Hort-Talk

Gerald Ingram, Ruth Goudy and Carolyn Spray discuss the benefits of being part of the HTA Business Improvement Scheme.

In this episode, Holly Youde, Ed Holmes and Jonathan Whittemore discuss the benefits of being part of a group or committee, along with their wishes for what the future of the committees could look like.

In this episode, we talk to Victoria Wright, Geoff Caesar, Mike Burks and Steve Carter about what the transition to peat-free growing media looks like in a retail environment.

Alan Sargant, Stan Green, Tim Smith and Ruth Goudy discuss the journeys their businesses have been on, what they would like to see for the future of UK environmental horticulture and what being an HTA member means to them.

Hort-Talk Episode 16! In this insightful episode, we're diving into the intricacies of the Northern Ireland Plant Health Label Scheme (NIPHL), which just debuted on October 1st, 2023. Join our host and horticultural experts for a deep dive into how NIPHL is transforming the landscape of trade with Northern Ireland.

Our panel of experts includes:

Sally Cullimore from HTA, Malcolm Catlin from Greeenplus, Stuart Tickner from Provender Nurseries, and Gavin Roberts from Trade Flow Customs.

Together, they unpack the implications of NIPHL on businesses, big and small, and explore how it directly affects the end consumer. If you're curious about the evolving world of horticultural regulations and border control, this episode is a must-listen.

Join us in this exciting episode as we welcome special guests Jonathan Miller from Hortihouse, Alex and Mike Opperman from Opperman Plants, and Tijana Blanusa from RHS and Reading University. Together, we dive deep into the thriving world of house plants and explore their pivotal role in the horticulture industry and the hearts of consumers.

Discover the secrets behind the house plant craze and learn why these leafy companions have become more than just decorations – they're a green revolution! Tune in for an insightful conversation that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of house plants in shaping our industry and enriching our lives.

In our first ever LIVE recording of Hort Talk at National Plant Show 2023 we have a panel of guests to discuss the importance of apprenticeship within Horticulture.

We were joined by: Senior Technical Training consultant Adam Blunt, Head of Horticulture at Pershore College Josh Egan-Wyer, Assessor in Horticulture at Lackham college Victoria Fiander, and WCG’s Sarah Ashmore. 

Hort-Talk Episode 13- The Complexities of peat!

We are joined by four special guests: Mike Burks- Managing Director of The Gardens Group, Natalie Porter- Sales Director at Happy Plants Ltd, Ben Malin- Managing Director of E J Godwins and David Lydiat- Public Affairs & Policy Manager at The HTA. 

In this episode we discuss the complicated history of peat, the reasons for the proposed bans of peat in amateur and professional environmental horticulture, and why as an industry, we need time and support to make this a sustainable and positive change throughout the whole supply chain.

with Pippa Greenwood- Horticultural Trades Association, Melanie Asker -Greenwood Plants and Emma Birkbeck- Fargro.

Hort-Talk Episode 11- ‘Apprenticeships’

with Ros Burnley- Horticultural Apprenticeship Consultant, Geoff Caesar- Business Development director at Allensmore Nurseries Ltd and Millie & Mel- Crop Technician Apprentices at Allensmore Nurseries.

In this episode our guests discuss Horticultural Apprenticeships, their benefit, some of the hurdles our industry faces, and the impact apprenticeships can have.