The undersigned feel there should be a much more open debate on the peat in horticulture issue with both for and against statements up for discussion...
Sir Brian H Donohoe Ret'd MP Secretary of the Gardening and Horticultural Group 1992—2015
Peter Seabrook, International TV Gardening Presenter/Gardening Editor, The Sun.
Robert Hillier, Director Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres.
Jim McColl, Presenter BBC TV The Beechgrove Gardening Progammes.
Adrian Bloom, Chair Blooms Nurseries Ltd.
Jason Bloom, Managing Director Blooms Nurseries.
Bunny Guinness, Garden Designer and Broadcaster.
Andrew Tokely, Horticultural Director, E. W. King & Co Ltd.
Garry Coward Williams, Editor, Amateur Gardening Magazine.
Robert Wharton, Director Wharton’s Roses (fears unfair European Competition).
Paul Wharton, Director Wharton’s Roses.
Alan Sargent, Founder Association of Professional Landscapers.
Paul Cooling, Chair Coolings Garden Centres. (Currently not enough Peat Free alternatives).
Neil and Nicci Gow, Experienced and long-term Garden Retailers.
Steve McCurdy, Managing Director, Majestic Trees Ltd.
Kenneth Cox, Director Glendoick Nursery and Garden Centre, Ericaceous Plat Exporter.
Christine Walkden, Gardening Broadcaster and Lecturer.
Steve and Val Bradley, Authors, Social Media, National gardening Columnists.
Graham Richardson, Group Managing Director Johnsons of Wixley and six fellow directors:-
John, Andrew, Iain, Robert, Eleanor and Jonathon Whitemore.
Douglas Wilson, Director/Partner, Trioscape Garden Centre and Nursery.
Jo Davey, Horticultural Marketing Research and Development Manager.
Michael Smith, Director Grange, Nurseries and MeadowCroft Garden Centre.
Simon Crawford, Director, Burpee Europe.
Tim Kerley, Director, Kerley & Co, Plant Breeders.
Derek Jarman, Director Hayloft Nurseries Ltd.
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