Welcome to the second of HortWeek new stream of podcasts where we give the HortWeek take on the biggest news stories editor Matthew Appleby, technical editor Sally Drury and senior reporter Rachael Forsyth give their digested and analytical views.

Issues this week:

• The thorny question of whether dogs should be allowed into gardens, an issue that dominated the recent RHS AGM

• the pressures affecting gardens after the news Hestercombe House and Gardens went into administration

• after a flurry of closures, mergers, sales and acquisitions in the horticulture sector, the HortWeek team discuss what is behind it and how it can be a good thing

• The team discuss highlights of discussion panels and awards featuring at Four Oaks Trade Show and Groundsfest this September

Do also check out our huge archive of HortWeek Podcast interviews with an unrivalled selection of prominent and fascinating figures from all corners of the horticulture sector.

Podcast presenters: Matthew Appleby, Rachael Forsyth and Sally Drury

Podcast producer: Christina Taylor

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