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Spring and Summer

The HTA Spring and Summer Regional Events run for a period between April-September

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

Midlands and Yorkshire Region

South West, Devon and Cornwall Region 

Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and North England Region

South East, Essex, East Anglia and Greater London Region
Northern Home Counties & London Regional Event

Join us for a rare opportunity to preview stunning, unreleased rose varieties from top breeders around the world—before they reach the market.

Enjoy exclusive access to the Rochfords International Rose Trials, with behind-the-scenes insights into the trialling process, the chance to vote for your favourite new variety, and a relaxed lunch with fellow HTA members. You’ll also take part in engaging debates with industry experts and peers.

Make the most of this unique opportunity to connect with others in the trade, ask questions, and leave with fresh inspiration and ideas from the next generation of roses.

Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Venue: Joseph Rochford Gardens

Address: Rochford International Rose Trials, Birch Green Nursery, Old Coach Road, Hertford SG14 2FB

Agenda: 

  • Welcome & Refreshments
  • Introduction from team HTA 
  • History & future of Rochfords International Rose Trials 
  • Tour of the rose trials (with HTA members' vote) 
  • Lunch 
  • Q&A Panel with experts on roses, breeding trials and launching new varieties 

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South East Regional Event

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour at The Farplants Group, where you’ll see their member nurseries and 8,000sqm Finishing Centre. It will also be an excellent opportunity to meet other HTA members in your area.

Farplants has been running for over fifty years, becoming one of the largest UK plant suppliers. Today, they grow over 11 million plants a year. See firsthand how they grow, nurture, and deliver a wide range of plants to retailers nationwide.

Date: Wednesday 16 July 

Time: 12:30-16:30

Venue: Farplants Sales Ltd

Address: Yapton Ln, Walberton, Arundel BN18 0AS

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Northern Home Counties & London Regional Event

Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race

Date: Sunday 6 July 2025

Time: TBC

Venue: Grendon Lakes

Address:  Grendon Lakes, Main Rd, Northampton NN7 1JW

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East Anglia Regional Event

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Darby Nursery on Thursday, 31 July. This is a unique opportunity to visit their nursery, providing valuable insights into large-scale plant production. Plus, it’s a great chance to connect with fellow HTA members, learn something new, and enjoy a guided nursery tour.

Date: Thursday 31 July

Time: TBC

Venue: Darby Nursery Stock

Address: Old Feltwell Rd, Methwold, Thetford IP26 4PW

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Essex Regional Event

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of W.D. Smith & Son and RHS Hyde Hall (Floral Fantasia) on Wednesday, 27 August. This is a unique opportunity to visit a family-owned bedding plant nursery. Then, we’ll head to the Floral Fantasia garden at RHS Hyde Hall, showcasing new plant introductions from UK growers. Following Peter Seabrook’s passing, Mike Smith (W.D. Smith & Son) has stepped in to chair the working group, ensuring its continued development. It’s a great chance to connect with fellow HTA members, gain insights to support your business and appreciate the fantastic work being done. 

Date: Wednesday 27 August

Time: TBC

Venue: Smith W D & Son and RHS Hyde Hall

Address: Grange Nurseries/Woodham Rd, Wickford SS11 7QU

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Midlands and Yorkshire Region
East Midlands Regional Event

Date: 1 July 2025

Time: TBC

Venue: Stratford Garden Centre

Address: Camden Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8LW

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West Midlands Regional Event

Date: 17 July 2025

Time: TBC

Venue: Perennial’s Laskett Garden

Address: Laskett Lane, Much Birch, Hereford HR2 8HZ

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Yorkshire Regional Event

Date: 15 July 2025

Time: TBC

Venue: Wykeham Mature Plants

Address: The Walled Garden, Wykeham Abbey, Wykeham, Scarborough, YO13 9QS

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South West, Devon and Cornwall Region 
Southwest Regional Event 

Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025 

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

Venue: RocketGro 

Address: Swang Farm, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2NJ 

Agenda: 

  • Tour of RocketGro
  • Business update from RocketGro and PlanetMark.
  • Presentation by James Strawbridge - A chef and writer, influencer and Instagram promoter- 'plot to plate' and 'sustainable growing' with 'Organic low Carbon Living'
  • Presentation by Ecotribo, a business which specialises in turning Ocean plastic and Plastic Waste into brilliant products like plant pots and even benches!

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Devon & Cornwall Regional Event 

Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025 

Time: 10:30 – 15:00 

Venue: Eden Project 

Address: Bodelva, Cornwall, PL24 2SG 

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Central South Regional Event 

Date: Thursday 24 July 2025 

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

Venue: Formbar Limited

Address: Courtyard, The Cart Shed, Manor farm, Didcot OX11 0ND

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Southwest Regional Event 

Date: Thursday 11 September 2025 

Time: TBC 

Venue: Monkton Elm Garden Centre 

Address: Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QN 

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Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and North England Region
Scotland Regional Event

We invite you to join us at the world leading James Hutton research institute and Intelligent Growth Solutions (Vertical Growing ) to learn how advancements in breeding techniques and new technologies will improve plant resilience and sustainability for the future. There will opportunities for HTA updates, discussions on trade , policy , legislation and of course time for networking with other HTA Members and key industry stakeholders. 

Date: Wednesday 25 June

Time: 12:00 - 16:30

Venue: The James Hutton Institute 

Address: Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5DA

Agenda:

  • Arrival and Registration – Teas, Coffee, and cold drinks available
  • Presentations from HTA and James Hutton Institute  
  • Lunch and Networking opportunities
  • Tours of Plant Breeding Trials and Vertical Growing research facility 
  • HTA updates

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Wales Regional Event

Join us for an afternoon of presentations, group discussions and networking opportunities at the award winning Fron Goch Garden Centre operating since 1981. 

Date: Wednesday 30 July

Time: 12:00 - 16:30

Venue: Fron Goch Garden Centre 

Address:  Pant Road , Caernarfon , LL54 5RL.

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North England Regional Event

Date: Tuesday 22 July

Time: 11:00 - 16:00

Venue: Westland / Sinclair Horticulture and Gordale Garden and Home Centre 

Address:  4LD South Rd, Ellesmere Port CH65 4LD

Agenda: 

  • Arrival and Registration – Teas, Coffee, and cold drinks available
  • Tour of Growing Media Production facilities.
  • Leave for Gordale Garden and Home Centre 
  • Presentations and Discussions 
  • Light Refreshments   

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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 

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