Fiona Dean from Ravensworth Nurseries has represented horticulture in Yorkshire and the North East at the launch of the Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) in the House of Lords. The event was attended by more than 160 high-profile MPs, Peers, officials, ministers and sector representatives.
The EHG champions UK gardens, landscaping, arboriculture and environmental horticulture and encourages greater support for the sector.
Speakers at the reception were:
- Boyd Douglas-Davies, Chair, Environmental Horticulture Group
- Trudy Harrison MP, Minister for Natural Environment and Land Use
- Jim Carter, gardener and actor, best known for playing Mr Carson in Downton Abbey
- Alan Titchmarsh, gardener and broadcaster