The Sinclair Collaboration Area

A brand-new addition to the National Plant Show for 2026 is the Sinclair Collaboration Area. Sponsored by Sinclair - growing media specialists at the forefront of innovation and performance – it is a zone where visitors can network with colleagues and customers, join a seminar or grab a coffee while reflecting on the many stands they’ve visited.

Wednesday 17 June 

• 10:30 New Plant Awards Highlights: Led by Pippa Greenwood, Horticulture Manager at the HTA, alongside the New Plant Award Judges. The session highlights the winning plants, why they won and how they contribute to the plant area offering. 
• 11:30 Networking Event: Women in Horticulture 
• 13:00 Policy Talk: Led by the HTA Policy and Public Affairs Team
• 14:30 Technical workshop: Led by Wayne Brough, the HTA’s Technical Horticulture Manager
• 16:00 Networking Event: YPHA 

 

Thursday 18 June 

• 10:30 Technical workshop: Led by Wayne Brough, the HTA’s Technical Horticulture Manager
• 11:30 Networking Event: OHAS
• 13:00 Nuffield Scholarship Announcement: Alan Down