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Retail Suppliers Committee

Our Retail Suppliers Committee represents nurseries that specialise in the supply of plants to retail across the UK. Their supply goes into national garden centres, supermarket chains, DIY stores, and small independent businesses. The committee focuses on sharing knowledge and ideas that may be implemented to reduce challenges, protect the collective interest, and promote the growth of quality plants.   

This committee was instrumental in creating the HTA’s National Plant Show, one of the most successful and productive trade shows in the UK. Members meet twice a year, one virtual event and one in-person to discuss the future of plant and garden retailing including topics such as marketing, selling skills, and business growth and development. Alongside the regular get-togethers, the group has called interim meetings in times of uncertainty or change, to discuss legislative changes or critical issues, such as biosecurity and plant health, with an expert in the area invited. 

Chair:  Andy Merrick – Farplants Sales Ltd

Contact Details: [email protected] 

 

Membership 

Colin Stanley, Wyevale Nurseries - Wyevale Nurseries Ltd

David Chilvers - The Bransford Webbs Plant Company Ltd

David Higginson - New Leaf Plants Ltd

Geoff Ceaser - Allensmore Nurseries Ltd

Hannah Darby - Darby Nursery Stock Ltd

Ian Ashman - Trade Roots Horticultural Sales

James Ball - Lovania Nurseries Ltd

Kyle Ross - Wyevale Nurseries Ltd

Mark Taylor - Allensmore Nurseries Ltd

Mark Reynard - Johnsons of Whixley

Natalie Porter - Happy Plants Ltd

Nick Dunn, Frank Matthews - Frank P Matthews Limited

Richard Evans - Hawkesmill Nurseries Co Ltd

Simon Catterall - Garden Centre Plants

Will Murch - Osberton Nurseries Ltd