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Grower of the Year Awards 2026 – Categories Employer of the Year Award Young Grower of the Year Award Best use of Technology Award Grower with plant production lower than £2.5m Peat Transition Initiative of the Year Sustainability Initiative of the Year Biosecurity Initiative of the Year The Overall Grower of the Year Award will be decided by the judging panel based on the winners from each of the above categories The HTA Grower of the Year Awards 2026 are open to self-entries or nominations for a company or individual. For more information about how to enter, visit: hta.org.uk/goty Winners will be announced at a celebration dinner following Horticulture, the Conference, at the Barbican Centre in London on 24 September 2026.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has extended the deadline for entries to the prestigious Grower of the Year Awards, giving more UK growers the opportunity to take part and celebrate their skills. The closing date for entries is now Friday …

The Tree Council Opens £2.5m Trees Outside Woodland Planting Fund As Defra Doubles Investment In Community Trees

The Defra backed Trees Outside Woodland (TOW) Fund is now open for a second year, with more than double the support available for tree, hedgerow and orchard establishment projects in England. Following huge demand in 2025, the Trees Outside Woodland Fund, …

Glee Confirms Inspiring 2026 Agenda As Industry Prepares For Europe's Biggest Buying Moment

Headline keynote speakers, more than 20 expert-led seminars, two dedicated content stages and the return of the Glee New Products Showcase make Glee 2026 one of the industry’s most valuable destinations for business insight as well as buying. Alongside Europe’s …

Jenkins Garden Machinery Appointed As Redexim Dealer For South Wales

Redexim has strengthened its dealer network with the appointment of Jenkins Garden Machinery, bringing the company’s renowned range of turf maintenance equipment to customers across South West Wales. Based in Carmarthenshire, Jenkins Garden Machinery is a family-run business with deep …

A Tour Of Wimbledon With Neil Stubley And The GMA

Paul O’Grady With Wimbledon now underway, The Landscaper was invited to the All-England Club by the Grounds Management Association (GMA) pre-tournament to speak with Head of Courts and Horticulture, and Vice Chair of the GMA, Neil Stubley. Ahead of the …

Kress UK Strengthens Customer Support with Electric Van Fleet Investment

Kress UK has reinforced its commitment to customer service, sustainability, and innovation with a significant investment in a fleet of fully electric Ford E-Transit vans. The new vehicles have been specially equipped to showcase the latest Kress commercial battery-powered equipment, …

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