There is not enough interest to keep the horticultural industry going in Guernsey, a local expert says. Raymond Evison, president of the Guernsey Botanical Trust and founder of Guernsey Clematis, said: "I very much hope that the horticultural industry could start up again but I don't think there is the desire for that to happen.
"It is very sad when you fly into the island and see so many redundant glasshouses."
Mr Evison said it was often simply too expensive and difficult to maintain or rebuild the structures for most. Guernsey used to be famous for tomato exports, but, since the collapse of the industry, many greenhouses have fallen into disrepair.
Work to rebuild the glasshouses at the Sausmarez Park Walled Kitchen Garden began in 2007 and the overall £200,000 cost had matched funding from the States of Guernsey. The next round of maintenance is due at a cost of £30,000 to £35,000 to the Guernsey Botanical Trust.
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