Environment

Pied wagtails make a nest in a disused glasshouse fan

Fungi thrive in shredded wood piles

Trichogramma brassicae – tiny parasitic wasps used to control tortrix moths

The conservation area on Walberton’s western boundary

Bulrushes provide excellent cover for Walberton’s resident moorhens

Pheromone lures are used to attract brown apple and tortrix moths into a deadly sticky trap

A juvenile moorhen among the bulrushes

Unwanted plant material is composted by a local company

The pond is an ideal habitat for many birds, reptiles and mammals

Cardboard and plastic baled for recycling

A moorhen takes flight on the lagoon

Nesting boxes encourage wild birds

A mix of six species of parasitic wasps used to control aphids

A newt is returned to the safety of the pond

Encarsia formosa – tiny parastic wasps used to control aphids

The Nursery’s landscaped garden encourages birds and insects

Pots and trays ready for recycling

Pied wagtails make a nest in a disused glasshouse fan

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Fungi thrive in shredded wood piles

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Trichogramma brassicae – tiny parasitic wasps used to control tortrix moths

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The conservation area on Walberton’s western boundary

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Bulrushes provide excellent cover for Walberton’s resident moorhens

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Pheromone lures are used to attract brown apple and tortrix moths into a deadly sticky trap

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A juvenile moorhen among the bulrushes

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Unwanted plant material is composted by a local company

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The pond is an ideal habitat for many birds, reptiles and mammals

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Cardboard and plastic baled for recycling

A moorhen takes flight on the lagoon

Nesting boxes encourage wild birds

A mix of six species of parasitic wasps used to control aphids

A newt is returned to the safety of the pond

Encarsia formosa – tiny parastic wasps used to control aphids

The Nursery’s landscaped garden encourages birds and insects

Pots and trays ready for recycling

The environment matters to us and we are committed to minimising our environmental impact and meeting all of our legal obligations, while running a profitable wholesale nursery grounded within our local community. Below is a small list of just some of the things we do:

Create and maintain wildlife habitats and landscaped plantings

Encourage wildlife through the creation of no spray zones and conservation areas

Manage our resources carefully including irrigation water, growing media, pots and pesticides

Recycle many of our waste streams including pots and trays, polythene films, pallets and cardboard

Work within an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) Framework, utilising biological controls, novel green pesticides and best hygiene practices which reduce the risk of plant health issues from the start.