Gardener who worked on estate died after ‘brushing past’ toxic plant

An experienced gardener who died of multiple organ failure might have brushed past a toxic plant while working on a £4million estate days before his death, an inquest heard.
He had worked at the sprawling estate – owned by retired venture capitalist Christopher Ogilvie Thompson and his wife, Katherine – for more than two years, it was heard.
Mr Greenway might have ‘brushed past’ the plant but was not handling it, it was heard.
David Edwards, who is the head gardener at the Mill Court Estate, worked with Mr Greenway on the day he fell ill.
Dean Simmons is warning walkers to steer clear of the plant, which was imported from Russia and is now invading Britain’s countryside.

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