Retailers Committee

The HTA Retailers Committee was set up to represent and support the horticulture retail sector.

With member representative from businesses of varying sizes the committee’s focus is on advocating for retailers and addressing key industry challenges, monitoring trade trends and sharing insights as well as contributing to policy and lobbying efforts.

The committee strives to promote member engagement and collaboration with other HTA committees as well including the Garden Centre Association whilst Identifying beneficial projects for retailers and HTA members.

Chair: Neil Grant, Ferndale Garden Centre

Contact Details: [email protected]

Active Committee Members:

Alex Woollard - J Parker Dutch Bulbs (Wholesale)
Amy Stubbs - British Garden Centres
Gerald Ingram - Planters Garden Centre
Helen MacDonald - Merryhatton Garden Centre
Mark Gilbert - Tates of Susex Garden Centres
Michael Lind - Monkton Elm Garden Centre
Sarah Squire - Squires Garden Centre
Tammy Woodhouse - Millbrook Garden Company

Contact the Retailer Committee Chair

What does a committee member have to say:

As the former Garden Centre Association Chairman, I have joined the recently formed HTA retailers committee to represent the GCA. I think it is really positive that this committee has been set up and it is good way to highlight the challenges that retailers face, come up with solutions to address them and ensure we work together across the industry. I am particularly keen to continue the work that was done during covid to use the strengths of both the HTA and GCA to represent our members. As the Managing Director of The Millbrook Garden Company in Kent, I have found it extremely useful to understand more about the inner workings of the HTA and the valuable work they are doing on our behalf to highlight the importance of horticulture to the wider economy.

Tammy Woodhouse, The Millbrook Garden Company