
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
