The final touches are being put to Glee 2023 where an impressive list of suppliers will join with UK and international key decision makers, buyers and trend setters, to showcase the future of gardening.

Online registration for Glee is live, enabling buyers and retailers to get online and book their free ticket for the UK’s leading garden retail exhibition...

Glee 2023 took shape on build-up day as exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands in halls 6, 7, 8 and 20 of the NEC. Glee Daily News photographer Paul Webb captured all the action to give you a clear picture of what to expect over the next three days. The exhibition is open from 9am until 6pm tomorrow (Tuesday)...

The winners of the Glee Buyers Power List will be announced and celebrated on The Stage at Glee at 5:00pm tomorrow (Tuesday).

The Glee 2023 Show Guide is now available in digital format as well as being a printed version available free at the exhibition. To view the online Show Guide click here

The evolution of AMES continues apace at Glee 2023, where the business enters a new chapter under the banner of The AMES Companies, where the ‘art of possible’ is inspiring change, bringing innovation to the fore and opening up new sales opportunities through cross-category ordering.

Altico has emerged as a strong and credible contender in the Landscape product market, successfully gaining hundreds of Garden Centre stockists nationwide in just 24 months. As demand for their product offer grows, Decorative Aggregates remain core to the business strategy, and progressive action is being taken to scale for growth.

Backed by over 40 years of knowledge, testing and experience in the Industry from AHS Ltd and A W Jenkinson Forest Products Group, the Heart of Eden Range of premium bagged barks and growing media will be at Glee for the first time!

Make sure you visit stand 6C70 Hall-8-20 to see how Eliza Tinsley and Greenman can support your business. This year, we’ve brought new tool lines as well as a raft of new marketing initiatives and support, guaranteed to help you sell more easily.

Azpects Unlimited is the new free-to-use with no set-up fees drop-shipping service!

This new range of children’s arts and crafts products is suitable for ages 3-10 and feature colourful designs to appeal to both children and parents alike. PepPlay is a premium eco conscious brand, with many of the products designed to be reusable and recyclable...

Durston Garden Products Ltd will be out in force to showcase their outstanding collection of growing media products and highlight the benefits of buying from an established, family-run UK business. With two generations of the Durstons family on stand (20C02) at Glee, retailers can be sure of the personal touch.

Leading supplier of gardening tools and accessories Barrus is set to launch over 100 products at Glee, along with a range of exciting new display solutions.

With the demand for rewilding continuing to rise, Johnsons Lawn Seed is going one step further by ramping up production of its native wildflower mixes, which will allow retailers to continue to bloom, year-after-year. Seeds are provided by third-party growers and mixed in-house for optimum customer and consumer needs.

At Glee this year Sheffield-based Burgon & Ball, creator since 1730 of beautiful premium gardening tools and accessories, is unveiling RHS Growing Gardeners. It’s a new family gardening concept which builds on the passion for gardening together that families discovered during lockdown...

Bulldog Premier and Pedigree Ranges were the choice of tool this year for award winning designers, volunteers and contractors at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Garden Furniture experts, EKJU are launching a new Heavy-Duty range, designed to offer a long-lasting outdoor living solution. EKJU products always use the most durable timber from northern European forests, proven to be ideal for garden furniture. The new Heavy Duty Bench range provides the most robust bench yet, with chunky pressure treated FSC wood specially selected to last the test of time. 

Evergreen Garden Care is moving rapidly towards becoming 100% peat-free within the growing media category alongside making industry-leading changes whilst focussing on the needs of its customers...

Fandango Fire Tools are sharing with stand visitors the news of the resounding success of the Kindling Cracker...

Expand your living space in a flash with the new Loglap Cabins from Flat Pack Sheds - delivered and assembled faster than you can say 'flat pack'!

For more than 25 years, the FOUNTASIA™ name has been synonymous with ‘First to Market’ creative and innovative design, fine quality, and good value specifically for the Garden Centre and gift market. A Company recognised for ‘going that extra mile’ with outstanding POS displays and merchandising service that build business...

Garland Products is launching over 40 new products at Glee 2023 (Hall:8-20 Stand: 20H30-J31). These include 24 new propagation products, which result from a major investment to further cement Garland’s position as the market leader in this sector...

Hamac Trading Ltd will celebrate 25 years supplying unique products to the marketplace in 2024. Over the years we have evolved and created 3 distinct product divisions...

Come and see Handy at Glee, stand 20H20-J21, British garden equipment manufacturer and supplier Handy is emphasising its support for retailers and the many opportunities available through Handy to maximise earning potential. Additionally, Handy is excited to announce their new partnership with AVA Pressure Washers, further enhancing their product offerings.

HJ Hall, the UK’s largest branded sock manufacturer, is set to release its range of thermals and underwear at the Glee trade show.

The team at Nature Safe by Hygeia, who have been manufacturing garden care and agricultural products for over 80 years, are ready to unveil their NEW seaweed based garden care range.

Ivyline is getting set to unveil hundreds of beautiful new lines when Glee opens tomorrow...

The most well-known recreational warmer brand in the UK, HotHands is thrilled to be joining Glee for a second consecutive year after an incredibly successful 2022/23 winter season...

Meadow View Stone recognises the demand for more sustainability within our market sector. Fulfilling the need for new product development and innovation whilst not compromising our natural resources for future generations is a guiding principle for the company...

Museums & Galleries is delighted to be part of the landscape of garden centre retailing. With unrivalled British arts brands and trusted products, Museums & Galleries is always ready to help your business grow - whatever the weather.

Yorkshire Flowerpots will be exhibiting at Glee for the 28^th year.  We are the UK’s only volume manufacturer of terracotta planters, producing over 200,00 pots per year.

The team at Osprey are looking forward to showcasing our rapid electric vehicle charging solutions at Glee this year. 

Pioneer Brush have been making painting tools for many years and are one of the leading producers worldwide for professional tradesman and DIY consumers of top quality products...

It’s almost time for the doors to open onto the UK’s most important gardening trade event and Primeur is raring to go with a host of sustainable solutions and a raft of brand-new product for the 2023 edition of Glee...

This year Protek celebrates 40 years of trading and what better place to do it than Glee where they have exhibited for the last 24 years.

Red Gorilla® may well be the best kept secret at Glee. Although you may not be familiar with the brand, in 1995, Red Gorilla® invented a product that changed the face of gardening. A product sold in near enough every garden centre in the country. That’s because they developed, manufactured and marketed the world’s first two handled, flexible tub. They named it the Tubtrug®, which you probably have heard of.

Robbie Toys Ltd are the official importers and UK distributors for Rolly, Ferbedo, Razor,Buki, Winfun, Lionel, Nikko, Toimsa, Totum, Pilsan, Paradiso and more recently Goki and Engino with new manufacturers joining their portfolio, all the time.

RocketGro is making waves at Glee this year, showcasing two game-changing new launches on stand (6B50-C51) and taking its portfolio to an impressive 22 products. The new introductions to RocketGro’s offering create serious opportunities for garden retailers and are not to be missed.

Sipcam Home & Garden are strengthening their garden maintenance offering with exciting new developments that are to be unveiled at Glee Birmingham. This includes Patio Blast, a new patio cleaning brand, as well as an exciting partnership with Block Blitz, a market leading brand in outdoor cleaning products.

Celebrating their 20^th anniversary, Smart Garden are again at Glee (20G40-H41) with an extremely strong marketing package for 2024...

In the world of houseplants, finding the perfect compost that promotes healthy growth while remaining sustainable can be a daunting task. That's where Coco & Coir comes in—a groundbreaking brand that has revolutionized the market with its award-winning peat-free Houseplant Compost range...

he Flora Lab prides itself on creating hand poured, natural-wax candles which deliver exceptional scent. As over 90% of your candle is wax,there’s no one size fits all over at Flora Lab HQ.

Oh So Precious is a brand new, innovative range of pet keepsake gifts showing pet owners you understand their love for their pet.  Beautifully packaged , easy to display  and offering healthy margins with a roadmap of innovation into 2024.

At UK Greetings, we don’t believe one size fits all, that’s why we carefully curate our product displays specifically to cater for consumers differing needs and voices. Our homegrown initiative is a perfect example of how we have done this, specifically tailored for garden centre shoppers.

New products and market firsts are in store for 2024 as Vitax showcases new additions to its market-leading brands and organics range. Taking centre-stage will be Vitax’s new, nutrient-rich, organic feed – Vitax Organic All Purpose Pelleted Plant Food. 

Monty Miracle is the exterior cleaning product that is kind to surfaces, with long lasting results. Easy and quick for consumers to use, it needs no aggressive jetwashing or scrubbing, taking just 10 minutes to break down stains before rinsing...

The Natural Plant Food Co are launching Soil Improver at GLEE, a 100% natural alternative to peat for garden use. It’s a fully plant-based option that supports soil fertility, improves structure and boosts moisture retention...

Woodmansterne are gearing up for the best Glee yet with a stunning Emma Bridgewater themed stand, a host of new products, and plenty to celebrate! The third-generation family business marks its 70^th birthday this year, so along with the usual range of beautiful greeting cards, you can expect birthday cake, a daily prize draw, and corks to be popping over on their stand! 

New, patent-pending Peckish Coco-Not® Wild Bird Feeders are ready-to-hang suets made of a revolutionary, biodegradable material. They are UK manufactured, reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact. 

Calling all Garden Centres! Are you maximising your sales of Utility and Laundry essentials?

Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots, décor and sundries for over 35 years is proud to announce the launch of its new trade portal, which will allow its trade customers to order direct and access a range of resources designed to help drive sales.

A BCorp Certified, family business based in Staffordshire, Hortiwool has worked with natural materials for almost two decades – the favourite being wool! Originally utilising its amazing properties for packaging innovations, Hortiwool has worked behind the scenes to investigate wool’s many benefits when gardening.

Timber garden furniture, GYO and decorative structure specialist, Zest combines on trend lifestyle with sustainability in its 2024 collection...