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There is just one week to go until #NationalChildrensGardeningWeek 🌿 Download your resources using the link below 👇 hta.org.uk/national-child… Don’t forget to add your activities on the #NCGW website 💻 childrensgardeningweek.co.uk/gardening-even… #HTA

Hear from Wayne Brough, Technical Horticulture Manager here at the HTA, about why you should exhibit at FutureGrow Expo 2026! 🌿 Find out more: hta.org.uk/futuregrow/exh… #FGE #EnvironmentalHorticulture #TechnicalHorticulture

The Market Update for May is now live! 📣 Check out the latest data and insights rom the industry 🌿 🔗 bit.ly/3Pu1tBv #IndustryInsights #HTA #Horticulture

Have you taken part in our Wages and Labour study yet? 💻 Members who take part gain access to industry benchmarks for wages, workforce costs, recruitment, and retention packages. Get set up on the platform and take part here: hta.org.uk/benchmarking #HTA #BusinessBenchmarking

🌱 Healthy plants mean a resilient horticulture sector. This #PlantHealthWeek, our Don’t Risk It campaign champions biosecurity and responsible sourcing to protect UK plants and livelihoods.

10 days left to enter! 📣 Exhibitors, don’t miss your chance to be recognised in the New Plant Awards at the National Plant Show. 🌸 Entries close: Tuesday 19 May ‼️ hta.org.uk/national-plant… #NewPlantAwards #NationalPlantShow

Just two weeks to go until #NationalChildrensGardeningWeek 🌿 Let families know what activities you are running during the week to encourage more visitors to your garden centre and share the love of gardening with children. childrensgardeningweek.co.uk/gardening-even… #HTA #NCGW

It’s been great to see members making ‘Your Garden Year’ content their own .🌿 We’re also loving shaping the content for our National Garden Gift Card channels! 🌸 How are you incorporating Your Garden Year? Find out more: hta.org.uk/your-garden-ye… #YGY #HTA

We missed him last year, but he’s back for 2026! 🌿 Following his highly praised appearance in 2023, Dr Leunig will unpack what the current economic climate means for UK environmental horticulture businesses. Find out more: hta.org.uk/conference #HortConf #HTA

A huge thank you to all our fantastic partners for your support of the upcoming HTA National Plant Show🌸 Visitor registration is open, and attendance is free. Don’t miss out! 🎟️ 🔗Register here: hta.org.uk/national-plant… #HTA #NPS #NationalPlantShow

It’s time to enter the New Plant Awards! 🌸 Reminder, the deadline to enter is Friday, 15 May! ⏳ hta.org.uk/national-plant… #NewPlantAwards #NationalPlantShow #HTA

Great to see some of the findings from our Value of Gardens report mentioned alongside the legendary Sir David Attenborough and his new series, Secret Garden. 🏡🌻🐌🐜 Read the FT article: ow.ly/eRnj50YV1cq and more on the HTA’s Value of Gardens: ow.ly/iGsj50YV1aJ

Our Retail Suppliers Committee brings together UK nurseries supplying plants to retail – sharing knowledge, tackling challenges and uncovering new opportunities. Find out more about this committee here: hta.org.uk/committees/gro… #HTA #Committee #RetailSuppliers

It certainly is that time of year again! 🌿 Hear from our immediate Past President, @AlanEDown, about why you should enter this year’s Grower of the Year Awards.🏆 Enter here 👉 hta.org.uk/goty #GOTY #UKHorticulture #GrowerOfTheYearAwards

It’s fantastic to see so many of our new gifting stands on display in member businesses!🎁 They’re really flying out of the member store. You can stock up on all things gifting, including gift cards and spring point-of-sale below 👇 hta.org.uk/member-store #HTA #NGGC

We are excited to announce that comedian and broadcaster Ed Byrne will be our evening host at Horticulture, The Conference 2026🌿 Find out more and secure your place here 👉 hta.org.uk/conference #HTA #HortConf

Discover the latest plant trends, meet expert growers, and browse unique varieties, all under one roof at our leading industry event, National Plant Show!🌻 Best of all, it is free to attend! Book your place now: hta.org.uk/national-plant… #NPS #UKHorticulture #NationalPlantShow

Grow your reach, showcase your innovation, and connect with the people shaping the future of horticulture. 🌿 Exhibit at Futuregrow Expo: hta.org.uk/futuregrow/exh… #FGE #UKHorticulture

Speaker Spotlight! 📣 Introducing Pippa Goodman. Pippa will delve into practical foresights for environmental horticulture businesses, covering sociological, technological, legal and environmental analysis.  🌿 hta.org.uk/conference #HTA #HortConf #EnviromentalHorticulture

Did you see our summer launch? ☀️ The next chapter of Your Garden Year is here, with our brand‑new summer toolkit. 🌿 Get involved here: hta.org.uk/your-garden-ye… #YourGardenYear