HTA

Celebrating 125 years of UK Environmental Horticulture. 2024 is a milestone year for the HTA as we celebrate 125 years of supporting UK Environmental Horticulture. 

1899 saw the founding of the 'Horticultural Trades Association of Great Britain and Ireland' in response to calls for the formation of a ‘league of seedsmen.’ This was because people in the industry were facing challenges, namely railway companies, rates, taxation, undercutting by seed companies, and foreign competition.

The HTA welcomes garden retailers, growers, manufacturers and suppliers, landscapers and service providers in the UK.

We promote, support and nurture our industry to ensure a robust and sustainable future. We do this through representation of members’ interests to government and media, provide great garden gifting products and help members develop their businesses through first-class advice.

No matter the size or location of your business, if you're part of the gardening, amenity and landscaping industry, you need to be part of the association that represents it.