Workshop
ADOPT Wireless Sensors Project at Hilliers Nurseries
Hilliers Nursery
To introduce the project and understand the objectives and planned outcomes, a start-up event at each nursery will be staged on 30 April 2026 at Hillier Nurseries and 1 May 2026 at Fleurie Nursery, part of The Farplants Group.
Each two-hour, free to attend event, will include an opportunity to hear about the science behind the sensors, the technology being adopted, and how it will assist growers to optimise plant culture, and the business in its transition towards peat-free production.
Date: Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May 2026
Location:
- 30 April - Hillier Nurseries, Hampshire
- 1 May - Fleurie Nursery, West Sussex
Address:
- Hillier Nurseries, Brentry Unit, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Hampshire SO51 0QA
- Fleurie Nursery, Lake Lane, Barnham, West Sussex PO22 0AL
Agenda:
- 10 am Arrival and refreshments
- An introduction to the ADOPT project – Wayne Brough, HTA
- The science behind the sensors – Nicholas Cryer, RHS
- An overview of the technology – Vincent van Walt – Van Walt
- Implications for production and lessons learnt so far – Stephen Carr, Hillier Nurseries and Steve Carter, Fleurie Nursery
- View the demonstration and technology
- 12 pm Depart
Look out for future events and input from the project.
To receive regular updates and event invites please send your name, business name, email address and telephone number to the HTA Technical Horticulture Team using the information below.