HTA urges ‘thoughtful’ approach to reopening
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has issued this industry response to the reopening of garden centres in England from Wednesday 13 May: HTA Chairman, James Barnes, said: “Following on from Friday’s announcement that garden centres in Wales can reopen, we...
HTA launches Safe Trading Guidance for Garden Centres
To support the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) campaign to reopen garden centres, a guidance document has been produced to ensure all garden centres open in a safe manner for staff and customers alike – should the Government formally announce a relaxation. The...
HTA launches ‘Plants Near Me’
Following on from the HTA campaign last week to highlight the financial plight of ornamental horticulture growers during the coronavirus shutdown, the HTA has been inundated with messages from the public wanting to support the industry. To help connect growers with...
Concerns over horticultural industry during pandemic
A major part of the UK’s gardening industry worth £1.4 billion, which includes hundreds of family businesses up and down the country, could be destroyed following the UK coronavirus shutdown, claims the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). Peak season has only a...
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