# rhs (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rhs. Page: Feed: --- ## [Salmonella outbreak puts imported eggs under scrutiny](https://thedirt.news/salmonella-outbreak-puts-imported-eggs-under-scrutiny/) _2026-08-21 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ A nationwide Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak involving more than 200 cases has put foodservice businesses on alert, but investigators have so far linked cases to just five food businesses and found no identified link to UK-produced eggs or poultry. ## [A summer of prickles and rashes, splinters, scrapes and scratches, a season of stings: Nature is biting back](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/gardens/nature-is-biting-back-this-summer) _2026-08-20 · Jason Goodwin · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ Jason Goodwin reflects on a summer of bites, pricks and stings. ## [Driving urban climate resilience](https://thedirt.news/horticultures-role-in-driving-urban-climate-resilience/) _2026-08-20 · Joy Macknight · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ Horticulture is more than an urban amenity. As cities face more extreme weather, green infrastructure is increasingly recognised as critical to creating healthier, more resilient and economically competitive places. ## [Ninth Horatio’s Garden begins construction at Middlesbrough spinal injury centre](https://thedirt.news/ninth-horatios-garden-begins-construction/) _2026-08-20 · Tamsin Westhorpe · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ The start of construction was marked by a first dig involving patients at the centre. The new garden is part of Horatio’s Garden’s ambition to create an accessible outdoor space at all 11 NHS spinal injury centres across the UK. ## [Form Plants introduces peat-free requirement for suppliers](https://thedirt.news/form-plants-peat-free-requirement-for-suppliers/) _2026-08-20 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ A new peat-free requirement for suppliers will come into force at Form Plants from 1 September 2026, extending the Surrey nursery’s existing peat-free growing practices to plants sourced externally. ## [RHS expands EV charging provision at Wisley](https://thedirt.news/rhs-wisley-new-ev-charging-hub/) _2026-08-20 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ RHS Garden Wisley has opened a new 32-bay electric vehicle charging hub, giving visitors access to one of the largest destination charging facilities in the Guildford and Wisley area. ## [HTA conference to examine climate, green space and workforce challenges](https://thedirt.news/hta-conference-2027/) _2026-08-19 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the programme for Horticulture, The Conference, with climate change, green infrastructure, workforce issues and emerging trends set to shape discussions at the event. ## [UK inflation rises to 2.9% as energy costs push prices higher](https://thedirt.news/uk-inflation-rises-to-2-9/) _2026-08-19 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ Higher household energy costs pushed inflation further above the Bank of England’s 2% target in July, as the annual rate rose from 2.6% to 2.9%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ## [How to Rewild a Small Garden by Creating Mounds and Microhabitats](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/how-to-rewild-a-small-garden-by-creating) _2026-08-18 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ Rewilding a garden doesn’t require acres of land, major landscaping or even a particularly large garden. ## [BNG rules loosen for smaller developments as first reforms take effect](https://thedirt.news/bng-rules-loosen-for-smaller-developments/) _2026-08-18 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ England’s Biodiversity Net Gain rules are being revised, with the first changes now in force to reduce costs and simplify requirements for smaller developments. While many in the industry support the reforms, others are questioning the evidence behind them and their potential impact on biodiversity. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fRQHtzgJFNjo) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [£65m drought package includes support for on-farm water storage](https://thedirt.news/65m-drought-package-farm-water-storage/) _2026-08-18 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ Growers and farmers in England are to receive £65 million in additional support as drought continues to put pressure on crops, irrigation and water supplies. ## [Just 44% of English councils collect recyclable plant pots, leaving horticulture facing £750,000 bill](https://thedirt.news/councils-fail-to-collect-recyclable-plant-pots/) _2026-08-17 · Petra Hoyer Millar · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has found significant gaps in council provision for recycling non-black plastic plant pots, with householders in much of England still unable to put eligible pots in their kerbside recycling. ## [RHS calls for autumn planting as heat and drought reshape gardens](https://thedirt.news/rhs-calls-for-autumn-planting/) _2026-08-17 · streamHM · The Dirt | Horticulture News Daily_ After a summer of prolonged heat and drought, the RHS is urging gardeners to give autumn planting greater importance as gardens and newly established plants face increasing pressure. ## [The Somerset house that brought 'jungle gardening' to the English](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/finest-to-visit/the-somerset-house-that-brought-jungle-gardening-to-the-english-country-cottage) _2026-08-15 · Charles Quest-Ritson · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ East Lambrook Manor in Somerset — home of Andrew and Alison Johnson— where Margery Fish’s exuberant ‘jungle gardening’ style took shape, is flourishing once again under new custodianship. Charles Quest-Ritson paid a visit; photography by Jonathan Buckley. ## [The French Capability Brown meets English-style design in this German garden](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/was-this-garden-influenced-by-the-french-capability-brown) _2026-08-13 · Pamela Goodman · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ A jewel in Germany’s crown: there’s more than a hint of the fairy tale about Schloss Dyck in the Rhineland. ## [Can Rewilding Make Our Landscapes More Resilient to Wildfire?](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/can-rewilding-make-our-landscapes) _2026-08-11 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ The devastating fire at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk has highlighted an increasingly important question: can rewilding help create landscapes that cope better with hotter, drier conditions? ## ['If you garden like this, it is almost impossible to get help — it’s more akin to doing a painting or an embroidery': The exotic and wonderful Copper House garden in Kent](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/finest-to-visit/if-you-garden-like-this-it-is-almost-impossible-to-get-help-its-more-akin-to-doing-a-painting-or-an-embroidery-the-exotic-and-wonderful-copper-house-garden-in-kent) _2026-08-08 · Kathryn Bradley-Hole · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ Successional planting is one of the trickiest skills to master, but the results in this intensively and brilliantly planted new garden speak for themselves. Kathryn Bradley-Hole paid a visit to the garden at The Copper House in Cranbrook, Kent —home of Stephen and Eleanor Cochrane —to find out more. ## ['Stately, spacious and much more enjoyable': The RHS garden show that outdoes Chelsea](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/advice/stately-spacious-and-much-more-enjoyable-the-rhs-garden-show-that-outdoes-chelsea) _2026-08-06 · Mary Keen · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ A visit to RHS Badminton left Mary Keen impressed. ## [Keystone Planting: The Simple Way to Make Your Garden Work Harder for Wildlife](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/keystone-planting-the-simple-way) _2026-08-04 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ Recent gardening experts have been championing a simple but powerful idea known as keystone planting. Instead of trying to grow as many different plants as possible, the approach focuses on choosing a relatively small number of native species that support the greatest variety of wildlife. ## ['Mystery, subtle magic, and strange, elusive charm which must be felt but cannot wholly be understood': The exquisite Italianate gardens of Renishaw Hall](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/gardens/mystery-subtle-magic-and-strange-elusive-charm-which-must-be-felt-but-cannot-wholly-be-understood-the-exquisite-italianate-gardens-of-renishaw-hall) _2026-08-01 · George Plumptre · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire is one of the earliest and finest gardens to appear in Country Life. The Anglo-Italian landscape created by Sir George Sitwell —and now home of Alexandra Sitwell and her husband, Rick Hayward — continues to enthral visitors with its elusive charms over a century later. Main photography by Clive Nichols. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/p0ak7IM5XQgD) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Alan Titchmarsh: Beautifying your borders](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/advice/alan-titchmarsh-beautifying-your-borders) _2026-07-30 · Alan Titchmarsh · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ The gardener, writer and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh shares his tips on making the most of your flower borders. ## [Pollinator Pit Stops: How to Turn Any Outdoor Space into a Haven for Wildlife](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/pollinator-pit-stops-how-to-turn) _2026-07-28 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ Whether you have a large garden, a small patio or just a sunny balcony, you can help reverse the decline of bees, butterflies and other pollinators. ## [On top of the world: The spectacular clifftop garden at Chygurno](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/finest-to-visit/on-top-of-the-world-the-spectacular-clifftop-garden-at-chygurno) _2026-07-25 · Kirsty Fergusson · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ Life on a Cornish clifftop presents particular challenges, but also bountiful rewards for Robert and Carol Moule, the intrepid owners of the garden at Chyrgurno. Kirsty Fergusson finds out more; photography by Mark Boulton. ## [Charles Quest-Ritson: Today’s best young gardeners are well educated, well qualified, and well underpaid. No wonder they're voting with their feet](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/advice/charles-quest-ritson-todays-best-young-gardeners-are-well-educated-well-qualified-and-well-underpaid) _2026-07-23 · Charles Quest-Ritson · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ Up and coming gardeners are dotting from job to job like the journeymen gardeners of late-Victorian and Edwardian times, says Charles Quest-Ritson. ## [How to Turn Your Garden into a Bird Haven: Five Simple Steps](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/how-to-turn-your-garden-into-a-bird) _2026-07-21 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ Recent coverage in the Financial Times highlights a growing movement across the UK: gardeners are transforming even modest outdoor spaces into thriving habitats for birds and other wildlife. ## [It is like 'rush hour for foxes and badgers' every night: A Sussex garden with timeless views and perfect harmony](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/gardens-interiors/finest-to-visit/underhill-house) _2026-07-18 · Kathryn Bradley-Hole · Latest from Country Life in Gardens_ Harmony and sympathy with the surroundings are the watchwords in the charming East Sussex garden at Underhill House, nestled between the South Downs and the sea. Kathryn Bradley-Hole paid a visit; photographs by Mimi Connolly. ## [England's Biggest Wildlife Recovery Investment Starts in Small Places - Here's How You Can Help](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/englands-biggest-wildlife-recovery) _2026-07-14 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ The UK Government this week announced the largest-ever investment in species recovery, with £60 million supporting 130 conservation projects across England. The programme will help protect 364 threatened species, from butterflies and bats to rare plants and freshwater wildlife, while restoring habitats across farmland, rivers, woodlands and coastlines. ## [Britain's Wildlife-Friendly Gardens And Rewilding Your Own Space](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/britains-wildlife-friendly-gardens) _2026-07-07 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ This summer, hundreds of gardens across the UK are opening their gates through the National Garden Scheme, giving visitors the chance to explore beautiful outdoor spaces while raising money for good causes. ## [How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden That Can Cope with Hotter Summers](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/how-to-create-a-wildlife-friendly) _2026-06-30 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ We’ve all no doubt struggled with the recent hot weather. ## [How to Create Connected Wildlife Habitats in Your Community](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/how-to-create-connected-wildlife) _2026-06-23 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ Lessons from London's Tree Ring Project ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ssRb2hI6Qs1Q) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [New Natural History GCSE to Teach Wildflower Gardening and Biodiversity Skills](https://www.plus.lettssafari.com/p/new-natural-history-gcse-to-teach) _2026-06-16 · John Watton · LettsSafari+: Rewilding_ The UK government has recently announced a new Natural History GCSE that will teach students practical biodiversity skills, including creating wildflower-friendly gardens, understanding local habitats and carrying out fieldwork in schools, parks and community spaces.