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BOA Poinsettia Conference 2023

SAVE THE DATE – BOA Poinsettia Conference 2023 Taking place on Thursday 23rd November 2023 at Bridge Farm Group, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6RN. This is the second Open Day of the Poinsettia Growers Group in the UK.  Its aim is…

YPHA members offer

The British Ornamentals Association (BOA) is pleased to offer a special membership deal to Young Persons in Horticulture Association (YPHA) members who are 35 years old or younger. We believe this is a valuable opportunity for both of our organisations.…

Four Oaks Trade Show 2023

The British Ornamentals Association will be at the Four Oaks Trade Show on 5th & 6th September 2023. Come and see us in the Educate, Collaborate & Innovate Zone!

WD Smith 2023 viola and pansy festival

Trade days Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th March. The Festival will be open to the public at Meadow Croft Garden Centre from 11th to 19th March. This year we have nearly 400 varieties from 33 different series and from 9…

BOA 2023 conference Wednesday 1st February

The BOA 2023 conference will be held at the NFU conference centre, Stoneleigh Wednesday 1st February 2023 Technical conference ticket prices: Early bird in-person/virtual (offer ends 06.01.23) – £50+VAT In-person/virtual – £60+VAT (In-person ticket sales close 25.01.23) Dinner tickets for…

Brian Crosby 1935-2023

We are sad to advise members of the death of Brian Crosby, in January. Brian was always a keen supporter of the BOA through its many incarnations beginning with the foundation of the Bedding Plant Growers Association in 1979. He…