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 do I watch the Parks and Gardens Summit?
The Parks and Gardens Summit will be STREAMED LIVE at 7pm on Wednesday 26 March 2026.
- If you are already a registrant, free trialist or subscriber of HortWeek, simply bookmark this page and log in to your account to watch the summit.
- If you are NOT a subscriber, make sure to register then log in to your account to access the webinar.
- After the livestream the broadcast and all the other Parks and Gardens content will be available for subscribers only.
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.
