Autumn
The HTA Summer Regional Events run for a period between October-December
These events offer a chance to connect and engage with fellow HTA members at various venues, learn from industry experts on topics affecting you, and share your voice to make a difference in environmental Horticulture.
Click the sections below to find an event near you and register for free.
South East, Essex, East Anglia and Greater London Region
South East Regional Meeting
'Retail Crime Revisited: Preventing & Reporting'
Date: Thursday 9 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
Venue: Old Barn Garden Centre (Tates of Sussex)
Address: Worthing Rd, Dial Post, Horsham RH13 8NR
East Anglia Regional Meeting
'Managing bagged media & peat-free plants in the retail environment'
Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:E00
Venue: Chapel Cottage Plants Ltd
Address: Hook Rd, Wimblington, March PE15 0QL
Northern Home Counties & London Regional Meeting
'Trees of the Future'
Date: Monday 13 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:30
Venue: Majestic Trees
Address: Chequers Meadow, Chequers Hill, Flamstead, St Albans AL3 8ET
Scotland Regional Meeting
Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: Pentland Plants
Address: Pentland Plants, Pentland Mains, Loanhead EH20 9QG
Northern England Regional Meeting
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:30
Venue: Bents Garden Centre and Nursery Lancashire
Address: Warrington Rd, Leigh End, Glazebury, Warrington WA3 5NT
Agenda:
- Selling More at Christmas presentations
- Light Refreshments
- Tour of Nursery
- Tour of Garden Centre
Southwest Regional Event - The Matford Centre
The HTA will be in The Conference room at the entrance to the show.. Please come and see us for an update on HTA Membership or any industry queries you have. You will be hearing from Sally Cullimore and Pippa Greenwood with topical updates. Pastries & coffee will be available.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Time: 9:00 - 16:00
Venue: The Matford Centre
Address: Matford Park Rd, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8FD
Agenda:
A member of the HTA Team will be available to speak to 11-3pm
- 12.30pm- Presentation- “Pippa Greenwood with an industry update on Pests & Pathogens
- 1.30pm- Presentation- Sally Cullimore- “What does the EU-UK reset mean for my business”
Register to visit the show here.
It would be helpful to book here to attend the presentations.
Southwest Regional Event - Hillier Garden Centre
We invite you to join us at Hillier Garden Centre Newbury on Tuesday 4 November, a HTA Sustainability Reference Site.
You will learn about the history of the business, including a tour, and their positive approach to our changing industry. George Hillier and Andy Smith will be speaking on a sustainability project, Uncover Recover, which Hillier is working on in partnership with the Royal Warrant Holders Association, Planet Mark, and Natural England. Learn about its benefits and how they can support other HTA members in getting involved.Planet Mark will also be there to update us on the Journey to Net Zero.
The event is free to attend, and lunch is included.
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Hillier Garden Centre
Address: Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9TG
Agenda:
- Arrival 10.30 welcome drinks
- Morning -an update from Hilliers and tour
- Lunch- 12.30
- Planet Mark
- Uncover Recover- George Hillier and Andy Smith
Yorkshire
We invite you to join us at Langlands Garden Centre on Wednesday 1 October for an enjoyable and informative meeting on loss prevention and retail crime reporting. You will hear from the Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner Leo Hammond on the wider picture and opportunities to collaborate; Matt Heimes of B2BSG Solutions will demonstrate the latest loss prevention techniques and Nathan Wilson, Head of Group Security at Blue Diamond Group will provide an industry perspective. This is the perfect occasion for you to meet other HTA members from your area and chat with them about this issue, a subject which I know many of you are concerned about.
Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Time: 14.30 - 17.00
Venue: Langlands Garden Centre
Address: York Road, Shiptonthorpe, York, YO43 3PN
Agenda:
- Welcome and introductions
- Leo Hammond, Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner
- Matt Heimes, B2BSG Solutions
- Nathan Wilson, Head of Group Security, Blue Diamond Group
West Midlands
We invite you to join us at Pershore College on Thursday 16 October for an enjoyable and informative meeting on the qualifications available through Pershore and career enrichment via industry collaboration. You will enjoy a tour of the college and hear about their latest developments and have the opportunity to discuss with your peers how your business can help broaden the students’ learning experience.
Sarah Want from MorePeople will also talk about recruitment challenges and opportunities through working with an agency. This is the perfect occasion for you to meet other HTA members from your area and chat with them about horticultural careers, a subject which I know many of you are concerned about.
Date: Thursday 16 October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Venue: Pershore College
Address: Avon Bank, Pershore, WR10 3JP
Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction
- Josh Egan-Wyer: Pershore College update and tour
- Lunch
- Josh Egan-Wyer, Pershore College: Qualifications update and working with the industry
- Geoff Ceasar, Allensmore Nurseries: How the industry can help, the Allensmore experience
- Sarah Want, MorePeople: Recruitment challenges and opportunities
East Midlands
We invite you to join us at Rutland Nursery on Tuesday 7 October for an enjoyable and informative meeting on maximising the opportunity of your garden centre. You will hear about the history and enjoy a tour of this recently redeveloped family business overlooking the beautiful Rutland Water and hear from retail experts, Boyd Douglas-Davies, The Boyd Partnership and Andrew Burton, Pleydell Smithyman on maximising the opportunities of your retail centre and utilizing space effectively. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other HTA members in your area and chat with them over a complimentary afternoon tea.
Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Venue: Rutland Nursery
Address: Lyndon Road, Manton, Oakham, LE15 8RN
Agenda:
- Welcome
- Introduction and brief history of Rutland Nursery
- Garden Centre Tour
- Boyd Douglas-Davies: Maximizing the Opportunity
- Afternoon Tea and networking
- Andrew Burton: Utilizing Space Effectively
Regional Events Booking Form
Please fill in all the required information to book onto the regional event you would like to attend.
Should you have any additional questions or queries please contact the HTA Events team below who will be able to assist you with any further information