Fay is a plant pathologist who specialises in plant disease diagnostics and contributes to methods of recording biodiversity in the RHS Gardens
I work for the RHS in the summer when the Gardening Advice Service is at its busiest. I enjoy looking at people’s photographs and plant samples to diagnose why their plants aren’t looking healthy, and providing tailored advice on how to treat the problem. I am also involved in helping staff and volunteers record and enhance biodiversity within RHS Gardens.
“What motivates me is my fascination with categorising and sorting things. The identification of plants, and the organisms that live alongside them, makes good use of those skills and gives me immense satisfaction”
When you spend time building a garden, whether you’re tending a balcony garden or cultivating something as big as Kew Gardens, you want your plants to thrive. The RHS Plant Health team provides research, advice and teaching to help you maintain a healthy ecosystem in your own garden.
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.
