We encourage growers to collaborate and share knowledge.
The groups play an invaluable role in helping to steer the activities of your Association. They propose and help drive new projects, and initiatives. Members can share knowledge, the latest industry news and access a network of experienced members.
Specialist groups are a great way to improve your crops. Nursery visits and technical events provide valuable information and problem-solving.
You can join and just watch from the sidelines, using the group as a knowledge and reference source, you will have access to the most up to date information and invitations to technical meetings and visits.
Participation in the groups is open to all members; if you are interested in joining and to have your ‘say’ use the contact form at the bottom of this page
Crop Protection
Covering Eamus, testing new products, crop residues, plant health issues, bio products. Developing a pest monitoring and alert service,
Energy
The best industry knowledge and experience. Energy saving, new technology, environmental controls, lighting and plant structures
Growing Media
Plenty to discuss as we move towards a peat free world.
Labour saving & Automation
How to improve the efficiency of your nursery.
Promotions
Help promote the BOA and support new members. Get involved with Floral fantasia, flower shows and trials. We support the Peter Seabrook bursary
Propagation
Improving and developing seed and cutting propagation. Can we go peat free?
Sustainability
Sourcing sustainable products, carbon accounting, peat free, sharing recycling data, packaging.
Local groups
Join in on a local level, regular meetings and nursery visits
Product Groups
Bedding plants
Autumn crops
Improving autumn crops of Cyclamen, Garden mums, Violas and pansies plus other autumn crops
Spring crops
Improving spring crops of Primrose, Violas and pansies, Senettii, Ranunculus and bellis. Home of the primrose monitoring scheme
Summer crops
Home to all summer bedding giving an opportunity to discuss and develop new crops and research.
Bedding production
Going peat free, packaging challenges and production issues
House plants
Poinsettia group
A very active group, meeting twice a year to discuss and develop research.
House plants
The group for all house plants including Begonia elatior, Hydrangeas, Foliage and other Pot plants
