The National Trust has announced that its entire retail plant supply chain is now 100% peat-free, making the conservation charity one of the first plant retailers in the UK to offer entirely peat-free plants. This milestone marks a significant step in protecting the UK’s remaining peatlands — some of our most precious carbon rich habitats. The move comes four years after the UK Government first committed to ending the use of horticultural peat, a pledge reaffirmed in the 2025 Environmental Improvement Plan. Yet, with no clear timetable for legislation, the…
Read MoreNational Trust plant sales now 100% peat-free, giving peace of mind to sustainability-focused gardeners – but four-year wait for Government legislation continues
