Acclaimed as the 20th century’s greatest botanical painter, Rory McEwen’s upbringing in the verdant Scottish borders greatly influenced his creative sensibilities. While he is best known for his exquisite botanical watercolours, he was also a skilled musician and pivotal figure in the 1960s folk music revival movement.
Organised by Fiere di Parma, the Greenitaly is a trade event with a focus on nursery gardening, urban landscaping, large parks, and sustainable innovation. Coinciding with Mercanteinfiera, the event is designed to be a platform where business, design and sustainability can meet – aimed at nurseries, garden centres, wholesalers, retailers, architects, landscapers, gardeners, public administrations and professionals involved in green design, development and maintenance, along with companies seeking to invest in the horticulture sector in Italy.
The annual conference organised by the Garden Centre Association aims to provide garden centres with the latest insights to ensure they remain progressive and the best in the UK, as well as will provide the opportunity to socialise with industry friends, colleagues and associates. The 2026 conference will explores the theme of ‘Growing a Better Future’ with a focus on profitability, sustainability and innovation in the industry.
