- lindaandrews071
- Sep 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Johnsons Nurseries Ltd has announced its fifth consecutive year of achieving the prestigious Plant Healthy Accreditation. This milestone highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to protecting plant health and biosecurity and runs alongside its responsibility to support biodiversity and promote sustainability within the horticultural sector.
The Plant Healthy Accreditation is awarded to organisations that meet the rigorous plant health management standards set by the UK Plant Health Assurance Scheme (UKPHAS). By achieving this recognition for the fifth year in a row, Johnsons Nurseries Ltd has reaffirmed its dedication to biosecurity best practices and responsible plant care.
As part of this commitment, Johnsons has comprehensive internal plant health training for its staff, ensuring that key team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to maintain these high standards each year.
Plant health remains a priority not only for Johnsons but for nurseries across the UK. Protecting woodlands from threats such as ash dieback and sudden oak death is vital in safeguarding native species and maintaining resilient ecosystems.
Healthy plants are also central to creating thriving gardens and landscapes, while playing a fundamental role in sustaining life. They generate the oxygen we breathe, absorb carbon dioxide, and underpin the global food system—without them, life as we know it would not be possible.
Jonathan Whittemore, Commercial and Business Manager at Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, said,
“Reaching our fifth year as a Plant Healthy accredited business is a remarkable achievement for the whole team at Johnsons Nurseries Ltd. It highlights our ongoing efforts to champion plant health and support the resilience of the UK’s horticultural ecosystem. We remain committed to setting high standards for quality, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.”
The company also holds BSI ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 9001 Quality Management certifications, which further demonstrate its dedication to sustainable operations and the delivery of superior products and services.
With five years of consecutive Plant Healthy Accreditation, Johnsons Nurseries Ltd continues to position itself at the forefront of the horticultural industry, committed to advancing plant health, environmental stewardship, and industry-leading quality standards.
