ENTERTAINMENT THROUGH THE GARDEN GAT E
92
THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE HORTICULTURAL TRADE ASSOCIATION
As we welcome a new year, our television horticulturist, Camilla Bassett-Smith, introduces us to an organisation at the heart of the plant world.
Considering that 98% of our oxygen comes from plants, the horticultural industry is basically vital to our life on earth. With billions of pounds spent on garden retail products every year (£9 billion in 2023), it is comforting to know that there is a powerhouse of plant-lovers at the core of this industry.
May I introduce you to the Horticultural Trade Association, or seeing as we’ve just celebrated the season of festive friendships and familiarity, you may call them the HTA!
Founded in 1899, it is the leading trade association representing and supporting businesses in the UK garden industry. With a membership comprising retailers, wholesalers, growers, manufacturers, and landscapers, the HTA actively advocates for the sector, fostering growth, sustainability, and innovation.
I was lucky enough to visit their Oxfordshire premises in Didcot last October, to find out more about their work which involves a vast membership across the country, including around 70 members in our Gloucestershire and Herefordshire region. From Webbs in Cheltenham to Newent Garden Centre and Herefordshire’s Allensmore Nurseries – our county is all signed up and partnering together for the sake of plants!
LIVE24-SEVEN.COM
LIVE24-SEVEN.COM
2024 marked the HTA’s 125th birthday and despite a challenging year, with increased costs and financial uncertainty, the horticultural industry remains strong, with HTA Chief Executive Fran Barnes commenting that “Despite the headwinds, I am always impressed that horticulture has optimism and the ability to weather many storms, literally and metaphorically. It’s an industry that unites creativity, sustainability, and a deep sense of responsibility toward building a greener, more inclusive future”.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100
