Winter
The HTA Winter Regional Events run for a period between January-March
Midlands and Yorkshire Region
Midlands Regional Meeting
We invite you to join us at Hozelock Ltd on Tuesday 14 January.
This is a great opportunity for you to meet other HTA members in your area. There will be a tour of the factory and distribution centre to view their impressive setup and to see how the UK’s leading irrigation products are made, preview their latest product innovation and hear about their focus on sustainable practices.
You will also hear from Fran Barnes, HTA’s CEO, Liz Williams, HTA’s Sustainability Executive and PlanetMark will be there to help you develop your own sustainability roadmap. Lunch will be provided
Date: Tuesday 14 January 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Venue: Hozelock Ltd
Address: Midpoint Park, Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AB
Yorkshire Regional Meeting
We invite you to join us at RHS Harlow Carr Garden on Monday 3 February.
This is a great opportunity for you to meet other HTA members in your area. There will be a tour of the gardens, nursery and garden centre, view their beautiful early spring bulb displays and winter garden and hear about their focus on biosecure practices and how Harlow Carr was the first UK garden to achieve PlantHealthy Certification.
You will also hear from Fran Barnes, HTA’s CEO, Pippa Greenwood, HTA’s Horticulture Manager and Apha will be there to explain how they help to reduce the pest risk to the UK and your business. Lunch will be provided.
Date: Monday 3 February 2025
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Venue: RHS Harlow Carr Garden
Address: Jubilee Room, Cragg Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1QB
Midlands Regional Meeting
We invite you to join us at the multi-RHS Chelsea Gold Medal winner Taylor’s Bulbs on Wednesday 15 January.
This is a great opportunity for you to meet other HTA members in your area. There will be a tour of the nursery and packhouse to view the impressive setup of the UK’s leading bulb supplier.
You will also hear from Fran Barnes, HTA’s CEO, Sally Cullimore, HTA’s Technical Policy Manager and FloraLinc will be there to provide hints and tips on importing plants successfully. Lunch will be provided.
Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025
Time: 11:30 - 15:30
Venue: O.A. Taylor and Sons Bulbs Ltd
Address: Washway House Farm, Washway Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PP
Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and North England Region
Scotland Regional Meeting
A wonderful opportunity to meet with HTA CEO Fran Barnes and the Botanic Garden team in the stunning setting of the World Famous Royal Botanic Garden. As well as updates from the HTA and RBG there will be a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of some of the exciting developments at the Garden.
Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Holyrood Parliament
Address: Edinburgh EH3 5NZ
Wales Regional Meeting
A wonderful opportunity for members to meet with HTA CEO Fran Barnes and the Botanic Garden Team in the amazing setting of the National Botanic Garden . Hear how the HTA will be further supporting its members in Wales and enjoy a guided tour of the Great Glasshouse
Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: Botanic Garden of Wales
Address: Middleton Hall, Llanarthney SA32 8HN
Northern Ireland Regional Meeting
An opportunity for members to meet with the future of Horticulture in Northern Ireland as Greenmount holds their careers day . Also, a wonderful opportunity to meet with HTA President Will Armitage and hear how the HTA will be further supporting its members in Northern Ireland in the future
Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount Campus
Address: 45 Tirgracy Rd, Antrim BT41 4PS
South East, Essex, East Anglia and Greater London Region
South East Regional Meeting
Join us at RHS Wisley to explore the latest trends and sustainable practices in Environmental Horticulture! The event will offer expert-led talks and discussions on wildlife, biodiversity, and net zero, designed to inform and inspire practical changes for your business. You’ll also enjoy a networking lunch and an exclusive guided tour of the gardens—an excellent opportunity to gain insights and connect with peers.
Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Venue: RHS Garden Wisley
Address: Wisley Ln, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB
East Anglia Regional Meeting
Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: Aylsham Garden Centre
Address: Norwich Rd, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6UD
South West, Devon and Cornwall Region
Central South Regional Meeting
This is a great opportunity for you to meet other HTA members in your area and your HTA Council Representative, Merlin Brooke-Little. Hear from Nicholsons on how they incorporate sustainability into their business practices, they are not only contributing to the well-being of the environment but also meeting the growing demand from their customers whose environmental values align with theirs. During the day a tour of the site will be included and presentations from internal and external speakers to understand how sustainability can be carried through a business, from the basics, recycling and solar, electric vehicle, but also looking at staffing, processes, KPI’s, values –how to approach it all!
Date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:00
Venue: Nicholson Nurseries
Address: The Park, North Aston, Bicester OX25 6HL
Agenda:
- Arrival and drinks 10.30
- Introduction and overview
- Nursery Tour
- Lunch
- Pippa Greenwood-An update on pest and diseases & biosecurity
- Nicholsons - How we are trying to make a difference
- Planetmark - Helping your business on its sustainability journey
More information coming soon
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