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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Speare-Cole

The emergency RHS plans protecting its gardens from threat of water droughts: ‘Adapting to the new normal’

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced emergency measures to safeguard its gardens from the escalating threat of water shortages.

The environmental charity, which manages five prominent public gardens across England, confirmed on Saturday that it will prioritise investment in water capture and management projects throughout 2026, a direct response to last year's severe droughts.

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