Since the pandemic the parks and gardens sector has seen the public grasp the value of the green spaces it cares for. But as the cost-of-living crisis continues and the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent the industry is facing both challenges and opportunities. Parks and Gardens Week is a week dedicated to these challenges and opportunities.
Taking place on 23-29 March 2026, HortWeek will present a week of analysis exploring the state of the industry in areas including financial sustainability, climate change and Government policy.
“Growing Revenue in Parks and Gardens” – an expert parks and gardens panel
The centrepiece of the week is an EXPERT PANEL discussion ways to generate income from your parks and gardens – featuring:
Paul Rabbitts – Parks Management Association chair and environmental services manager for Norwich City Council
Alan Sargent – Independent gardens consultant landscape industry veteran of 54 years. He also the Professional Garden Consultants Association
More panellists TBC.HOW TO WATCH
-To watch LIVE you will need to be registered to HortWeek.com or logged in as a subscriber.
-Bookmark this page and make sure you are logged in at 7pm on Weds 26 March 2026 to watch live.
After the event, the broadcast will be available to view exclusively to HortWeek subscribers ON DEMAND .
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Have a burning question? Ask the experts
We are collecting questions from the industry right now to put to our panel. Whether it is a technical query on advanced decay detection, a business question on recruitment incentives or a policy concern about regulatory changes, we want to hear it.
Submit your questions to hortweek@haymarket.com by Tuesday 2 March.
Stay informed
We will release more details of Parks and Gardens Week in the coming days.
Visit HortWeek.com/parks-gardens-week, sign up for the Landscape and Arb bulletin and follow HortWeek on X and LinkedIn to stay abreast of all the latest on Parks and Gardens Week.
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