book in clients who DO want a pesticide-, peat- and plastic-free wildlife friendly garden.

I really appreciate your article.

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Pam's English Garden in PA's avatar

Excellent article! Living in the U.S I am finding this battle very hard to fight. It is almost impossible to garden peat-free. As a garden speaker and author, I find much of my audience lacks the knowledge and the willingness to change their gardening methods. It’s very frustrating. I am with you and hope more gardeners will respond to the call if we are to save our planet.

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