Become a member

Welcome to the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)

Please take a moment to explore all that the HTA has to offer, and we encourage you to take full advantage of the benefits available to you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your dedicated Member Engagement Manager. They will gladly provide detailed insights into the various products and services tailored to meet the specific needs of your business.

For 125 years, we have steadfastly represented and supported our diverse membership on issues impacting the sector. Our enduring commitment is to promote, support and nurture our industry, fostering resilience and sustainability for future generations.

As a not-for-profit organisation, every penny from your subscription is reinvested into delivering essential services and supporting the industry we serve. This demonstrates our unwavering dedication to your business and the horticultural sector.

What our members have to say...

Keep doing what you are doing - working for the whole horticultural trade
Bill Finch, Wee Tree Wholesale Nurseries

I have found the HTA very engaging at a personal level and extremely helpful. They have made things happen for us
Mike Opperman , Opperman Plants Ltd

The association is working on any fronts, many of which we wouldn't realise are quite critical to our business without the HTA drawing attention to them, Keep up the great work
Dougal Philip , New Hopetoun Gardens

Member Benefits

A thriving community stands at the heart of the association, belonging to a supportive network can elevate both your work and your business. WhatsApp groups connect members for mutual support and enables us to get key messages out to members quickly and easily.

Join our Business Improvement Schemes and Forums to collaborate with industry peers and a dedicated industry consultant. Discuss recent trade trends, share experiences, and address challenges in a confidential environment. Access a comprehensive range of resources, information and how-to guides at your fingertips.

As a member of the HTA, we will provide you with the latest briefings on government legislation and advance warning of pending regulation, keeping you updated on current lobbying issues such as peat, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and cross-border trade. We’ll share valuable insights through webinars, policy briefings, town halls and technical workshops in addition to our regular emails and quarterly magazine.

You will gain free exclusive access to market data including wages and labour benchmarking, which can help you compare your costs and effectively manage your finances.

Market research reports made available exclusively to members include:

Monthly Market Update Reports
State of the Market Reports
Research Projects

Training

Discover our eLearning courses tailored specifically to our industry, designed to enhance your employees’ skills. With flexible access and compatibility across all devices, our eLearning Hub enables convenient learning to seamlessly integrate into busy schedules.

Regulation Support

Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging came into full force in 2024, and horticultural businesses like growers and retailers need to be aware of their potential obligations under the new regulations. The HTA has provided an array of resources and helpful documents, as well as run webinars and gained clarity from government on specific issues. HTA members can access all this information and more on our website, and also benefit from a 10% discount on compliance services with Ecoveritas, packaging waste compliance experts.

Become a member of the HTA

HTA Services team:

0333 003 3550

[email protected]

Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural House
Chilton, Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 0RN

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