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GOOD FOR YOU!
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Pesticides and On trend colours APL Awards
Brexit for 2019 Shortlist announced
January 2019 Issue
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Welcome to
January 2019 issue
Comment Featured
W
elcome to the January issue of HTA News. I would like
to have been commenting on the impact of the Brexit
decision but, at time of going to press we await the
8 Pesticides and Brexit
timetable from government for the new parliamentary vote
and news of potential renegotiations. Wouldn’t we all like 13 On trend colours for 2019
to see how each sales season in front of us may pan out? But the impact of
the vote on the movement of goods is what we all need to know with utmost
urgency. The HTA will continue to issue bulletins and further information & 14 Gardening is good for you!
advice can be found on the HTA website at hta.org.uk/government/brexit-
implications-for-the-hta.html APL Awards Shortlist
Plant health continues to be an extremely important topic on the HTA
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agenda, and Brexit may yet see an immediate impact on import standards.
At the end of January we will be hosting “Healthy Plants, Healthy Business”
at Horticulture House. (see page 25). This one-day event is aimed at all those Meet the team
involved in the production, trading and retailing of plants in the UK. We are
delighted that Lord Gardiner of Kimble, Parliamentary Under Secretary of HTA Editorial Team: Gill Ormrod,
State for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity and Nicola Spence, Defra’s Chief Plant Angela Bean, Amanda Wallace,
Amy Winder & Jazmin Lyel
Health Officer will be joining us for the event outlining the latest information
on plant health and biosecurity. Design: Yellowball
The event will also see the launch of the HTA’s Plant Healthy – a new
self-assessment web resource for growers, retailers and landscapers. The Printed by: Buxton Press
website will be free for any grower, retailer or landscaper and is intended
Advertising : Tim Bell
to help businesses understand the principles of plant health and their
T: 07808 775 177 E: tim.bell@hta.org.uk
responsibilities for biosecurity management (see more on page 9) ahead
of the launch of a full Plant Health Assurance Scheme in Spring 2019.
By welcoming non-members to take part, we are seeking to confirm our
position as the lead organisation for government to work with on
Get in touch
such matters. HTA News, Horticultural
This month sees the start of our ‘Gardening is Good For You’ media Trades Association
promotion. We have been working with gardening journalist Adam Pasco Horticulture House, Chilton
who has written a series of monthly articles themed around the health and Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RN
wellbeing benefits of gardening. We will be issuing these to the media every T: 0333 003 3550
month but the copy and images are also available for you to use in your own E: htanews@hta.org.uk
communications and activities. Read more about how
If you would like to reproduce anything
to get involved on page 14. from HTA news please contact the HTA
A final reminder that 2019 has been declared News team for permission. While every
as the Year of Green Action. As part of the care is taken that all information inside the
25 year environment plan, government has magazine is correct, prices and details may
launched a year-long promotional campaign be subject to change. The HTA reserves
to engage people with environmental issues. the right to shorten or modify material
So why not look at ways in which your submitted for publication. The HTA takes
no responsibility for claims made in
business can join in? Wishing you all the best
advertisements or advertisement features
for a prosperous year ahead.
in the magazine.
Adam Taylor
HTA PRESIDENT
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NEWS
Stronger HTA Executive Team
to drive member value
F
ollowing a review carried out by the Board of the HTA, the through to the HTA Board to influence the association’s activities
association’s Executive Team will be strengthened in line with to meet members’ needs. His team includes Horticulture Manager,
anticipated member needs. Alistair Yeomans.
Adam Taylor, President, said: - The remits of Alex Vick, Senior Executive Director and Finance
“The Board has decided to implement a number of improvements, Director, and Anne Clark, Director of HR & Learning, are widened to
including enhanced communication with membership and the maximise member value across areas including improved learning
increased ability to influence government at a time of significant and development and gifting.
change. The Board is confident that this structure will drive HTA To further strengthen the Executive Team, the HTA will recruit
member value. I have no doubt that the HTA is in a position of great a Director of Policy and Communication to effectively lobby
strength and that the Executive Team, headed by Alex Vick, will drive government on members’ behalves and implement an improved
the association forwards.” communication strategy.
Martin Simmons, taking on the new role of Director of Membership, The Executive Team at the HTA comprises:
will promote member engagement and satisfaction. Martin’s
industry knowledge and his horticultural background will provide
• Alex Vick, Senior Executive Director & Finance Director
continuity and an experienced voice when working with the key • Martin Simmons, Director of Membership
sector Committees. Martin will be the main point of contact for all • Anne Clark, Director of HR & Learning
membership and will ensure the members’ voice is communicated • Director of Policy & Communication
HTA Pearson Medal pleasure to award Baroness Fookes with the Pearson Memorial
Medal for her outstanding contribution to horticulture. Through her
awarded to Baroness Fookes commitment to the APPGHG Baroness Fookes has tirelessly worked
on behalf of the sector to help raise its profile and promote its cause
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in Parliament for which her efforts should be applauded.”
his year we awarded The Pearson Memorial Medal to
Baroness Fookes has contributed to a multitude of organisations,
Baroness Fookes, the co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary
being involved with at least 16 or so organisations currently at a
Gardening and Horticulture Group (APPGHG) recognising her
national and local level. For example, she is the the vice-president
outstanding services to horticulture.
nationally of the RSPCA and SSAFA Forces Help but also President of
HTA President Adam Taylor made the award at the annual APPGHG
her local branch for both organisations.
reception event held at the Palace of Westminster on 29 October 2018.
Having started her illustrious career as a teacher Baroness Fookes
Commenting on the award Adam Taylor said, “It gives me great
continues to hold an interest in education. Indeed, one her most
recent written questions to the House of Lords were around the
focus on, or lack of, horticulture as a viable career and the quality of
horticulturally related content in the National Curriculum.
A keen gardener Baroness Fookes was raised to the peerage in
1997 and has been Deputy Speaker to the House of Lords since
2010, holding several positions on various committees and groups
politically, not least of which is the Joint Chair of the APPGHG, a
position she has held since 2010.
Every year we honour individuals who have made an outstanding
contribution to horticulture. The Pearson Memorial Medal was
instigated in 1930 in memory of the HTA’s first General Secretary,
Charles Pearson.
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reminded that we allow a 30 day period when vouchers can be
returned to the HTA for redemption. We are unable to redeem
any expired vouchers that are received at the HTA after this 30
day period.
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NEWS
Is one of your staff in crisis?
Do they know that they can turn
to the HTA Benevolent Fund?
Lord Gardiner
meets with young
A
s an HTA member, all your staff are eligible
for help. We care for the welfare of our
environment advocates as members and their employees through the
HTA Benevolent Fund - the charity for members of
part of the #iwill campaign. the HTA.
We help members including retailers, growers and
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ver 50 young people from around the UK have been landscapers who are facing hardship by providing
announced as environment ambassadors as part of the confidential grants and financial assistance. Past
government’s 2019 ‘Year of Green Action’. members of staff, who no longer work for you, are
The inspiring group, which includes two teenage sisters who also eligible for support if they were employed by
founded Kids Against Plastic to cut the single-use packaging, will you during a time that you were a member. As well
encourage more young people to get involved in green projects as helping the individual we can also help their
through their school, youth group or local community. direct family.
The #iwill4nature initiative, part of the #iwill campaign which aims To apply for help, applicants can
to embed social action into the lives of 10-18 year olds, was formally
launched at a celebratory event at Kew Gardens. It comes as the
write to the board of Trustees at:
government prepares for its 2019 Year of Green Action, a year-long HTA Benevolent Fund, Horticulture House,
drive to see more people from all backgrounds involved in projects Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0RN or email
to improve the natural world. htabenevolentfund@hta.org.uk.
For more information on our service please visit
Congratulating the new ambassadors, www.hta.org.uk/htabenevolentfund
Defra Minister Lord Gardiner said:
“Our children and young people have a huge role
to play in ensuring the next generation is motivated
and equipped to protect the precious natural world. Please make sure all your staff know about
It was inspiring to meet this group of young ambassadors who this trusted benefit and support network, so
are so passionate about environmental protection and I look we can help as many people as possible.
forward to seeing all they achieve over the coming year.” Share the poster enclosed on your staff notice board and the
leaflets in your staff room.
If you would like more leaflets or want to discuss further how we
can help, please get in touch.
Deans Garden Centre
celebrates 50th anniversary business has gone from strength to strength.
Dean’s has remained a family enterprise and when Ken and
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n 7 December 1968, Ken and Margaret Dean first opened the Margaret took well-earned retirement in 1993, the business was
doors to Dean’s Garden Centre in York, followed by a second taken over by their three children Richard, Helen and Sarah who
Garden Centre in Scarborough in 1986 still run the business today.
and over the last 50 years this family run Deans Garden Centre have celebrated their 50th anniversary
in many ways throughout the last few months. Special offers,
competitions and activities were available, which included a
children’s colouring competition, a golden anniversary quiz
and a golden treasure hunt.
A charity day took place on 6 December to raise money for
MacMillan Cancer Support. There was something for everyone
to enjoy including a raffle, tombola, second hand book stall and
a cake stall, which proved to be a great success raising £1253.75.
On 7 December they held a celebration Day at both York
& Scarborough where a golden envelope was given to each
customer as they entered the Garden Centre. The golden
envelope contained a 50-50 chance of winning a prize worth
from 50p to £50.
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NEWS
Final call for student horticulturists
to apply for a David Colegrave
Gardeners like wildlife… Foundation (DCF) scholarship
and wildlife lovers
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his year has seen launch of three new scholarships providing
like gardening even more fantastic opportunities to students who have a
passion for trees, sustainability or research.
NEW - The Majestic Trees Sponsored Travel Scholarship is offering
It will come as no surprise to hear that up to £3,000 to fund a placement abroad at a tree nursery. This also
gardeners and wildlife lovers go hand in hand. includes the opportunity for a work placement at Majestic Trees,
which could become a permanent position.
The latest HTA Market Information special
NEW - The John Gibson Environmental Scholarship will award
feature on wildlife looks at the crossover in £1,500 to a student with a keen interest in environmental solutions
demographics and interests between keen and sustainable applications as applied to commercial horticulture.
gardeners and those who love wildlife. It also John Gibson worked at Colegrave Seeds with the late David
Colegrave and was at the forefront of the development of the
looks at how the industry can tap into this and market for hybrid seeds and seedlings. This scholarship recognises
highlights some garden businesses who are John’s keen interest in environmental solutions that can advance
already working with their local commercial horticulture in a sustainable manner.
Wildlife Trust. NEW - The Horticultural Research Scholarship will award £2,500 to
support applied research within the horticulture industry. Students
who are keen to pursue a research career in the horticultural industry
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should apply. This includes undergraduates, postgraduates and
eople who regularly do gardening as a hobby or get those studying for doctoral degrees.
a good deal of pleasure from their gardens, are more South West Growers Show Sponsored Regional
likely to like learning about nature and wildlife than the scholarship awards £1,500 to support a student studying any aspect
general population. of commercial or production horticulture. Preference will be given to
• 24% of keen gardeners usually watch environmental/ those studying/working in the South West of England.
wildlife programmes on TV The British Protected Ornamentals Association – Peter Seabrook
• 47% of keen gardeners bought wild bird food in the Bursary offers £1,000 to support one or more students studying
last year (versus 24% of the general population) commercial horticulture. The scholarship is also available to schools
• Gardeners are twice as likely to be a member of a wildlife and horticultural colleges to finance trips for students over 16 years
or animal trust of age to leading commercial horticultural establishments.
• 46% of garden lovers agree they would never buy toiletries The Ball Colegrave Sponsored Travel Scholarship awards up
or cosmetics that were tested on animals to £1,500 to fund travel to Europe in order to develop knowledge
and experience in bedding plant production and marketing. An
• The hedgehog National Garden Gift Card design continues
employee in the early stages of their career at a commercial bedding
to sell more than all the other designs put together!
plant nursery, or a student studying horticulture with an interest in
People with an interest in wildlife are more likely than average commercial bedding plants should apply.
to get a good deal of pleasure from their gardens or regularly
The Student Scholarship awards £1,000 to each of up to 5
do gardening as a hobby. The average British adult spends
students to support their studies in horticulture. Preference is given
£87 per year on their garden, but the average
to candidates who have an interest in ornamental commercial
garden spend amongst Wildlife Trust
horticulture, especially with an emphasis on the bedding, container,
members is over twice as high.
pot plant and cut flower sectors.
Some HTA members are currently
Jeff Colegrave, DCF Chairman, says: “We are excited to introduce
working with their local Wildlife Trust
such fantastic new opportunities to students this season. Our
(17%) or are interested in doing
scholarships cover different areas of interest such as bedding plants,
so (55%), and their collaboration
trees, research and sustainability to enable DCF to have a positive
provides mutual benefit.
influence across the commercial horticultural industry. We hope that
many students with a passion for horticulture will apply.”
Download the full report from
Scholarship Season runs until 31 January 2019 and to enter
hta.org.uk
applicants simply need to complete an application form which they
can do online.
More information on DCF and its scholarships can be found at
www.davidcolegravefoundation.org.uk
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NEWS
Spring fair: 3. Patterns add interest
Dots and lines make a big splash for
Five key trends Christmas 2019. Herringbone is by far the
front runner but polka dots (of any size)
you need to know and other line patterns help add to the
vibe you want to create. This trend can
for Christmas 2019 be incorporated in a minor way (e.g. table
runners, greeting cards) or a major way
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(e.g. large table centrepiece, blankets).
hilst consumers are still
Either method will create maximum impact.
remembering Christmas 2018, for
our community 2019 is the focus. 4. Lights everywhere
The five trends listed below will help you Candles and Christmas tree lights are a
plan for this year’s festive period: big part of the festive season every year,
1. Inspired by nature but in 2019 light gets a makeover. Lighting
displays will be a huge draw for customers
Christmas 2019 incorporates nature into
and Christmas ornaments lit up from within
its design palette. There’s still a place
for tinsel and baubles, but intersperse
stand to become 2019 favourites.
The emergence of warm golden light that
The magic of
these with pine cones, twigs and bark-like
textures for a contemporary and welcoming
look. Natural ornaments to hang on the
we’ve seen in the recent past continues to
grow. Cold white light is very much on Christmas & Gift
I
the decline.
tree as well as wooden candle-holders and n retail, Christmas is the key
lanterns complete the look. 5. Treat all the senses commercial season of the year
2. Blue Christmas Christmas 2019 is a smorgasbord for every and successful sales during
one of the senses. Creating a visual buffet November and December will oil
Green, red and gold may be the traditional
is as much a part of the preparations as the the wheels and keep them turning
festive colours, and will always be
Christmas Day lunch. Play with textures to for the next 12 months. Harrogate
evident, but for 2019 blue has joined
draw interest and convey this special time Christmas & Gift is on 13 -16 January
the party. Think deep midnight blues,
of year. Sound, smell, touch and taste can at Harrogate Convention centre.
aquamarine hues and ceruleans as both
all be engaged by using the trends listed The show is a key trade show for
main and accent colours. The result brings
above to craft a holiday wonderland in your Christmas retailers and everyone
a touch of whimsy and glamour to the
store or stall. involved in any type of giftware
festive scenes you, and you customers,
from independent retailers and
can create. Register now and visit the Christmas Gifts,
department stores, garden centres to
Floral & Seasonal Decoration sector at
tourist attraction outlets and florists.
Spring Fair from 3-7 February 2019 to see
Attendance is free for all trade
all of these trends on the show floor.
visitors.
www.springfair.com
Visit www.harrogatefair.com/
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P OL I CY
Brexit and
pesticides
M • There will be a transitional period of two
ost of our pesticide legislation is status of a pesticide approval, we may see
EU derived so the UK government a different time scale on revocations or years for parallel trade permits which will
has laid out how they intend to approval. The UK will probably follow an come into force at the point of exit.
manage procedures, post March 2019. EU revocation quickly, but a new approval
would need to pass through the UK system
• The regulations on pesticide application
Before 29 March 2019 and may take longer.
remain unchanged as NPTC certificates
of competence are UK based. Sprayer
Plant Protection products (PPPs) are subject Currently the UK relies on the EAMU
testing, Grandfather Rights, the National
to EU regulations. The EU regime relies on programme of the AHDB and this will
Action Plan and aerial spraying regulations
centralised EU processes, EU institutions continue to be so in the ornamentals
also remain as present for the transition
and the sharing of responsibilities between industry. We may see UK measures brought
period. The categorisation & UK Code of
all EU countries. in, where EU implementation laws are not
Practice for spraying by Drone could be
It comprises three main pieces of agreed by the UK authorities, but for the
drawn up in the future.
legislation. next two years it is business as usual:
• All existing product approvals and • The HSE Codes of Practice (Green, Orange
1. Regulating the introduction of PPPs, and Blue Codes), FEPA and COSHH are
including active substances approval, authorisations will remain valid and the
all UK based and unaffected by the Brexit
product authorisations and risk HSE will remain the national regulator.
scenario. Safety Data sheets will still be
management. • There will be the drawing up of a new UK needed for products used.
2. Regulating Maximum Residue Levels register of active substances and MRLs.
Future applications will be determined
• Retailer training and advice arrangements
(MRLs) on edible foods. will remain in place under adoption of the
3. The sustainable use of pesticides. under a streamlined national regime.
EU Sustainable Uses Directive.
• The format of applications and basic data
After March 2019 requirements will remain the same. Glossary of Initialisations
It is expected that there will be an • CRD will take account of relevant AHDB – Agriculture & Horticulture
implementation period until the end of 2020 evaluations by other regulators which Development Board
and the current EU system will remain in would include other EU member States. COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous
place during that period. to Health
In the event of a “no deal” then the EU
• DEFRA and HSE will work closely together
in a common UK framework. CRD – Chemicals Regulation Division
(Withdrawal) Act 2018 legislation would DEFRA – Department for Environment,
secure our pesticide regulations as they • CRD will progress existing applications to Food & Rural Affairs
stand now. The government will establish completion where possible.
EAMU – Extension of Authorisation for
a UK national regime with as smooth • For extensions to active substance Minor Use
transition as possible. The devolved approvals due to expire shortly after the EFSA – European Food Safety Authority
governments are expected to follow the UK leaves the EU, are expected to have a EU – European Union
same framework as England. three-year lead-in time. FEPA – Food and Environment Protection
Regardless the deal, the UK will have its • CRD will establish a national renewals Act
own standalone PPP regime which will have programme for pesticides after EU exit. PPP – Plant Protection Product
the same technical requirements as the EU HSE – Health & Safety Executive
• There will be a transitional period for
regime. NPTC – National Proficiency Tests Council
seeds treated with PPPs, to allow them to
In both professional and retail markets (Now City & Guilds Land Based Services)
be marketed in the UK post-EU exit for a
we will see little immediate change in the MRL – Maximum Residue Level
period of three years.
pesticide regime. When the EU change the
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Plant Healthy
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s part of the Plant Healthy campaign, we are developing a
website to enable horticultural businesses such as growers,
retailers and landscapers to assess how their current
Self-assessment web resource for growers, retailers operations compare to the plant health management standard.
and landscapers – to launch in early 2019. The website is due to be launched later this month, Healthy Plants,
Healthy Business one-day conference which is being held at
Horticulture House on Tuesday 29 January.
The website will be simple to use and will enable users to
complete a set of approximately 20 questions that cover plant health
management and biosecurity control practices and how they relate to
their business. Topics covered include:
General plant health management – covers areas such as a
businesses plant health policy and risk analysis procedures for the
range of plants that a horticultural enterprise handles.
Plant health controls – reviews a business’s checking and
monitoring systems for plant material that they grow and trade.
Training – looks to ensure that a business has trained personnel
in place to identify plant health related issues and that they are
addressed in a timely manner.
Hygiene and housekeeping - assesses the business’s production
and / or operating practices for the growing, pruning and general
handling of plants as part of their business activities.
For each question guidance will be provided to help users understand
how they can meet the requirements of the plant health management
standard. In spring 2019 a full plant health assurance scheme will be
launched and this self-assessment tool is intended to help people
prepare for an independent audit should they wish to join the full
assurance scheme.
The website will be free to use and is intended to help businesses
understand the principles of plant health and biosecurity
management. Importantly it highlights the crucial role that every
horticultural business plays in ensuring our industry grows and sells
healthy plants that will thrive in UK gardens and help protect the UK’s
natural environment. For further information about Healthy Plants,
Healthy Business see page 25.
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OVER THE GARDE N F E NC E
Smart invests in new product
NEWS in brief development and supply chain
Smart are delighted to announce
further investment in their New Product
Development and Supply Chain teams,
with the appointment of Michelle Lee as
Category Management Co-Ordinator
and Darren Bailey as Supply Analyst & Planner.
The new recruits will provide much
needed support as the company ramps up its
programme of range and category extensions.
Greenfingers Charity announce
Big Gardening Raffle with
National Garden Gift Vouchers
David Domoney gives veterans
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations,
Greenfingers Charity is delighted to
allotment the seal of approval
announce an exciting, fundraising raffle, David Domoney from the hit ITV show
and is looking for FUNdraising heroes in “Love Your Garden” visited the charity
the industry to help. The raffle will give Shoulder to Soldiers community allotment
ticket buyers the chance to win either last week. The allotment provided
£1,000, £500 or £250 in National Garden by Bents Garden & Home Centre has
Gift Voucher gift cards. The grand draw of been transformed by the hard work
the Big Greenfingers Gardening Raffle will and dedication of around 40 veterans.
take place in May when the winners will Cultivation Street presented the charity
be notified and encouraged to spend their with a cheque for £1000 and 100 geraniums
prize in participating garden centres in time as Regional Winners of the Community
for the summer. Garden 2018 category.
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sure they have a and to creative a positive
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OVER THE GARDE N F E NC E
IN THE PRESS
Our media team regularly receive enquiries from newspapers, magazines, TV shows, radio
and the like about all aspects of horticulture and gardening. Here is a snap shot of our
latest cuttings to give you a flavour of the topics that are currently in the news.
The keyword Xylella Fastidiosa gained The APL has been gained The HTA has gained nearly 11.5 million circulation
a circulation of 11.4 million throughout coverage through local throughout October and November due to the The
November. It was picked up by various news, regional news and Economic Impact of Ornamental Horticulture in the
news outlets including The Daily industry news outlets such as UK report. The circulation has come from regional,
Telegraph, gov.uk Landscapeandamenity.com national and local outlets, including BT.com and the
and uk.yahoo.com. and gazetteandherald.co.uk. daily mail. Find the full write up on page 20 and 21.
DID YOU UK households spent £1.1billion on garden plants & trees in 2017.
KNOW? Find out more about the size of the horticultural industry on page 20.
PEOPLE & prizes
Tong Garden Centre was voted Elite Business
of the year at the Yorkshire Business Awards
HTA members success
in the FreeFrom
Eating Out Awards
Pets at Glee welcomes new team member The FreeFrom Eating Out awards
recognise the best ‘free from’ eateries
Joining the team will be Siobhan Smith. Her role will focus on in the UK. Totties Garden Centre were
bringing more leading UK and international pet brands to the runners up in the ‘Overall winner’ category
September exhibition. and a Gold award was won by Perrywood
Tiptree in the ‘Newbies’ category.
5th generation joins the Hillier board
Chairman of Hillier, Robert Hillier, said: “We are delighted to welcome George and Martin to the board.
We are extremely proud to be a family business that looks to the future, so it is wonderful to have the fifth
generation of the Hillier family involved at board level”
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Reflections of a six packer
at the IPPS European Conference
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homas Everard, 19, an apprentice at The Bransford For Thomas, his preferred visits were those he could
Webbs Plant Company, who has ownership of his relate back to Bransford Webbs. At Florensis, who
own area of the nursery, recently attended the supply plugs to Bransford Webbs, he was able to see
IPPS European Regional Annual Conference in The state of the art robotic machinery, as well as on a
Zundert Region of the Netherlands. visit to Special Plant Zundert, he commented on
Thomas was one of 6 successful applicants of the the ebb and flow beds which could be used back
6 pack awards, which is available every year to young at work.
horticulturists or those new to the industry, working in From speaking to a wide range of professionals,
or studying commercial horticulture, offering them the Thomas was able to gain ideas on many areas from
chance to attend the conference. nursery working practices to irrigations systems, and
The three-day long conference offered a range of lectures new products both for the nursery such as the shading
and visits, as well as the opportunity to meet other growers from company (Redusol) and developments in plant breeding, such as
across Europe. Arie Blom and Echinacea. The opportunity to build a network of
Various talks were given by prominent members of the contacts across the industry is invaluable.
horticultural industry, and Thomas highlighted both the talk on “The other delegates were all very friendly and welcoming, and
‘New Perennials in the Market’ by Arno Rijnbeek, as they supply I would recommend it to anyone who is offered the chance to
Bransford Webbs and he could see new possible marketing ideas, attend”, commented Thomas. “I would like to thank everyone at
as well as a talk on the Breadfruit project which is enabling poorer the IPPS as I couldn’t have had a better experience, but also thank
people in certain areas of the world to be taught how to grow these you to Bransford Webbs for encouraging me and supporting me in
plants, and therefore providing their own family with food. this opportunity”.
Finalists announced for AIPH IGOTY Johnsons trials taupe plant pots
2019 AWARDS aimed at reducing landfill
T J
ohnsons of Whixley, is trialling taupe plant pots this year to
he International Association of Horticultural
fight the industry battle against plastic waste.
Producers (AIPH) International Grower of the
Johnsons’ new taupe-coloured plant pots, in collaboration
Year (IGOTY) Awards 2019 take place this month
with pot manufacturer Aeroplas UK, are made from 98 per cent of
on 22 January at the IPM Fairground, Essen, Germany.
recycled plastic and are detectable by domestic waste separation
The awards recognise best practice in horticultural
systems which means they can be put back into the recycling
production by the top ornamental production
stream.
nurseries from around the globe. At the gala
They are distinct from standard pots, which feature a carbon
ceremony, winners of four separate categories will
pigment that compromises recognition, and results in millions of
be announced; finished plants and trees, cut flowers,
pots ending up in landfill every year.
young plants and sustainability. From amongst the
Johnsons’ new product is set to be tested throughout 2019 to
winners of all categories, an overall champion will be
identify any impact on growing performance. If no issues are found,
crowned the ‘Gold Rose Winner’, to receive the most coveted and
the new pots will be available to the company’s garden centre
prestigious award of the night.
customers across 2020.
Mark Reynard, Johnsons of
The finalists are:
Whixley’s Garden Centre sales
1. Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Spółka, z ograniczoną
manager, said: “As an industry
odpowiedzialnością Spółka komandytowa, Poland
we need to work together
2. Fujian Hongzhan Landscape Engineering Co., Limited, China
on ways to reduce landfill
3. Gartneriet Tvillingegaarden, Denmark
to keep our environment
4. Gediflora, Belgium
thriving.
5. Inner Mongolia M•Grass Ecological Environment (Group) Co.,
Ltd, China
6. Jiangsu Zhonghe Flowers Co. Limited, China
7. OK Plant, the Netherlands “This innovative way is a small part
8. Oserian Development Company Limited, Kenya of a much wider issue so we are really
9. Sichuan Colorful Forestry Development Co.Limited, China. keen to find out how the tests go and
hopefully this can be the beginning of various ways
To book tickets for the IGOTY 2019 Awards visit
we, as a business and industry, continue to keep
www.aiph.org/groweroftheyear
taking care of our surroundings.”
12 January 2019 | www.hta.org.uk |G ROWER NEWS
ON TREND Earley Ornamentals have released their colour and
plant trends forecast for 2019. The plant experts
Colours
at Earley Ornamentals have identified four key
trends. Shown here are the core colours,
the inspiration driving the trend, and a
for 2019 selection of suitable plants.
Take a Country Walk Find a Relaxing Space
Nature – bringing colour, texture and pattern Lifestyle – a gentle out of this world haven
to planting
Creating a safe, relaxed, almost out of this world,
Rich, dark colour, delicate texture and natural
planting space is the focus for this trend.
pattern. The abundant wealth of colours and
structures found on a country walk, provides the Soft pastel shades using plants like Primrose
inspiration for the Nature trend. Provence F1 Mix, the lavender colours
of Scabiosa japonica Ritz Rose or the
Sit the bold damson tones of Viola Vibrante F1 Ruby & Gold or delicate pattern of Myosotis Savoie combine
a fiery autumnal red, like Celosia Dragon’s Breath, alongside with stronger more jewel-coloured options
muted greeny browns of coloured foliage such as Ajuga like Phlox Popstars F1 Mix or Pansy Premier
Mahogany. F1 Blue with Blotch.
Gold-coloured yellows such as award-winning Pansy Gently contrast these with neutral tones
Freefall®F1 XL Bright Yellow add a hint of of Senator IQ F1 White to satisfy the forthcoming
contrasting colour against spikier, more dramatic begonia resurgence or introduce more structured
plants like Dianella caerulea Cassa Blue or those options in the form of Digitalis parviflora Milk Chocolate.
that introduce texture such as Salvia Victoria In terms of foliage the feathery blue texture of Festuca glauca
Blue. This theme also welcomes plants that Elijah Blue adds further interesting contrast as does the
bring pattern to displays such as Alstroemeria dominant sage-grey colour of Brachyglottis Walberton’s Silver
Inca Sundance. Dormouse.
Lift your Spirits Add a Twist to Home Comforts
Contemporary – for bold, Traditional – familiar formality with an
statement garden design optimistic twist
Attention seeking garden design
Classic blends with contemporary here.
that’s not for the faint hearted. This
Traditional colours combine with more
theme makes a statement.
modern blush neutrals to give that fresh
Bright rich reds of a mass planting edge of optimism.
option like new SunPatiens® Vigorous Red, the fun,
flashy Labella® Grande Red stand off against the coppery- Forming the foundation of this colour theme
brown colour of Rodgersia Bronze Peacock or sculptural are gallant blues and strong pinks. Plants
shapes of stunning perennial, Sempervivum Ruby Hearts. like Corydalis Blue Heron sit aside the
Alternatively, the tropical burnt orange hues of bold berry colours of Dahlia Labella®
trailing Begonia Illumination F1 Golden Picotee work Medio Fun Scarlet Bicolour.
confidently with berry shades like Alyssum Easter Bonnet Peachy neutrals such as Erysimum
Violet. This bold colour effect could also be achieved using a Artist Gogh’s Gold lift this trend’s
mix option like Gazania Kiss F1 Mix. These plants lift the spirits style and pop against the stronger
considerably. colours, pulling this colour theme
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APL Annual Review 2018 Phil Tremayne then lead the
T
proceedings for new members
he APL Annual Review Meeting took place on Tuesday 20 November at FutureScapes, joining the APL Committee. With
Sandown Racecourse, Escher. Chairing the meeting was Rod Winrow, who was officially several new members joining the
sworn in as APL Chairman, and who thanked the committee for all their hard work committee, and more joining as a
over the year. Rod commented on how it has been a fantastic year for the APL, which has non-executive role, the committee
improved in many ways. Membership continues to grow, whilst the committee have also made members are now:
a conscious decision to focus on the quality of members rather than quantity.
The APL will be reviewing the inspection process next year. The new John Lewis partnership Committee:
means that the quality of the vetting process needs to be consistent across the membership. Rod Winrow - Chairman –
The APL Apprenticeship scheme continues to develop, and more industry companies Garden House Design
and professionals engaged with the scheme than ever. Students now have the opportunity David Sewell – Vice-Chairman –
to develop with many different skills throughout the scheme, away from the traditional The Gardenmakers
apprenticeship schemes offered for landscaping.
Paul Baker –
Initiatives such as APL WorldSkills UK, APL Avenue and the Young Landscaper of the
Holland Landscapes
Year competition at BBC Gardeners’ World Live have continued to flourish in 2018, and APL
Members have also had huge medal success throughout the year at RHS and many other Andrew Ball –
shows. The BBC Gardeners’ World Live Young Landscaper of the Year competition gained a lot Big Fish Landscapes
of publicity in particular, catching the attention of Adam Frost and getting coverage on the BBC. Ross Conquest –
The APL Business Development programme has had two successful rounds of cohorts who CONQUEST Creative Spaces
have found the programme extremely beneficial in developing their business. Due to this Karl Harrison –
success there will be a third round of the programme held at the beginning of 2019. There Exterior Solutions Ltd
will also be a new Business Café, which will allow participants to meet with a range of experts
Ramon Lawal -
and discuss business issues in an informal round table environment. APL Cluster Meetings
Outdoor Creations
also continue to take place around the country, and in 2019 the APL hopes to have quarterly
Steve Moody –
schedules in place of where these will be happening.
Frogheath Landscapes
The John Lewis Home Solutions team were also at the Annual Review Meeting to discuss
the scheme in more detail. The scheme has been live for 18 months after first launching with Hilary Oakley –
a trial in Milton Keynes, after which conversations started with Phil regarding the partnership. Oakley Landscapes Ltd
As John Lewis is known for quality, the partnership with an association such as the APL and its David Strows –
vetting for membership, was the perfect vehicle for them to be able to ensure high quality work Artform Landscapes
and support growth. 2019 will see further development of the Home Solutions scheme and the Holly Youde –
trade platform, with the scheme launching in Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Essex and Surrey. Urban Landscape Design
For more information on the scheme, visit https://homesolutions.johnlewis.com/trades/
Non-Exec Roles:
Noel Brock –
Frognal Gardens
Claudia De Yong -
Claudia De Yong Designs
Roger Gladwell –
R G Landscape & Construction Ltd
Mike Long -
J Winter Landscapes Ltd
Craig McGibbon -
Craig McGibbon Ltd
Paul Newman -
Paul Newman Landscapes
James Steele-Sergeant –
Arun Landscapes
Mark Youde -
Urban Landscape Design
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APL Awards 2018 – The shortlist…
T
he shortlist for the APL Awards DBM Landscapes Ltd, Royal Oak Corner Frogheath Landscapes,
2019 has been announced! Designs by Sussex Landscape, Heathers Perch Hill
With the standard of entries always Frogheath Landscapes, Habitat Landscapes Ltd, Urban Flow
improving year on year, choosing the shortlist Spiritual retreat, Lewes InsideOut Home and Garden
was harder than ever for our judging panel. Habitat Landscapes Ltd, Hill Farm House Improvements Ltd, The Cabin
Holland Landscapes, Hyde Cottage
On the judging panel were industry COMMERCIAL GARDEN
Landscapes 4 Living Ltd, Skyfall
experts: Richard Barnard as chief judge, Sponsored by Boughton Loam
Stone and Leaf, Bridge the terrace
Bob Sweet, Steve Smith, Robin Templar- Kingston Landscape Group Ltd,
Stone and Leaf, Crouch End Garden
Williams, Rupert Keys and APL General Colindale Gardens
The Garden Builders,
Manager, Phil Tremayne. Kingston Landscape Group Ltd,
Bermondsey Roof Terrace
The annual awards ceremony, sponsored Streatham Hill
The Garden Builders, Penthouse Roof
Stewart Landscape Construction Limited,
by Bradstone, takes place on Friday 15 Terrace in Imperial Court
Global Growth Vegetable Garden
March 2019 at The Brewery, London, to The Landscape Company (UK) Ltd,
The Garden Builders,
celebrate and recognise the outstanding Modern Living in Mere
Roof terrace on the river
landscaping carried out by members of the PROJECT VALUE £100,000 - £200,000
APL. Book your place at COMMUNITY GARDEN
Artisan Landscapes, Ridgeview
Kingston Landscape Group Ltd,
www.aplawards.co.uk/book-your-seat The Garden Builders, Surbiton Garden
Abraham Cowley Unit (ACU)
The finalists are: HARD LANDSCAPING Therapy Garden, St Peter's Chertsey
Sponsored by Bradstone RG Landscape Design and Construction
PROJECT VALUE UNDER £20,000
Aura Landscapes Ltd, Ltd, Aldeburgh Hospital
Brockstone Landscape Construction,
Tarrant Keyneston House
Castlefields APL DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Brockstone Landscape Construction,
CONQUEST Creative Spaces, Sponsored by ecodek
Sunnygate
The Boundary's Garden Aralia Gardens Limited, Viburnum Gate
CONQUEST Creative Spaces, The Ridings
Frogheath Landscapes, Arbour Landscape Solutions, Oakridge
Oakley Landscapes, Paradise in Ealing
New Build, Burwash Avenue, Radlett
Stone and Leaf, Granite terraces
Habitat Landscapes Ltd, Hot tub room Parme Garden Design, Daisy Barn
Habitat Landscapes Ltd, The Pocket SOFT LANDSCAPING Sue Gilbert Gardens by Design, Urban Flow
Courtyard Sponsored by Classiflora Zelari Silver Flowe Design, Contemporary Garden
The Garden Builders, Vauxhall garden - Eaglestone Landscape Design, Edinburgh
Ravensdon road Applethatch Additional awards on the day will include
Habitat Landscapes Ltd, Hill farm house the APL Rising Star, sponsored by Fresh
PROJECT VALUE £20,000 - £35,000
Kingston Landscape Group Ltd, Horticultural Careers, Newcomer of the Year
Sponsored by Citation
Colindale Gardens
Bushy Business Ltd, The Cutting Garden sponsored by Makita, and APL Supplier of
Kingston Landscape Group Ltd,
CONQUEST Creative Spaces, The Viking the Year.
Streatham Hill
Habitat Landscapes Ltd, Gabion Garden To book and for more information about
Stewart Landscape Construction Limited,
Holland Landscapes, Roman Road the finalists visit www.aplawards.co.uk
Buddhist Centre
Limebok Landscaping Ltd, Chaucer Close
The APL Awards are sponsored by:
Oakley Landscapes, Paradise in Ealing OVERALL DESIGN AND BUILD
Sponsored by Green-tech Bradstone, Boughton Loam, Citation,
PROJECT VALUE £35,000 - £60,000 Classiflora Zelari, Easigrass, ecodek, Fresh
Brockstone Landscape Construction,
Sponsored by Home Solutions from Horticultural Careers, Global Stone and
Urban Oasis
John Lewis Kebur Garden Materials, Green-Tech, Home
Eaglestone Landscape Design,
Brockstone Construction, Urban Oasis
Applethatch Solutions from John Lewis, Kebur Garden
Bushy Business Ltd, The Kitchen Garden
Papillon Designs and Landscaping Ltd, Materials and Makita
CONQUEST Creative Spaces, The Ridings
Working with Nature in Ballater If you would like to discuss any
Eaglestone Landscape Design, Applethatch
The Garden Builders, additional opportunities to be involved in
Frogheath Landscapes,
Roof terrace on the river the event you can contact Tim Bell in our
Courtyard Garden, Mayfield
GreenBird Gardening Ltd, Contemporary GARDEN FEATURE commercial team - 07808 775 177 or email
Somerset Coastal Retreat Earth Designs, Modern Garden Design in tim.bell@hta.org.uk
Habitat Landscapes Ltd, Urban Flow Walthamstow
Simply Green Landscapes, Morrow
Simply Green Landscapes, Waylands House
Stewart Landscape Construction Limited,
Wivenhoe Garden
The Garden Builders, Clancarty Road
PROJECT VALUE £60,000 - £100,000
Artisan Landscapes, College Fields
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Matthew Wood and safety and the overall appearance
of the garden. The final also included a
is named APL plant ident created by North West based
nurseries J A Jones, designed to test the
WorldSkills UK
competitors plant knowledge.
Judges for the competition included
Head Judge Phil Tremayne, APL General
Champion Manager, Steve Smith of Shore Landscapes,
and 2011 WorldSkills UK Silver medal
M
atthew Wood, Apprentice at winner and International training manager,
Myerscough College, took home the Simon Abbott.
Gold at the APL WorldSkills final! The APL also hosted the Horticulture
Sam Gordon, The Gardenmakers and Inclusive Skills competition on the
APL Apprentice, took home the Silver, with Saturday of the show. Inclusive Skills
Reece McKay from CAFRE taking the Bronze. Competitions enable young people with
The APL WorldSkills final took place learning difficulties and disabilities to
from 15-17 November at WorldSkills UK showcase their work skills and growing
LIVE held at the Birmingham NEC in front independence. The competitors were
of over 100,000 visitors over the three days. tasked with planting houseplant baskets,
The first of four days was a training and which they designed and planted
familiarisation day, then the competitors themselves. The competition was once
had 16 hours to individually build a garden again a great success, and as of next year
from scratch designed by head judge and the Inclusive Skills competitions are being
APL General Manager, Phil Tremayne. fully integrated into the show. Many thanks
This year’s competitors were Brian to Flowervision Birmingham for the
Hughes, College of Agriculture, Food plants supplied.
and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Reece The APL would like to thank sponsors
McKay, College of Agriculture, Food EcoDek, J A Jones, Landscapeplus, Makita
and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Matthew and Marshalls for their support of the
Wood, Myerscough College, Sam Gordon, competition, without whom this would not
The Gardenmakers, Connor Pegler, be possible.
Warwickshire College and Douglas Beck, APL WorldSkills UK 2019 opens for
Wiltshire College. entries in March, but you can register your
During the final competitors were marked interest now at www.worldskillsuk.org/
on elements such as paving including champions/national-skills-competitions/
recessed drain cover detail and block express-your-interest-in-worldskills-uk-
paving provided by Marshalls, decking and competitions-2019
fencing using EcoDek composite decking, For more information about the
planting with plants provided by J A Jones, WorldSkills UK and what they do, visit
lighting provided by Landscapeplus, health www.worldskillsuk.org/
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R
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