by Rachael Forsyth | 28 Sep 26 | Commercial Landscaping, Domestic Landscaping, Landscape Architecture, News, Sustainability |
From 30 September to 2 October 2026, the 36th edition of GrootGroenPlus will take place at the BCT site near the Hazeldonk border crossing in the municipality of Zundert.
This year, the international trade fair for the tree nursery sector is dedicated to the theme ‘Growing Together’. The fair highlights the importance of collaboration, innovation and a sustainable future for the tree nursery sector and the wider green sector.
More than 285 exhibitors from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Poland and Turkey will be showcasing their product ranges at the fair.
The Green Grand Prix is also making a comeback. This event focuses on promising new products as well as proven top-quality products.The judging and the prize-giving ceremony will take place on the opening day, 30 September.
On 1 October, there will be a round-table discussion entitled ‘From nursery to climate solution: how is the role of the grower changing?’. On 2 October, Royal Anthos and LTO Trees, Perennials and Summer Flowers will present their vision for the future, ‘Green is Life’, in the morning, whilst the young people from Treeport will present their ‘Vision 2045’.
by Rachael Forsyth | 04 Jun 26 | Commercial Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, News
Q&S Commercial Landscapes will be joining the collaboration at New Scientist Live 2026, provisionally titled “Roots for the future, skills for today”.
The initiative aims to challenge the public’s perception of horticulture and inspire the next generation.
Sue Payne, managing director for Quality & Service (Q&S) says,
“We are proud to support this important initiative. The landscape and horticulture sector has so much to offer from technical expertise and sustainability-led to scientific thinking with real-world impact. It is vital that we showcase these green skills and opportunities more effectively to the next generation.”
Other partners include Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA), the Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) Provender Nurseries, British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), RBGE, Kew and Horticultural Trade Association (HTA).
New Scientist Live is taking place from 10-12 October at the Excel London. For more information, contact Christina Walker.
by Holly Chapman | 23 Mar 26 | Garden Design, News, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Supplier News, Sustainability
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) will host a trade stand at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show named The Hive: A BALI Collaboration.
Designed by Matt Evans of The Garden Room Living and Landscape Studio, the garden will bring together BALI members and partner businesses to pool ideas, expertise, products and expertise.
Intended to act as a living demonstration of what the landscaping industry can achieve when its best minds, skills and supplier work together, “The Hive is a direct expression of what BALI membership stands for,” explains head of policy and public affairs, Amy Cobbett.
Evans has designed the 5m x 4m space as a climate-resilient outdoor space with hexagonal geometry, with the build being overseen by Frosts Landscapes, a founding member of the association.
Alistar Bayford, Frosts Landscapes and BALI board director comments:
“Frosts Landscapes is proud to be bringing this project to life, working alongside The Garden Room Living & Landscape Studio, leading suppliers and giving emerging professionals the opportunity to gain real experience on site. It’s exactly the kind of collaboration that strengthens the industry.”
Evans and Bayford will be joined by suppliers such as Ca Peitra, Millboard, Sky Garden, Hiller Trees, Furnitubes, Landscapeplus, Creepers, Land Technology, Marco Architectural Aluminium and Morvelle.
The space has been designed as a private garden, roof terrace or urban public green space with the message: Great landscape design is versatile, climate-resilient and built to last.
