Roots to Retail returns for 2026

Once again, Frank Matthews Trees, New Leaf Plants and The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are excited to invite Wholesale Customers to our immensely popular and eagerly anticipated open event for 2026.

Entering its fourth consecutive year, this collaborative event continues to go from strength to strength, as it offers garden centres the chance to connect with three very different nurseries on the same day. This year the event will centre around Frank Matthews Trees in Tenbury Wells.

Delegates attending will be given a tour of the Frank Matthews Trees site. New Leaf Plants will give an informative presentation on their new marketing and promotional strategies for climbers in retail. Bransford Webbs are keen to share with you the inside story on their Hebe breeding program. Specifically highlighting the development of new varieties and the benefits these offer to both the retail customer and final consumer. Lunch will be provided on site.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting Roots to Retail, especially as we will be celebrating our 125^th year in 2026.” Commented Steph Dunn James, Managing Director, Frank Matthews Trees. “This event has become a real highlight for the industry. Giving us the chance to welcome customers onto the nursery, share what we’re passionate about, and collaborate with our fantastic partners. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring growers and retailers together, and we look forward to another inspiring and successful day.”

Our Open Event 2026 is taking place at Frank Matthews Trees, Tenbury Wells on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26^th February 2025. To book a place or for more information please contact sales@bransfordwebbs.co.uk or call 01886 833733.