People
Michael Perry becomes the HTA’s new ambassador
As the new HTA’s Ambassador, Michael Perry will be taking a closer look at what the association does for its members in the horticultural sector.
Business
UK and EU horticulture and floriculture outline support for SPS negotiation
Horticultural Trades Association and Union Fleurs to attend joint meetings of Domestic Advisory Groups (DAG) and Civil Society Forums (CSF) to ensure the needs of the horticulture and floriculture sectors are addressed in SPS negotiations.
Careers
HTA invites applications for Non-Executive Board roles
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is inviting applications for Non-Executive Directors to join the Board and help shape the future of the UK’s £38 billion environmental horticulture sector.
HTA
Close cooperation EU-UK horticulture associations
In the week of the EU-UK Leaders’ Summit, international, European and UK trade associations convened at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, demonstrating their close collaboration.
Business
Warm weather prompts robust sales growth for garden centres
The exceptionally warm weather has led to a significant increase in garden centre activity, resulting in a 22% surge in sales, in April.
HTA
Seminars announced for HTA National Plant Show 2025
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced the seminar line-up for the HTA National Plant Show 2025.
Business
Border trade disruptions and costs continue to plague the horticulture industry
A year into the new border controls, the Horticultural Trades Association repeats their calls for urgent action to resolve the trade disruptions that continue to cause costly chaos in the supply chain.
People
James Barnes to step down as HTA Chairman
Marking the end of his tenure, James Barnes will step down from his position as Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association in September.
HTA
Plants in Parliament
Organised by the Horticultural Trades Association, the “Plants in Parliament” event was attended by around 100 MPs, Peers and their teams, highlighting key industry issues.
HTA
HTA highlights the GB-NI trade challenges to Parliamentary Committee
The Horticultural Trades Association delivered evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee as part of its inquiry into the operation of the Windsor Framework.
People
Lee Connelly named Ambassador National Children’s Gardening Week 2025
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced that Lee Connelly has been named the official ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025 which runs from 24 May – 1 June 2025.
Regulation
The Green Spaces Bill heard in Parliament
The second reading of MP Caroline Voaden’s Private Members’ Bill took place on the 7th of March, seeking to establish a Government Office for Urban Green Spaces.
Regulation
New Bill to champion green spaces and environmental horticulture
MP Caroline Voaden’s Private Members’ Bill, seeks to establish a Government Office for Urban Green Spaces.
Regulation
HTA Response to Environment Secretary’s Plan for Change Announcement
Designed to ease tension with farmers, the Environment Secretary, Rt Hon Steve Reed MP announced a series of policy announcements at the National Farmers’ Union conference.
Business
January garden centre sales down 2%
The latest Market Update by the Horticultural Trades Association shows that overall UK garden centres sales in January declined by 2% compared to January 2024.
HTA
Environmental Horticulture and Industry Insights 2025
The Horticultural Trades Association launches updated online and hardcopy ‘Environmental Horticulture and Industry Insights 2025’ at the Garden Press Event.
Business
HTA launches Plant Retail Success Initiative
To boost garden sales and strengthen the supply chain, the Horticultural Trades Association have launched the Plant Retail Success Initiative to assist garden centre sales.
Health
Gardening is nature’s gym
The Horticultural Trades Association says gardening could be one of nature’s best workouts to improve physical health
Business
Seismic impact of the Autumn Budget on horticulture
New survey data from the Horticultural Trades Association highlights the severity of the risks posed to the horticulture sector by the Autumn Budget.
Charity
HTA presents Greenfingers with cheque for £14,537.79
The Horticultural Trades Association presented the charity, Greenfingers with a £14,537.79 cheque, raised through the National Garden Gift Card scheme and fundraising activities.
