Hort-Talk

Hort-Talk Episode 21 - Investing in Sustainability

In this episode, Andy Johnson, Katie Eckley and Melanie Asker discuss the journey their businesses have taken to invest in a sustainable future.

Hort-Talk Episode 20 - Business Improvement Scheme

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

Hort-Talk Episode 19 - Groups and Committees

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.

Hort-Talk Episode18 - Peat Free in a Retail Environment

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.

Hort-Talk Episode 17 - Celebrating 125 years of UK Enivronmental Horticulture

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 Epsiode 16- Northern Ireland Plant Health Label Scheme

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.

Hort-Talk Episode 15- house Plants

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.

Hort Talk LIVE- Episode 14- An Education in Apprenticeships

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!

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.

Hort-Talk Episode 12- Women in Horticulture

with Pippa Greenwood- Horticultural Trades Association, Melanie Asker -Greenwood Plants and Emma Birkbeck- Fargro.
In this episode our guests discuss and celebrate Women within the Horticultural industry as well as looking at what makes our industry ethos so unique.