In This Issue
Glee opens tomorrow morning…and there’s so much to see
Ready to showcase future of garden retailing
Glee 2019 opens tomorrow morning at 9am
Burgon & Ball and the National Trust: a new licensed tool range
Kelkay lead from the front
Apta set to launch over 400 new products
Johnsons Lawn Seed celebrates 200 years of cutting-edge success!
Go plastic-neutral with Deco-Pak!
Gardening tools you can rely on from Fiskars
Meet ‘The King’ - cleaning and restoring colour to stone ornaments
Primus works with RSPB on hand crafted wooden bird range
The Primeur team looks forward to meeting you
New sole distribution partnership for SBM
Woodlodge to launch new collection of lightweight sustainable pots
Exciting new concepts from Zest 4 Leisure
Capi products focus on biodiversity and environment
To boldy grow, like no one has grown before
See the new Zöon pet care range from Smart
Bord na Móna to launch entirely peat-free brand
The Pentik Nordic Lifestyle Concept complements garden centre's offerings
Innovative gardening gloves for all seasons from Town & Country
Exciting developments from Evergreen Horticulture
Wilkinson Sword expands Ultralight Collection with high-performance loppers
Coffee Logs offer perfect sustainable solution
G Plants launch 2020 brochure of summer flowering lines
Quality and design at affordable prices from Fallen Fruits
Vitavia Greenhouses can't wait to see you
Unveiling the next generation of Organic Slug & Weevil Controls
Home, Gift & Lifestyle opportunities with ESA
MO Bacter Instant Lawn Tonic – the 100% solution to persistent moss in lawns
The organic way to clean paths, patios, farmyards and more
Garden Pride – Bigger and better than ever before!
Sustainable cards that plant trees and feed bees
Doctor Organics: The Organic Solution
Novelty bulb gifts and seed potatoes the talk of the town at Taylors
Tildenet continues to strengthen across all brands
Make sure Treadstone is on ‘Must Visit’ List
A look at Provenance & sustainability by Simon Read, Willow Wand MD
Azpects’ EASYGarden delivers retailers year-round sales
Introducing Nature Safe – the new range of 100% organic plant and lawn feeds
Distinctive UK handcrafted ranges from Harrod
Sorbus is cut above the rest – ARS Japanese Pruning Range
Pure fantasy from Fountasia
Transforming a garden centre with Newspan
Fun and quirky designs from Mala Leather
The Glee team make their #PowerOfOne pledges – what’s yours?
New Product Showcase, in association with GTN, head up a packed awards programme
Glee Buyers Power List 2019: the shortlist
PAWExpo to launch in 2020
Introducing ‘The Marketplace’ at Pets at Glee 2019
Join the Retail Lab and Discovery tours
Glee 2019 Retail Lab sponsor interview: Ivyline
Glee 2019 Retail Lab sponsor interview: Meadow View Stone
Glee 2019 Retail Lab sponsor interview: EKJU
Glee 2019 Retail Lab sponsor interview: Scheurich
Glee 2019 Retail Lab sponsor interview: Verona Group
Glee looks to a plastic-free future
International Buyers’ Centre to be hosted by Gardenex
GIMA Business Village
Glee Innovators Zone
Seminar content, in association with the HTA
The Great British Growing Awards
Green Heart
Vegans and organic gardeners drive demand for natural garden products
Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee news - previews, live issues from the show and an omnibus edition
Lets get Floral on Thursday at Glee for Greenfingers
GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund 2018 winners – one year later
News Update
Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee news - previews, live issues from the show and an omnibus edition
 

The team from GTN are proud once again to be the official media partners for Glee producing the Glee Planner, the Glee Show Catalogue and the Glee Daily News...

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Glee opens tomorrow morning…and there’s so much to see

 

Glee 2019 opens its doors tomorrow (Tuesday) and after several hectic days of build up hundreds of exhibitors are ready and waiting to show you the thousands of new products and services on offer...

See our gallery of pictures from Build-up
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Ready to showcase future of garden retailing

 

The final touches are being put to Glee 2019 where 550 plus suppliers will join with 7,000 UK and international key decision makers, buyers and trend setters, to showcase the future of gardening...

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Glee 2019 opens tomorrow morning at 9am

Tuesday 10 September: 09.00-18.00

Wednesday 11 September: 09.00-18.00

Thursday 12 September: 09.00-16.00

 

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Burgon & Ball and the National Trust: a new licensed tool range

This autumn Burgon & Ball, the UK’s oldest manufacturer of garden tools and accessories,  is launching an exciting new licensed range of tools in a major collaboration with Europe’s largest conservation charity, the National Trust...

 

Picture: Thanks to National Trust, Kingston Lacy

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Kelkay lead from the front

Kelkay are category leaders in decorative aggregates and its clear they’re not afraid to lead from the front when it comes to keeping the category fresh and contemporary. For 2020, they have radically moved their aggregate brand towards a much softer and tactile feel, giving it an air of authenticity and practicality that will appeal to a pragmatic consumer...

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Apta set to launch over 400 new products

Apta, the leading supplier of pots and accessories to garden centres, will launch over 400 new products at Glee, continuing a strong commitment to design and innovation.

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Johnsons Lawn Seed celebrates 200 years of cutting-edge success!

Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest seed brand with a prestigious track record of grass seed breeding and innovation, is getting ready to celebrate 200 years at the forefront of the lawn care business in 2020...

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Go plastic-neutral with Deco-Pak!

 

Deco-Pak Marketing Director, Craig Hall, reveals how the family-run garden landscaping and decorative aggregates specialist is leading the way in reducing its footprint, and contributing to projects that will leave our planet with a brighter future for the next generation...

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Gardening tools you can rely on from Fiskars

At this year’s Glee, Fiskars is showcasing its popular and successful garden tool solutions at its stand (8D80-E81), enabling visitors to see the visual impact of an attractive and effective Fiskars product display...

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Meet ‘The King’ - cleaning and restoring colour to stone ornaments

Available in January 2020, The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd is delighted to announce the new addition to their exisiting range; Stone King Amazing Stone Restorer...

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Primus works with RSPB on hand crafted wooden bird range

Head over to see us in Hall 6, Stand 6L20-M21, M20 and discover what Primus and Perry can do to improve your sales and footfall.

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The Primeur team looks forward to meeting you

Primeur are excited to return to Glee this year – Hall 19 stand D10-E11 – to showcase their Award-Winning ranges of Recycled Rubber Garden Products. 

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New sole distribution partnership for SBM

 

Nick Walton, who heads up the UK/I operation for SBM Life Science, announces that he is changing SBM’s route to market for the Garden Centre and Nursery trade. SBM have agreed a sole strategic distribution partnership for the traditional trade business with Stax Trade Centres.

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Woodlodge to launch new collection of lightweight sustainable pots

As demand for environmentally friendly gardening products continues to soar, Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of pots and containers, will unveil its new collection of eco-friendly bamboo pots at Glee...

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Exciting new concepts from Zest 4 Leisure

Zest 4 Leisure is all set to showcase its decorative timber garden products at the 2019 Glee trade show including exciting new concepts and its customer service support package.

 

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Capi products focus on biodiversity and environment

 

Visit the Capi stand (20V20-W21) and you will find a new range of accessories with a focus on biodiversity and the environment...

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To boldy grow, like no one has grown before

You can always rely on Durston Garden Products to put on a show at Glee, and this year is no exception...

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See the new Zöon pet care range from Smart

The Pet Care market is growing very fast and since everyone is passionate about pets at Smart, it seemed only natural to launch Smart’s very own brand, called Zöon.

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Bord na Móna to launch entirely peat-free brand

Bord na Móna will launch the Happy Compost range at this year’s Glee event, boasting a completely peat-free brand featuring six new products...

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The Pentik Nordic Lifestyle Concept complements garden centre's offerings

Pentik is an international interior design retailer, who brings northern beauty and cosiness to homes. Pentik’s lifestyle concept is built around four seasonal collections and a steadily selling basic collection...

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Innovative gardening gloves for all seasons from Town & Country

Town & Country continues to provide the garden industry with the most comprehensive collection of gardening gloves on the market and will be launching a wealth of new products at this year’s Glee...

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Exciting developments from Evergreen Horticulture

Evergreen Horticulture is a long established & reputable horticultural manufacturer of Premium Quality Growing Media Products.  Exciting developments are in progress to add 'peat reduced' and 'peat free' alternatives to our extensive range of growing media which we are very excited to showcase at this year's Glee...

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Wilkinson Sword expands Ultralight Collection with high-performance loppers

Wilkinson Sword continue to provide the garden industry with cutting-edge garden tools and have further expanded their Ultralight Collection with a new pair of 24” Bypass Loppers to be launched at this year’s Glee...

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Coffee Logs offer perfect sustainable solution

With homeowners and industry alike seeking to purchase more sustainable, yet still efficient and cost-effective fuels, bio-bean’s Coffee Logs offer the perfect solution...

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G Plants launch 2020 brochure of summer flowering lines

With Glee literally just around the corner, G Plants have launched their 2020 brochure of summer flowering lines, available for delivery from January.

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Quality and design at affordable prices from Fallen Fruits

Fallen Fruits has been established for 20 years with a product portfolio that offers retailers quality and design at affordable prices...

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Vitavia Greenhouses can't wait to see you

 

Vitavia Greenhouses is the British partner of the Vitavia Group, the leading name throughout Europe for quality hobby greenhouses and greenhouse accessories...

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Unveiling the next generation of Organic Slug & Weevil Controls

The Environmental Factor, one of North America's leading supplier of biological insect controls, will unveil a new range of granular nematodes products which are set to disrupt the organic controls category in 2020...

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Home, Gift & Lifestyle opportunities with ESA

Enjoy Home, Gift & Lifestyle opportunities with ESA, who are making their Glee debut in the new Home & Gift village, showcasing their international portfolio of brands, providing retailers with the opportunity to create new consumer experiences in store.

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MO Bacter Instant Lawn Tonic – the 100% solution to persistent moss in lawns

DJ Turfcare confirms new lawn care innovation for 2020 season – 100% organic ‘MO Bacter Instant’...

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The organic way to clean paths, patios, farmyards and more

 

Keep exterior areas clean and presentable for a number of months with a simple application of Algon Organic Path, Patio & Decking cleaner....

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Garden Pride – Bigger and better than ever before!

Garden Pride have got some exciting plans for the future and we caught up with Maxine Vincent on site at Glee on Sunday to find out more...

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Sustainable cards that plant trees and feed bees

Eco startup 1 Tree Cards are all set to debut in the Innovations section and Retail Lab at Glee 2019 with their tree-planting, flower-growing cards...

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Doctor Organics: The Organic Solution

Doctor Organics has  a great way of looking after the entire garden with a natural way of life. Discover how the company does it on stand 8C80 at Glee ...

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Novelty bulb gifts and seed potatoes the talk of the town at Taylors

Seed Potato deliveries in December are on the agenda for Taylors Bulbs when meeting customers at Glee...

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Tildenet continues to strengthen across all brands

As the UK’s leading independent specialists, Tildenet Gardenware return to Glee with their dramatic stand showcasing The Home of Quality Brands with a continued commitment to supply the best quality products and services to our customers alongside an environmentally conscious approach to the development of new ranges across all of their outstanding brands.

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Make sure Treadstone is on ‘Must Visit’ List

Why not “Dare to Sell Different” in 2020?  Make sure that Treadstone Products is on your list of ‘must visits’ at Glee this year. Fresh from the company’s double GIMA awards win for its innovative ClipGlove range, Treadstone will be launching a whole host of new products at the show...

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A look at Provenance & sustainability by Simon Read, Willow Wand MD

It is troubling that as a supposedly green sector, it has been accepted practice within the UK horticulture trade to fly fresh cut flowers into the country, trundle perishable salad crops up from southern Europe, and import the majority of our garden plants from near neighbours such as the Netherlands. All the while proclaiming our collective environmental credentials and bemoaning the decline of our own horticulture and traditional rural industries.

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Azpects’ EASYGarden delivers retailers year-round sales

Outdoor surface cleaning and protection specialist Azpects’ new range of garden-friendly products are proving a big hit with retailers seeking sales throughout the year and can be seen at this year’s Glee.

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Introducing Nature Safe – the new range of 100% organic plant and lawn feeds

Tapping into a more sustainable style of gardening, the Nature Safe range – exclusive to Hygeia – offers four exciting new products: Lawn Feed with Seed, Patch Fix Seed with Feed, Granular Plant Food, and Liquid Plant Food with Seaweed...

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Distinctive UK handcrafted ranges from Harrod

Harrod Horticultural is a place to discover distinctive UK handcrafted ranges that inspire discerning customers, an opportunity to offer longer lasting quality choice in a world of mass produced ho-hum...

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Sorbus is cut above the rest – ARS Japanese Pruning Range

After two record breaking years Sorbus are finally bringing ARS to Glee...

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Pure fantasy from Fountasia

 

Fountasia is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, and the family-run business is going from strength to strength.

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Transforming a garden centre with Newspan

Newspan has a great reputation for transforming garden centres and here we take a look at how the company excels at both new build and refurbishment projects...

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Fun and quirky designs from Mala Leather

Mala Leather are one of the industry leaders in leather accessories for the gifting sector.  Mala product is unique in many ways, designs are original, fun and quirky.  Attention to detail in every product is evident once you hold a piece, from the leather selection to zip pullers and lining material, each element is carefully considered...

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Lets get Floral on Thursday at Glee for Greenfingers

In support of Greenfingers Charity's special 20th anniversary year, the Glee team, supported by Garden Trade News, are this year urging exhibitors and visitors to Glee to put the floral FUN into FUNdraising at Glee on Thursday 12th September...

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