Hundreds of horticulture journalist , writers , bloggers , and influencers have cumulate in London to feel the breadth of the UK ’s garden sector . Dozens of horticulture businesses will demo at the Garden Press Event , which will also see the winner of the New Product Awards announced .
Now in its 18th year , the Garden Press Event – jointly organised by the Horticultural Trades Association ( HTA ) and the Garden Industry Manufacturer ’s Association ( GIMA ) – reach horticulture businesses and entrepreneurs the prospect to internet in person with members of the garden press , as well as with other businesses in the sector .
Over 400 members of the garden insistence are expected to attend the event at London ’s Business Design Centre , with a total of 89 horticulture businesses represented , including 13 first - time exhibitors .
A series of talks will be held throughout the day , covering topics such as manipulation of CBD , drouth - proofing your garden , and using Instagram Reels to target gardeners . Speakers let in interpreter from the HTA , Dobbies , Blue Diamond , GARDENA , and the National Trust .
Fran Barnes , chief executive officer of the HTA , said : " We ’re excited to be back host the Garden Press Event , which is a fantastic chance for businesses in our sector to showcase new product offerings and design , and has been a launchpad for many mathematical product and companies over the years . It also brings garden sensitive and businesses together , providing a platform for fruitful conversations that often conduct to collaborations and priceless knowledge transfer . "
The result will culminate in the announcement of the winners of two awards : Best Stand Display and Best New Product , vote on throughout the twenty-four hours by the confabulate press . Exhibitors can enter the New Product Award category for a minimal donation of £ 50 to the result ’s charity collaborator Greenfingers , which creates therapeutic garden spaces for children in hospice and their families around the UK .
Vicky Nuttall , Director of GIMA , said : " We are so proud of to be able to host such a unique event , bringing the industry and the media together and creating a catalyst for collaboration . The positive response from the media show the excitement , ebullience , and timbre that subsist throughout our sphere . Today ’s New Product Awards are a highlight , and we look forward to celebrating with the winners . "
The UK ’s environmental gardening sphere engage 420,000 mass and supports contributions of £ 28.8 billion in GDP to the national economy . As well as offer direct strong-arm and mental health benefits , the sphere ’s piece of work underpins half of the aims in the UK ’s 25 - class Environment Plan .
For more information : Horticultural merchandise Associationwww.the-hta.org.uk
