Editorial
“Do you think of yourself as an ‘interactive naturalist’? That’s how Alan Titchmarsh described amateur gardeners at the launch of the RHS Welcome centre at Wisley (see News, page 6). It highlights a truism that is not recognised enough: in towns, cities and villages all over Britain, amateur gardeners are making a vital contribution to the environment. We’re not talking about it in trendy bars or posh dinner parties – we’re out there doing it by growing plants and creating environments for insects and other wildlife. Well said, Alan!”…