2023 Seminars
New Plant Awards Seminar
The New Plant Awards are the beating heart of the National Plant Show and are a prestigious recognition of excellence in the horticultural industry.
Over the past 10 years the Awards have grown in prestige and are now the place to find the next best-selling plant for garden centres.
Get a chance at this seminar to chat to this years judging panel and HTAs consulting horticulture specialist to understand the process thatis undergone when adjudicate the plants
Apprenticeships Seminar
The apprenticeships seminar will focus on the importance of apprenticeships and education within the horticultural industry.
With an increasing pressure on our industry to recruit and retain staff we will discuss how apprenticeships and education can support this and what options are available.
This is will also be recorded as part of our first ever Hort-Talk LIVE!
HTA Policy Focused Seminar
Plant Passporting, Permits and Peat were the topics of conversation at the Policy Seminar.
The HTA provided an update on its recent success in securing a two-year easement allowing GB Plant Passports to be affixed to retail-ready plants in the EU and the development of a new electronic system.
CITES and the movement of endangered species across borders were discussed with the CITES team, emphasising the need to obtain the correct paperwork in order to minimise disruption. This is an issue causing many HTA members to cease imports. New steps to start to digitalise the system were also covered.
The latest from the UK government on peat as well as the HTA’s position was relayed. This section also featured a discussion with seminar sponsor Sinclair on the progress, opportunities and challenges of becoming peat free.
Sustainability Seminar
Planet Mark will be hosting a seminar with Hillier Nurseries to discuss the successes and challenges that Hillier Nurseries have experienced through their company-wide sustainability plan, and how they are adapting and refurbishing their stores to align with their journey to sustainability.
