After initial judging of the 321 new products entered first thing the judges selected finalists in each category. Then those finalists had the opportunity to meet the judges, answer questions and make a pitch to be chosen as the winner.

Retail Services and Experiences
Winner: Mud Daddy – Mud Daddu 20A37

Finalists: Masterlock Sales UK Ltd – Select Access Smart Key Lock Box 20U42; SmartPlant App – SmartPlant Software 20A29.

Outdoor Entertaining
Winner: The Fire Pod – The Fire Pod – 17V51
Finalists: Delivita – Delivita Wood Fired Oven – 17Y02;Jagram SA – Genoa Stand with Gaya Basket – 20Q20.

Garden Decoration
Winner: The Solar Centre – Trueflame – 20S44

Finalist: Creative Products Ltd – Star Magic Motion – 18N30-P31; Neat Ideas Ltd – Friendly Froggies – 17R02.

Home, Gift and Clothing
Winner: Gold Leaf – The RHS Collection – 18K01

Finalists: Coffee Logs – Coffee Log – 20A31; Burgon & Ball – Enamelwares “Hang it” Pegboard – 19C26-E27.

Wildlife and Pets
Winner: Wildlife World – Dewdrop Wildbird Window Feeder – 18M50

Finalists: Blumen International Ltd – Blumen Natural Health Pet Seed – 18N10-P11; CarPET Hair Remover – Car PET Hair Remover, Box of 10 – 17P66.

Garden Care - Growing Accessories
Winner: Elho – Green Basics Grow House Flowerbridge – 19G10

Finalists Burgon & Ball – “Dotty” Kneelo Childrens Garden Kneeler – 19C26-E27; Garland – Self Watering Grow Pot Tower, Green -18H10-11.

Garden Care – Chemicals, Fertilisers and Growing Media
Winner:  Neudorff – Nematode range (all three) – 20R20-S21

Finalists: The Scotts Company – Evergreen Premium plus No Rake Moss Remover Lawn Food – 18M20-P21; Westland – Big Tom Tomato Feed and Westland Orchid Water – 19G20-H21.

Plants, seeds and bulbs
Winner: Wyevale Nurseries – Senecio Angel Wings – NB21

Finalists: Hawksmill Nurseries – Salvia Pink Lips – NB18; Taylors Bulbs – Perfect for Pots Bulb Collections – 19G02.

Tools & Machinery
Winner: Burgon & Ball – Wonderweed Puller – 19C26-E27

Winner: Crest Garden – Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Lawn Aerator 4 Prong – 19G21; Gardena – Gardena Combisystem – 19C30-F31.

Landscaping
Winner: I-glo – I-glo Decking Disc – 20A49

Finalists: Panacea Products – Rosette Fence and Collection – 19F60; Screen with Envy – Mouchrabiya Garden Screen – 20A27.



Best of British
Winner: I-glo – I-glo Decking Disc – 20A49

Best @ Glee
Winner: I-glo – I-glo Decking Disc – 20A49

Consumers' Choice (sponsored by Modern Garden magazine)
Winner: Elho – Green Basics Grow House Flowerbridge – 19G10

So, it’s perhaps surprising that the latest development in the Borderstone range is actually another manufactured product. Porcelain paving has so many key features that make it fashionable and practical for the modern home and garden, so it was a logical development for the Borderstone range to be extended to include the beautiful new Portfolio Porcelain Paving.

• Manufactured from kiln fired clay
• Durable, non-porous and stain resistant
• Requires no sealing or surface treatment
• Stronger at 20mm thick than a standard 60mm of natural sandstone
• Frost resistant and won’t fade in the sun
• Crisp riven edges for minimum grouting and a sleek finish
• Non slip, won’t scratch and easy to clean
• Creates a smooth sleek fashionable finish

Richard Pyrah, Sales Director said “We’ve noticed increased interest in Porcelain paving, but so far no-one has really made it accessible and easy for retailers and consumers. We’ve changed that by adopting the unique Kelkay approach to branding and displaying product in store, and delivering on ready merchandised pallets so consumers can experience the product at first hand, then collect it and get it home for installation straight away. This will do for Porcelain what Borderstone did for patio kits in the past.”

Portfolio will be available in 4 fashionable colourways in 600mm squares and in common with all Borderstone products, the in-store merchandising system will be an integral part of the range offer. The highly flexible display stands showcase this premium material for maximum impact, but importantly they also carry adequate stock to ensure that retailers generate maximum return from the space devoted to Portfolio.

Portfolio will be available in 600mm x 600mm with a recommended retail price of £19.99 each, making a medium size 10sqm patio under £560

Kelkay plan to unveil more details of the Portfolio range and their other exciting new products for 2018 at GLEE 11 – 13 September. Hall 19 Stand Stand A10 – C11

To find out more about Kelkay  and their successful garden landscaping products, go to www.kelkay.com or e-mail the general enquiries office on salesenquiries@kelkay.co.uk or call to speak to us on 01405 869333.

Glee was under the spotlight this morning on BBC’s Breakfast programme. Fronted by presenter Steph McGovern, leading garden industry figures were interviewed during a live broadcast from the halls.

Regular updates from Steph featured throughout the three-hour show, with talking points that included the latest gardening trends and insights, new product launches and debate on how to engage with the younger gardener.

Duncan McLean, buyer at Wyevale Garden Centres, was interviewed by Steph on the garden retail market, whilst Sheila Hill, UK general manager of Scotts Miracle-Gro also did a piece to camera discussing the latest trends.

Romeo Summers gave viewers a tour of the new Retail Lab @ Glee and its interactive hubs focusing on Family, Community, Re-Wilding and Well-being and how the public can be inspired by gardening with the latest products. George Williams of SmartPlant also gave a demonstration of the SmartPlant app, innovative technology that enables the consumer to identify plants and receive advice and how to care for them.

The coverage also included Matthew Appleby of Horticulture Week, who was interviewed from the industry viewpoint.

Trevor Pfeiffer, director of GTN, was interviewed twice about Glee New Products. He was spotted on TV by son Robert and grandson Arthur (aged nine months) - see picture below.

A proven vehicle for celebrating grass roots development and true innovation, the GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund (GISCF) has already contributed to helping three brands crack the garden retail market both here and across the globe. This year, another company is set to benefit from the GISCF excellent prize package. Introducing the 2017 winners – bio-bean. 

A clean technology company, bio-bean has industrialised the process of recycling spent coffee grounds into advanced biofuels and biochemicals. It was the company’s Coffee Logs that captured the attention of the judges thanks to its simplicity and environmentally friendly nature.

Beating off stiff competition, bio-bean – as GISCF winners - will receive support up to the value of £6,000 to help with development and marketing costs associated with entering the UK garden retail market, including a year’s full GIMA membership, and a wide range of business support tools.

Coffee Logs are quite simply, a fuel for stoves, wood burners and chimeneas. The difference comes from the fact that the logs are each made from 25 cups of spent coffee grounds. These compressed coffee grounds produce more heat and burn longer than wood, making them not just cost efficient but help to lower emissions and reduce waste.

GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall said: “We’re incredibly pleased to confirm that bio-bean is the 2017 winner of the GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund.  The company, its processes and resulting product are not just innovative, but they are also changing the way we think about traditional heating methods, and how recycling of an everyday bi-product can reduce waste and lower our environmental impact. bio-bean are certainly opening a wide conversation about waste and how it can be reinvented. We’re so pleased to be helping them reach a wider audience.”

In addition to choosing a winner, the panel also selected two highly commended companies.  Those just missing out on the highly coveted title were:

• Screen with Envy - Made from an advanced mix of wood and composite, these UK designed modular garden screens and trellises are unique in the market. Offered in a variety of sizes, colours and stunning designs, the products look like wood, and can be cut to size like wood. However, due to the composite mix of the material, they won’t warp, rot, mould or age. They are UV treated and fully waterproof.
• SmartPlant™ - SmartPlant is the app for people with plants. The app provides plant and pest identification, monthly plant care advice and the ability to chat with over 100 regional plant experts. With hundreds of thousands of downloads and an instore presence in over 110 plant retail locations in both the UK and USA, SmartPlant is focussed on making sure everyone can grow beautiful, healthy plants. SmartPlant’s latest innovation, SmartPlant barcode scanning technology, allows people to scan the barcode of their new plants and automatically receive monthly care advice.

As the winner, bio-bean is now set to receive funding and help with the development and marketing of their product, together with support from experts within the industry.

To find out more about the GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund please join GIMA on-stand at Glee 2017, Hall 20, stand P44-Q55.

Visit bio-bean at Glee, NEC Birmingham (Hall 20 Stand A31) 11th – 13th September 2017.

The new packaging spans across Meadow View Stone’s extensive range of decorative aggregates and will be unveiled at Glee, this September.  Designed to make purchasing decisions easier for shoppers, Meadow View have eye catching striking colours, product visibility and easily readable information at the centre of the new bags.

As well as supplying the UK’s widest range of decorative aggregates, Meadow View Stone are renowned for the high standard and cleanliness of their products. With new state of the art washing and processing facilities at their production sites across the country, the new range of packaging allows shoppers to see the quality of the product, supplied in a more translucent film with larger viewing panels for more clarity.

Each product has an individually tailored bag which tells the customer the key benefits and uses of the material, from how much ground it will cover to handy icons explaining whether it is fish friendly or recycled.

Recent research from the HTA found that contrasting colours were particularly effective for stopping and engaging shoppers. With this in mind, the new packaging features a selection of striking colours that have been chosen to complement and accentuate the product within.

The new bags have been designed to increase product visibility instore with strong branding and sizes clearly listed. Each family of products also has its own colour built into the design, meaning that shoppers can quickly and easily find the product they’re looking for.

The new range of packaging comes as part of a string of developments and updates that are happening at Meadow View Stone, to find out more about their new packaging, products and user platforms visit them at Glee on stand 20P20-Q21.

Day One of GLEE 2017 saw the unveiling of the new Garden Supplies collection from Burgon & Ball, the successor to the hugely popular Enamelwares range, and the next generation of beautiful, stylish and practical gifts and sundries for gardeners.

 
Key to the look of the new collection is the beautiful smooth lines of the new designs. Each piece is moulded in steel for a flawless, seam-free finish, bringing an irresistibly tactile appeal and a premium, contemporary look.

The elegant curves are enhanced by natural details including handles in FSC beech or leather, and FSC beech lids, to tap into the trend for featuring natural materials around the home. The new designs are available in a selection of five on-trend colours, specially selected to appeal to both men and women. The look is enhanced by stylish graphics, incorporating appealing contemporary typography.

The new range includes a seed packet storage tin, a garden caddy, herb pots in a tray, a bird food storage tin, a twine dispenser, money boxes and lots more. And to reflect the trend for more utilitarian storage, a peg board makes it easy to keep those little essentials safely stored and always to hand, in shed, garage or home office.

Combining up-to-the-minute stylish design with the classic appeal of a tough, hardwearing finish, the new Garden Supplies collection is the ideal ‘Gifts for Gardeners’ solution.

 

Top quality planter brands like the Royal Horticultural Society and Laura Ashley, both exclusive to Apta, are testament to the fact that Apta has been instrumental in growing planter sales, and profits, for its customers.

In the RHS range there is a new version of the classic control pot. Timeless, elegant and guaranteed for 10 years against frost damage.

The new cone is also available to order in sets of five, with a larget pot to create a real statement, perfect for small trees.

This strategy of focusing on innovation, quality and brands is clearly working for Apta as the company’s customer base continues to grow, especially in the independent sector.

Recently Apta has extended its range to include more lightweight designs such as Granito, so that the company is now recognised as having the best and broadest planter range.

The future is extremely bright for Apta, and the company looks forward to showcasing its new ranges at Glee on its larger stand – 19C20-E21 and 19C18.

La Hacienda are delighted to be sharing their new catalogues with customers, filled with distinct, unique items and the very best they have to offer.

Filled with practical information, the catalogue features a wide range of the finest products in the outdoor heating, cooking and decor categories, all designed by La Hacienda’s hard-working team to help increase sales and margins for 2018 for stockists.

Global Merchandise Manager, Simon Goodwin, said today: “This is our best catalogue yet, because it brings together our entire range of products, both best-selling favourites and new. From firepits and striking contemporary chimeneas, to the Kamado – one of the world’s most versatile outdoor ovens – we’re excited to reveal new ideas and innovations in outdoor heating and cooking. Add to this, our growing Décor category for a fresh approach with products which are sure to inspire and excite your customers.”

Brand new décor products include Buddhas, Armillaries and Weathervanes to bring a touch of heritage and intrigue to La Hacienda’s offering. Their very popular metal birds and outdoor lanterns have been in hot demand since being featured on ITV’s Love Your Garden.

You can get your hands on La Hacienda’s new 2018 OUTDOOR HEATING AND DÉCOR Catalogues today from their stand at 17U20-V21.

With the Premier League being one of the most watched football leagues in the world – with 168 televised matches raking in a total of £5.14 billion* from domestic TV rights alone, the pitch needs to look its very best week in, week out.

18 out of 20 teams in the top tier of the English Football League use seed sold by Johnsons Lawn Seed’s parent company DLF.  One of the latest developments in Green Lawn Technology is Tetraploid Ryegrass, which is extremely popular with professionals due to the fact it has four chromosomes as opposed to the standard diploid varieties which have two.  This means that it’s possible to create a much thicker sward with less seed, and also provide the enhanced colour that they need to look good on TV.  Arsenal’s Emirates stadium was recently re-built using the same grass seed sold in garden centres across the UK - better known as Johnsons Lawn Seed’s Quick Lawn, Any Time, General Purpose, Tuffgrass and Quick Fix.

Rugby

Through it’s links in supplying every major rugby stadium in the UK, Johnsons Lawn Seed’s range is at the forefront of every national game – such as those played at the Principality Stadium (ex-Millennium stadium) in Wales.  The tallest building in Cardiff, at 300ft high it’s also the shadiest stadium in the UK, so it requires specialist seed that can more than cope in those situations.  Suitable for semi and relatively shaded areas under trees and next to high walls and hedges, the consumer version of this unique mixture is Johnsons Lawn Seed’s Lawn Thickener.  Its innovative Seedbooster® fertiliser coatings mean that any over sown areas regrow quickly and maintains its appearance and colour in dry conditions.

Golf

Greenskeepers use a mixture that features fine leaved, tightly woven creeping red fescues (Festuca rubra).  The bestselling ‘Quick Lawn’ mixture features a fine leaved dwarf perennial  - recently improved to provide even quicker establishment, with less mowing and better wear tolerance.  Links course Princes Golf Club in Kent and Kingsdown Golf Club, the oldest in Wiltshire, are just two of the hundreds of clubs that rely on fescues and other grass varieties from the UK’s number one brand of lawn seed.

Find out more

Decorative aggregate specialist Deco-Pak is on a mission to transform landscaping into a destination area within garden centres.  Visitors to Deco-Pak’s stand at Glee 2017 are witnessing the evolution of its Retail Theatre concept - which is focussing more and more on cross merchandising and freeing up space in undercover areas.

Feedback and sales figures shared with Deco-Pak by garden centre retail partners has provided the impetus for further developments throughout its core landscaping offering.  Ranges including Heritage Stone Co., Eastern Stone Co. and the Chelsea Garden range, all demonstrate the next stage of the decorative aggregate specialist’s Retail Theatre evolution.

Garden Vignettes

Continuing to push the boundaries of what is normally expected from landscaping staples such as gravel, bark, pebbles and compost.  Deco-Pak’s garden vignettes, available to all retail partners, creates a unique optical illusion of a garden path leading up to a door.  There’s space for potted plants and even hanging baskets, as well as other outdoor products all cross merchandised to match individual retailers’ varied offerings.  Products available on garden vignette stands include the Chelsea Garden Range which now includes top soil, bark and John Innes multipurpose compost.

Weed ‘em and Reap!

Weed control fabric can take up valuable floor space, and is often hard for the customer to locate when browing outdoor sales areas.  Deco-Pak’s unique decoratie aggreagates displays solves this issue with a dispenser that is situated in-between pallets.  This aims to create easier add on sales and cross-selling opportunities, increasing sales across the category.  The weed control dispensers are also accompanied by gravel sample trays over the relevant product to more effectively engage browsing customers who can sample the texture and colour of individual products.

Flexible displays

Flexible garden and water feature displays come ready to plug and play – and can take up as little room as a single pallet space.  Deco-Pak’s new display can be easily moved, formatted and height adjusted to create the ultimate water feature display.  The flexible solution is completed with the ability to create a 360 degree visible display - or a three-way display by easily adding or removing back boards.

Mini sample bags

Mini sample bags are now available to display in any adjacent space next to palletised product, with these sample bags offering the ideal merchandising solution to save cannibalising stocked bags and allow customers to see and feel the product before purchasing.

Deco-Pak Director Rod Slater said: “In my previous life managing garden centres, I was always passionate about creating great looking sales areas inside and out, whilst also making sure retail space is as profitable as possible. By evolving the Deco-Pak Retail Theatre concept to include Garden Vignettes, sample bags and other creative merchandising solutions, we are continuing that theme and naturally seeing our market share increase as a result.”

Find out more

Visit www.deco-pak.co.uk,connect via twitter @deco_pak, or call the customer service team to find your nearest stockist on 01422 204394.

Fresh from launch at spoga+gafa last week, Elho asks retailers to join them and inspire current and future shoppers to connect with nature in their homes. It’s about finding the right style and the right combination of plant and pot. To support retailers, Elho guides consumers with the best information, inspiration and in-store navigation.

Elho inspires shoppers to bring nature into their daily lives and complement their sense of style. Visitors to Glee will be the first to discover brand-new Elho trends and colours for 2018:

• Romance – rich and varied colour accents, featuring pastel tones combined with dark colours. Powerful, grand and bold shapes.
• Punk rebooted – contrasting colours with plenty of black. Rough, raw and sharp shapes.
• Re-assemble – patchwork colours in variable combinations of bright, pastel, natural and muted tones. Diverse shapes to create a collage feel.

Come and see Elho at Glee, NEC Birmingham, 11-13^th September on Stand: 19G10 and in the Retail Lab.

Contact

David Nicholson.

T: 07910 212155

E: david.nicholson@elho.nl

www.elho.com

www.facebook.com/elho

The three varieties can be stored directly on-shelf for up to six months* making the shipping and storage of nematodes, which are usually sold online or by mail order, much simpler and more cost effective for garden centres, whilst making them much more accessible to gardeners who can apply them the same day or shortly after purchase.

Neudorff Nematodes are easy to apply and do not need to be handled, the new compact ‘globe’ packaging houses individual soluble bio-pouches which can be directly added to water and applied using a watering can or the Neudorff NemaSprayer. Children and pets can enter treated areas immediately after application.

Nematodes are very small, white to colourless roundworms, which have adapted to live in almost every ecosystem in the world. Some species are predatory and it is these species that are utilised in horticulture as a natural form of plant protection. Nematodes work by entering the pests body via natural openings and releasing bacteria which then multiplies and causes blood poisoning. The nematodes then feed on the host’s tissue, reproduce and immediately start searching for a new host.

Neudorff sales director, Jude Beharall said: “The new Nematode range is an excellent addition to our wide range of weed, feed and control products that work in harmony with nature rather than against it.

Not only is it natural and simple to use, it also simplifies the stocking of nematodes in garden centres.”

Neudorff Nematode range

Safe, natural and effective biological control for plants and lawns right down to the roots, children and pets can safely enter treated areas immediately after application.

LawnGrubFree Nematodes - For a damage-free green and health lawn by elimination of invasive chafer grubs, treats up to 100 m², RRP £29.99.

VineWeevilFree Nematodes - Protect plants and fruits, especially those grown in containers, from black vine weevil larvae, treats up to 12 m², RRP £14.99.

LeatherjacketFree Nematodes - Protect lawns from destructive leatherjackets and ants gnat larvae, treats 100 m² RRP £19.99.

Neudorff NemaSprayer - The only dedicated Nematode sprayer available in the UK, pre-calibrated for the easy application of Neudorff Nematode formulas, RRP £13.99.

For more information on Neudorff visit www.neudorff-trade.co.uk or call 0121 767 1821.

Cadix UK are delighted to be a main preferred supplier in the new Retail Trend Lab at GLEE 2017 in the Re-Wilding Lab.

85% of people live in an urban environment in the UK and this number is growing.

However there is a latent attraction to wildlife and as the urban environment becomes greener there is a different market emerging.

One where space is limited and gardens are not conventional. There is an opportunity to capture this market by providing inspiration, a can do philosophy and by providing knowledge on the benefit of growing in small areas.

This year at Glee we will be launching to the market our new range of indoor planters. A natural evolution for the Cadix UK portfolio, and reflective of changing consumer trend for a greener interior lifestyle, these new indoor planters have been created to reflect nature in both their design and manufacturing process.

These new indoor planters will be displayed within the Retail Lab’s Re-Wilding area; an area dedicated to an emerging market that sees nature take centre stage.

The latest Cadix planters fit perfectly within this theme. Not only does the range draw its inspiration from nature and are manufactured from recyclable material, but they also demonstrate the ways that different textures, materials and designs can be merchandised within a retail environment together to create an eye-catching and memorable display that can encourage cross and upselling opportunities.

Hall 20 Stand 20L30-M31. 

The Outdoor Living Company’s Blue Collection is guaranteed to appeal to sophisticated consumers wanting to exert their own style, with cool contemporary shades in an exciting and totally co-ordinated collection.

With fashionable scatter cushions in an assortment of patterns from the lightest of greys, to turquoise and navy blues; matching door-stops and accessories such as water jugs, misters and trays – these products are designed to fluently blend the home into the garden. The range also includes galvanised steel planters, rustic mirrors and shelves, stylish garden ornaments and chic candle holders and lanterns.

Also not to be missed at the show – the Black and Gold Collection; the Bistro Collection; Outdoor Lighting; The Summer Living Collection with Outdoor Dining and Games; Outdoor Heating; and Everyday Essentials.

Finally, don’t miss Premier’s Sales Extras with great savings; plus fantastic new merchandising displays to make eye-catching in-store features and capture the imagination and buying potential of your customers.

Visit Premier in Hall 17 – Stand R20-T21 & R30-S31 to see the exciting new ranges our catalogue has to offer.

Premier Decorations Ltd – www.premierdec.com

Briers has teamed up with Pantone, the world-renowned authority on colour, for its latest licensed range of gloves, accessories and metal ware.  The latest licenced range addition confirms Briers’ top supplier credentials, having already launched exclusive garden gift ranges for William Morris, Julie Dodsworth and children’s favourite, the Gruffalo.

Instantly recognisable, with a wide unisex appeal, Briers Pantone range features three colour ways; Bluebell, Parsley Green and Rich Berry, each carefully chosen for their long-term desirability, timeless style and complementary nature. 

Each of the three colour ranges has an Umbrella, Watering Can (4.5tr) and String in a Tin, with Allotment Boxes and Gardener Gloves in Rich Berry and Bluebell only.  A Seed & Bulb Tin in Rich Berry completes the offering, alongside the Herb Pots and Stainless Steel Fork, Trowel and Secateurs set which both feature all three Pantone colours.

Briers CEO Jackie Eades said: “This new Pantone range is unlike anything currently in the Briers portfolio, yet it represents perfectly what we’ve always been working towards – great looking yet practical garden and outdoor products.  The high standards set by Pantone has ensured a unique combination of functionality with true contemporary design-led styling.  Pantone is a highly recognisable brand which offers retailers a real point of difference, appealing to a wider range of consumers, from core gardening to unique gift lovers.”

To find out more about Briers’ new Pantone collection, visit the team on stand 19H10, email hello@briersltd.co.uk or call 01963 269077.

We all know that Garden Centres are growing in their popularity and as the target market widens, so does the range of products on offer. Products ranging from garden games and outdoor furniture to horticultural delights and outdoor fixtures and fittings are now showcased throughout these fantastic stores.

As more families choose the Garden Centre for a weekend day out it offers a great opportunity to combine the experience with a convenient shopping encounter. With easy parking and a leisurely approach to large item shopping, Garden Centres present an ideal location to purchase pet produce.

At GA we present an opportunity to create your own label pet food. With no minimum order quantity all we ask from you is a desire to succeed and an ability to sell the fantastic product!

At GA Pet Food Partners we are genuinely enthusiastic about giving people the opportunity to have their own label pet food within 7 days. With over 20 years experience in the pet food industry we pride ourselves upon three core values of Integrity, Innovation and Quality.

Our research suggest that own label brands are becoming increasingly successful and very appealing to the modern day customer who is tired of large multinational and global brands. With your established loyal customer base this presents a fantastic opportunity to further enhance that special relationship.

For more details and a no obligation conversation please call: 01257 633148 or email NewBusiness@ga-petfoodpartners.co.uk

If you are interested in this exciting venture please feel free to either call or visit us at our stand and receive a FREE product sample: 17P61

Sales opportunities which offer retailers ‘no risk’ are few and far between, but TV merchandising expert, Creative Products can make just that claim. 

The company’s sales method could prove an irresistible option for cookshops and housewares retailers with its fully serviced merchandising system where products are supplied, promoted via instore TV, serviced and replaced on a fully sale or return basis. 

Creative Products offers a wide range of kitchen housewares utensils and gadgets, presented in an explanatory and experiential manner. Products are supported with top quality TV screen demonstrations incorporated into their merchandising stand, making for inspired impulse and gift purchases.  With huge potential for peer to peer recommendation, the result can be significantly intensive purchasing based on sudden consumer trend or simple seasonality.

The real attraction of the Creative Products proposition is the company’s trading method. In general, most listings are based on firm sales and if these do not materialise, retailers are compelled down the discounting route with consequent erosion of margins.  The Creative Products system is quite different.

Merchandising stands including TV promotional content are supplied on loan free of charge and supported every four weeks by Creative Products personnel.  Each support visit includes an assessment of sales achieved, a change of product if appropriate and full credit supplied for any product unsold.

Working with Creative Products, retailers can try any product from the company’s extensive range. An individually tailored 12-month programme of product promotions will then be created to best reflect the retailer’s store footfall, customer base, adoption of consumer trends or seasonal plans. 

The result can be entirely bespoke to each retail customer and the whole programme of products can be tweaked and updated on a four-weekly basis with any unsold product being credited.

Creative Products’ Managing Director, Mark Hall explained, “We have a constantly refreshed range of great product ideas all merchandised with TV promotional material.  The combination is proven to engage consumers.  With our ‘nothing to lose’ offer, retailers can be totally confident whether they have experience of this approach or are trying it for the first time.  Moreover, if either the retailer or Creative Products has any doubt when setting up a new relationship, we are always happy to work on a mutual trial basis while footfall and sales numbers are established.  It is a fail-safe merchandising system for the housewares sector.”

Retailers interested in working with Creative Products should contact 01476 564 230 or sales@creativeproducts.ltd.uk.

Zest 4 Leisure is celebrating its 5^th consecutive year at GLEE with a new range of products for the 2018 season.

Building on its existing winning range, Zest will be showcasing innovative new products including a stunning diamond trellis arch, a new pergola seat, al fresco dining sets, planters, grow your own and more.

Zest has recently announced its collaboration with Cardiff Metropolitan University in creating the new graduate product development role, to focus on innovation and new product ranges. 

“Zest 4 Leisure strives to bring innovation to the core of every product and we have really seen this come through in 2018’s new range," said Steve Morgan, Managing Director.

“Working alongside Cardiff Metropolitan University, it will enable us to monitor and develop future trends and initiatives and we expect our innovation offering to go from strength to strength and our 2019 products to be even more cutting-edge and on-trend.”

Zest’s new products to be launched at Glee at stand 2OS32-T33 include: 

The Meridian Pergola Seat

The Denver Arbour Swing with new Perspex and timber panels

The Emily Corner Bench with matching Coffee Table/Bench, part of the Emily range and sold separately

The Bahama Large Round Table & 4 Stool Set

Zest is looking forward to welcoming its customers and showcasing what’s on offer to those visiting the prestigious trade show.

“The team and I would love to see you, so come along to our stand and let us show you what we do.".

From matching outdoor furniture comprising of a variety of seating options and side tables to arbours to picnic tables, BBQ shelters and swings, Zest has a wide range of outdoor products that will be in pride of place in gardens across the UK next summer.

GIMA double award-winning Zest 4 Leisure is known for the reassuring quality of its timber garden products. Manufactured from pressure treated timber all of Zest’s garden furniture will stand the test of time with a 10-year guarantee against rot. The timber used is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and has been harvested from responsibly managed forests.

There have been reports of some spooky activity on the Taylors Bulbs stand in Hall 19 (stand G02).  With their resemblance to tentacles or giant spiders, the giant eremurus are stopping visitors in their tracks.  Combined with the giant pumpkins on show, it’s like Halloween has come early!

Taylors Bulbs always offer a selection of giant bulbs at GLEE for customers to create some spontaneous point of difference in their bulb displays.  Adam Taylor, Director of Taylors Bulbs told Glee Daily News: “We have some giant snowdrops, allium, cyclamen, and various other giant bulbs for delivery to customers now and they are stopping visitors to GLEE in their tracks.  They should have exactly the same impact in garden centres nationwide to draw attention to the bulbs in the peak sales weeks still to come in late September and early October.”

Although the Eremurus are the popular headline grabber, they have a total of nine different giant bulbs on offer, enough to create a display on their own.  And, Taylors are also offering some other bulb promotions for visitors to their stand including a “BOGOF” deal on their XL Value pack of Narcissus Rip Van Winkle, “£5.99, our price £3.99” on Tulip Angelique, Mixed Species Crocus and Daffodil Dutch Master, as well as promotions on some gift products.

The pumpkins they offer are grown in fields neighbouring Taylors Bulbs own farm in South Lincolnshire and are perfect for either retailing or as display props for Halloween.  Available by the bin, they are delivered early in October and are available in different sizes.

Also drawing in visitors to their stand, is the Spring 2018 offer of seed potatoes from given that two major players have not put offers together for the coming season.  “We chose to invest in our Seed Potato packing and storing facilities in 2015 with a brand new bespoke production line and 1400 tonne cold store and that investment appears to have been recognised by the market with the reliability and quality of the product we have been supplying” says Taylor.  “We have ample capacity in the facilities and list over 80 varieties and as well as our bestselling and industry leading Taster Pack range with seed in smaller quantities.”

Taylors Bulbs can be found in Hall 19, Stand G02.

www.taylors-bulbs.com

Next year, Glee will be relocating to NEC Halls 6,7,8, 19-20, providing the show with a much bigger footprint, and an even larger and more exciting exhibition.  

 Exhibitors will be able to relocate, whilst visitors will be walking an updated floorplan; discovering new products and companies at every turn. 

The overall effect will be a refreshed, revitalised event, as Matthew Mein, Glee Event Director explains:  “Glee has been growing at a significant rate – for example we had over 200 new brands join us at the 2017 event - and that means we’ve outgrown our current home.

"Glee has successfully relocated before, and we hope that this next move will be received with the same level of industry support. Not only will the exhibition be able to better accommodate more exhibitors and visitors, but its refreshed layout will breathe new life into the show.

"This move is inspired by the way that retailers keep their store interesting for customers by constantly revising the layout. This way customers discover more, and ultimately spend more – something we know our exhibitors and visitors want to replicate during their time at Glee.”

Building more content to help support the continuous growth of gardening in the UK will be a key theme of the 2018 event. Garden retailing is continuing to buck the trend that other retailers have fallen foul of, with growth for both garden retailers and suppliers continuing to grab the headlines.

At Glee 2018 look out for more features, seminar sessions and year-round information relating to trends, merchandising and practical advice on ways to build better business, whilst also tackling the most burning issue – how to attract millennials into the garden centre.

The Retail Lab, launched to critical acclaim in 2017, will be returning to the heart of the exhibition, showcasing even more inspirational trend information, interactive content and retail best practice. Get set to see even more leading brands and industry experts putting their weight behind this must-see part of Glee.

With a larger central boulevard, Glee 2018 will be an impressive sight, with even more space for its ever-popular show features including the New Product Showcase, Innovators Zone and GIMA Business Village. The show’s dedicated pet section – including the PetQuip Business Village - will also be given additional room to expand, helping even more pet product suppliers to get their ranges seen by core garden centre pet buyers. All of this will be supported by Glee’s refreshed and contemporary branding that was launched to the market in early 2017.

Throughout Glee 2017 the team from GTN will be covering all the latest developments for Glee Daily News.

The Glee Daily News is sent by e-mail free to all visitors of Glee.  Advertising and promtion opportunities are available.  To book your activity into The Glee Daily News, please email Mandy Davies mandy.davies@tgcmc.co.uk, Ben Greenwood ben.greenwood@tgcmc.co.uk or Alan Burdon alan.burdon@tgcmc.co.uk

REMEMBER TO COLLECT YOUR FREE GLEE SHOW CATALOGUE AT THE ENTRANCES.

If you're feeling in a nostalgic mood, here are links to past issues of Glee Daily News:

Glee Daily News Issue 3 2017 - Build-up Live

Glee Daily News Issue 2 2017 - Main Preview

Glee Daily News Issue 1 2017

Glee Daily News Omnibus Issue 2016

Glee Daily News Omnibus Issue 2015

Glee Daily News Omnibus Issue 2014

Glee Daily News Omnibus Issue 2013

Glee Daily News Omnibus Issue 2012

To help gardeners choose the right product and ensure garden centres promote the right product for a specific gardening problem, Vitax has invested in new point of sale material to help making the right choice easier.

From wire trugs and branded boxes through to clear signage and guides, Vitax will be providing garden centres with additional sales material to make it easier for visitors.

This is the first time Vitax has provided both indoor and outdoor promotional material to customers, but follows many years of developing new packaging and products in conjunction with customer feedback.

During 2018, Vitax will also be rolling out a range of helpful ‘How to’ guides and product information, as well as promoting the new www.gardenworld.co.uk website which contains all the information a gardener needs to make an informed product selection.

The new gardening website has recently added a new FAQ page as well as a ‘Contact Us’ page with various options – all developed to enhance the user experience.

To find out more visit Vitax at the front of Hall 19, stand E10 – F11.

This year Durston Garden Products is returning to Glee with a specific message to Retailers and that is to BUY BRITISH.

“With Brexit negotiations now well under way, we need to consider the way we do business in the UK going forward” says NEW, National Sales and Marketing Manager, Dan Durston.

Dan, a sixth generation of Durston says, “I am really looking forward to meeting and greeting both old and new customers alike in my new role at GLEE this year and persuading them that BUYING BRITISH is the right way to go. Shopping closer to home makes so much more sense and is not always as expensive as we’ve been led to believe. In fact here at Durstons we not only supply an extensive range of growing media products, which offer exceptional value-for-money, but we are confident that we can beat any price out there, and what’s more, we can deliver those products in just five days from  receipt of order! Now that’s got to be a good thing”.

Family owned for over 150 years, Durston Garden Products has been supplying composts and other growing media related products from its base in Somerset for 3 generations, so knows a thing or two about ‘what’s hot and what’s not’ when it comes to compost. It’s most popular brands include Manor Farm and its premium Multi-Purpose compost, but the entire range comprise a seed & cutting compost, tub and basket, an ericaceous compost, decorative bark, a John Innes range and much more.

 “As a family run business we can, and regularly do go that extra mile to accommodate last minute, one-off, urgent or tricky deliveries where retailers have been let down by their regular supplier” continues Dan. “It’s at times like this, when retailers are still feeling a trepid nervous about what’s to come following Brexit and are considering switching supplier, that we can hopefully persuade them that not only can we fix their short term supply problems, but that we can do so much more for them going forward.”

Some of the major benefits of stocking Durstons Garden Products include:

• Extensive range
• Home produced compost
• Excellent quality
• Added nutrient Gro-Boost technology
• Bagged in state-of-the-art packaging facility in Somerset
• Loaded onto Durston Lorry
• Delivered anywhere in England and Wales within 5 days

     from receipt of order

• Extremely price competitive

Durston Garden Products sales have grown significantly in recent years due in part to its investment in new plant and machinery. Combine this with the company’s recent investment also into a strategic BUY BRITISH marketing campaign and already you can see you have a company that is determined to make its mark going forward, not only as a true BRITISH supplier, but also as an all-round contender in the growing media arena.

For further information contact:

Durston Garden Products Ltd

Avalon Farm, Sharpham,

Street, Somerset, BA16 9SE

Tel: 01458 442688 Fax: 01458 448327

Email: info@durstongardenproducts.co.uk

Designed to create impact, interest and information, the new units are purpose built for each product group ensuring maximum attention and space efficiency.

Kent & Stowe gave the garden tools market dramatic boost in 2017 with the introduction of their ‘right tool for the right job’ campaign, supported by specific POS. This successful approach is being extended for 2018 with the introduction of ‘Potting & Planting’, ‘Topiary Essentials’, ‘Kid’s Range’, ‘Love your Lawn’ and ’Cutting Solutions’.

The extended Flopro range including the new solar efficient Eco Smart Watering is presented in evocative and informative display modules.

Plantpak has a host of new products for the coming season which includes two brand new terrariums which are available now to take advantage of the Christmas gift market. The terrarium display unit in pristine white with colour graphics is a real head-turner.

The new material will be revealed at Glee on the Crest Garden Stand No 19G21.

Reflecting Glee’s ongoing growth, the show’s Green Heart is set to welcome its largest ever number of exhibitors including a wealth of returning and new names. Additionally, it will be celebrating the introduction of its first-ever Flemish Pavilion, plus providing a launchpad for some exciting new product innovations that are unlike any plant varieties seen before.

Big name brands such as Wyevale Nurseries, Gardeners Kitchen, Chessum Plants, Golden Grove Nurseries, Anglo Aquatic Plants, , Channel Island Plants, Craigmarloch Nurseries, Darby Nursery Stock, H.S.Hommers, Hawkesmill, Javado, Kilworth Conifers, , Lovania Nurseries Ltd, Morleys Nurseries Ltd, New Leaf Plants, Van Poecke and Viking Nurseries Ltd, will also be joined by Hillier Nurseries and Farplants to create the strongest display of new plant varieties and inspiration for plant buyers and retailers looking to develop their plant offering in the coming season.

Glee will also be welcoming its very first Flemish Pavilion, as VLAM - the Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board - has confirmed its attendance.  The Flemish Pavilion (Hall 20, stand H30) will be home to a host of seven top growers under the VLAM banner, all ready to showcase their industry leading horticultural products.

Many of the Flemish brands will also join Glee’s Green Heart, to demonstrate merchandising best practice, and showcase exciting new plant varieties within indoor plants, cut flowers and different types of young plants. Exciting new additions will include the Helleborus VIV Collection, and 110cm Chrysanthemums. One VLAM exhibitor will also showcase Pineberry (produces white strawberries that taste like pineapple), Framberry (produces strawberries that taste like raspberry) and Bubbleberry (produces pink strawberries that taste and smell like bubble gum).

Plants will also be celebrated through the Greatest Awards Best Plant Retailing Team, which will be announced on Tuesday 12th September. Part of Garden Trade News’ “Greatest Awards”, this award – presented for the first time at Glee – will celebrate those plant retailing teams that have gone above and beyond in 2017. 

Matthew Mein, Glee Event Director said: “The Green Heart is a really important part of Glee, and is designed to put plants right at the centre of the show, but more than this we want to arm retailers and growers with a platform to communicate – whether in regard to what’s new or how to better drive sales in-store. It’s set to be a great showcase of UK and international growers, so I urge plant buyers and garden retailers to make this their first port of call at Glee 2017.”

Find out more

Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focussing on building year-round profits within core product categories including Garden Care, Outdoor Entertaining, Landscaping and Garden Design, Pet, Home, Gift and Clothing, and Plants. Each year the show attracts thousands of buyers from top retailers, such as leading UK garden centres, builders’ merchants, multiple retailers, and DIY stores. To keep up-to-date on all the latest news log onto www.gleebirmingham.com or call 020 3033 2160 to find out about exhibiting.

Farplants reveal plans for Glee 2017

Farplants will be showcasing its 2017 Christmas range at Glee’s Green Heart. As well as its festive best-sellers, the company will have new themes and formats inspired by this years’ trends.

Andy Harding, Added Value Manager at Farplants, said: “We are delighted to be a part of Glee and give buyers the opportunity to see first-hand the new styles and quality on offer in our festive range. Stop by our stand to see how the beautiful planted collection will create impact in store and inspire customers. Our new themes perfectly embody this years’ trends, from sparkle lights and stunning zinc to a touch of rustic charm, the new materials and styling will ensure all Christmas shoppers are spoilt for choice.”

As well an extended range of wreaths, the Farplants stand will feature containers that are not only perfect for festive arrangements in the home but could be reused in the New Year, encouraging replacement plant purchases come the spring.

10 reasons why plant buyers should visit the Glee Green Heart

1)     Optimise profit potential of seasonal plants - with seasonal plants being more topical than ever, the Green Heart represents an opportunity to buy high impact lines for immediate delivery and sales through tills.

2)     Get inspired –the Green Heart has a wealth of content to inspire plant buyers and retailers alike. From new varieties to exciting merchandising ideas, this thriving part of Glee is a must for garden retailers who want to step up their game when it comes to plant retailing.

3)     Network & learn - learn about the latest trends in plant sales and access the newest varieties and new-for-2018 addition whilst networking with industry colleagues in one convenient location.

4)     View complementary products – whilst at Glee don’t forget to visit the wider show, using the time to catch up with compost, fertiliser and chemical suppliers to ensure you are up-to-date with the ever-changing ranges and supporting legislation surrounding these core sellers.

5)     Linked sales and cross merchandising inspiration – Exhibitors within the Green Heart will demonstrate how to link sales and create successful cross merchandising opportunities that can be quickly and easily implemented instore.

6)     Show-only deals - benefit from buying ‘show only’ deals, gaining extra margin and impulse sales potential for your store.

7)     Brainstorm – use your time to share your ideas with growers, helping both parties to sell more plants to boost overall sales and profits.

8)     Look ahead to 2018 - meet with both UK and international growers to find out more about their plans for the 2018 season.

9)     70+ plant suppliers – this year over 70 plant suppliers, growers and breeders will be showcasing their 2018 ranges and recent introductions within the Green Heart.

10)  Follow-up on NPS conversations - finalise details with new contacts initiated at the National Plant Show.

This year Glee will be home to its strongest pet contingent for many years. From the PetQuip Business Village that has doubled in size, to the wealth of UK and international exhibitors and the newly introduced Buyer Connect event, pet buyers and garden retailers will be spoilt for choice. 

With a recent report suggesting that 70% of UK garden centres now feature a dedicated pet care section, it is clear that the UK’s love for their pets shows no sign of slowing.  In fact, total spending on pet care in the UK reached a record high of around £5.08bn last year as the role of the ‘pet’ continues to evolve into something beyond a secondary addition to the family, to an integral part of the family unit.

Garden centres are well positioned to take full advantage of this market potential - there has never been a more exciting time for pet product suppliers to greatly expand their stockists and market visibility.  

This year Glee will provide the widest range of profit-boosting products, advice and ideas that businesses need to stay ahead and capitalise on this ever-expanding sector.  Visitors to Glee – including the vastly expanded PetQuip Business Village -  should look out for a host of big name brands and niche suppliers from both the UK and international markets, as well as exclusive show offers and innovative products across the food, accessories, bedding, and fashion sectors.

Matthew Mein, Glee’s Event Director said: “We have invested a lot into our pet offering in 2017 and can assure the market that we have taken great strides in creating something unlike anything we have offered previously. Pet products is a huge part of garden retailing and we wanted this reflected in what we offer to the market. From an exciting collection of exhibitors to business support, pet buyers at Glee will be able to arm themselves with everything they need to build profits throughout the 2018 season and beyond.”

The shop window for pet retail

Pet food, treats and complementary foods, by far the largest segment of the UK pet sector, will be well represented at the show, with extensive ranges from currently confirmed exhibitors such as Burgess Pet Foods, GA Pet Food Partners, Supreme Petfoods Ltd, Carnilove, The Dog Treat Company, TDHGroup (Pet Cuisine), Feelwells, and The Barking Bakery.

Pet accessories also represent a huge area of growth for garden retailers as consumers look for new ways to treat their pets.  From dog leads and harnesses to pet beds and cages, Glee has it all from leading exhibitor such as PetFace, Unipet, Scruffs, Trilanco, Group 55, Aristocrats, Loving Pet Products, PacDog, Pet Rebellion, Pet’s Up Products, PetMaxi and many more.

The PetQuip Business Village at Glee 2017 – bigger than ever before

Introduced in 2015, the PetQuip Business Village is designed to offer pet suppliers wanting to build their presence within garden retailers, a platform to launch and showcase their latest ranges. This year the area has doubled in size, providing more space for suppliers to showcase their pet ranges to garden retailers.

Open to both PetQuip members and non-members, the Business Village will make its home at the heart of Glee, bringing together pet brands with garden retail buyers and key decision makers.  Led by PetQuip - the UK’s leading trade association for suppliers of pet products, accessories and services – the ‘village’ is set to welcome even more pet suppliers in 2017.

Pat Flynn, Trade Association Manager at PetQuip said: “The garden centre market offers great potential growth for pet suppliers.  Garden centres usually have a larger footprint than most High Street independents, which aids effective product displays, and also being able to supply a wider range of products instore.  Customer loyalty and repeat visitors are the cornerstone of garden centre business, and pet ranges – especially pet food – is a proven way of achieving this, offering profitability for both the retailer and the supplier.

Pet Buyers Connect

For the first time Glee 2017 will be introducing a special pet focused Buyers Connect networking event. These special 10-minute speed networking sessions taking place throughout the show within the PetQuip Business Village, will place pet suppliers directly in front of buyers from key garden retailers. These retailers are actively looking for new and innovative pet product suppliers, and for many Buyers Connect will be the place where long-term and profitable relationships are forged.

So much to see

As well as leading brands and specialist pet care suppliers Glee will be home to a wide range of visitor attractions and events that will showcase the best the industry has to offer.

As a leading worldwide supplier of Garden Décor, Evergreen Enterprises is quickly becoming known in the UK as an innovative and dynamic vendor, offering a wide variety of quality, on-trend products.

With a customer-centric focus and an agile and creative product team, Evergreen works hard to stay focused on fulfilling their primary mission…

“To enhance life by providing exceptional home and garden décor products known for their quality, beauty, and functionality.”

Within the diverse Evergreen range, there is a product and a price point for everyone. 

In the soon to be released Spring 2018 range, consumers will be “wowed” by such unique products as their new Hydro-Wind Spinners.  These spinners spread water over a wide area while providing a fun “water show”.  Brass fittings will ensure a lasting and efficient effect.

Our Firefly Solar Lanterns are an easy, versatile, portable alternative for those times when a light source is needed.  These eco-friendly lanterns offer four different light settings, are waterproof, and can easily be charged with either solar light, or through their convenient USB connection. 

See these and many more of Evergreen’s  fresh, innovative, quality products by visiting their stand at GLEE 19H57, or by contacting them at:

White Pebble International

Unit 2, Plot 11, Terminus Road

Chichester PO198 TX UK

Tel +44(0)1243 780501

Fax +44(0)1243 839332

info@whitepebbleint.com

New from Hygeia Garden Care is the multi award-winning GreenForce Lawn Gold range – an organic based 3-step lawn treatment that is child-safe, pet-safe and won’t turn moss black. 

GreenForce Lawn Gold uses slow release technology to feed and green your lawn for the season while strengthening the root system for thicker, healthier grass.

A unique blend of minerals controls moss naturally without the need to rake out – moss simply disintegrates back into the lawn. Apply GreenForce Lawn Gold Classic as a starter treatment, then GreenForce Lawn Gold Summer Green to keep grass lush and vibrant through the summer months, followed by GreenForce Lawn Gold Winter Protect in autumn to keep your lawn green and moss-free throughout the winter season.

The best defence against moss and weeds is a healthy lawn with GreenForce Lawn Gold!

We also offer a fantastic selection of tomato food, plant food and hard surface treatments to control moss and algae.

This year marks our first time to show at Glee, so come and visit us at Stand 19D18-E19 and see our brilliant range of Hygeia Garden Care products.

For expert gardening advice and more product information, see www.MyGardenExpert.com.

See the team from Vivagreen at GLEE from 11 – 13 September on stand 18H52 or to find out more about Vivagreen’s range of environmentally friendly products go to www.vivagreengroup.com or e-mail the general enquiries office on office@vivagreengroup.com  or call to speak to us on 020 7197 2317.

Vivagreen

DMG House

Deansgrange Business Park

Deansgrange

Co Dublin

A94 H6P5

Ireland

Specialist home and garden pest control product supplier STV will exhibit at Glee in Hall 18, stand L50.  Show visitors will be welcomed by STV’s commercial team, with drinks, snacks and a comfortable seat on offer throughout the show for customers wishing to drop by. 

STV is unveiling an impressive range of NPD this year, including premium-priced insect control products under its Zero In Ultra Power brand, and a wide range of avian and nuisance animal deterrents from Defenders. 

Stockists of The Big Cheese rodent control products will also be able to learn full details of the impact of new regulations on rodenticide baits, set to take effect March 1^st. 2018. 

www.stvpestcontrol.com

info@stvpestcontrol.com

01953 881580

DJ Turfcare – one of the UK’s most formidable suppliers of lawn care products – is excited to announce that at Glee 2017 the company will be officially launching its RHS endorsed range of chemical-free lawn fertiliser products.

Made up of MO Bacter, Bio-Lime and Recovery, the range – created by Belgian lawn care experts, Viano, and distributed by DJ Turfcare in the UK – marks the first lawn care range of this type to receive endorsement from the Royal Horticulture Society. 

At Glee, retailers visiting the DJ Turfcare stand will be able to find out more about the products on offer. Glee will also mark the first time that retailers will see the newly designed packaging that will support this new RHS endorsed range. Featuring a prominent RHS logo, the packaging has been designed to entice consumers at the point of purchase.

David Jenkins, Managing Director at DJ Turfcare, said: “We are incredibly excited to be launching this RHS endorsed range to the market, and feel that Glee is the perfect place to showcase it fully. We have worked hard with our partners, Viano, to create products that deliver time and time again, and to receive recognition from the RHS has made the hard work even more worthwhile. But more importantly, we believe that receiving the RHS endorsement will also be of significant benefit to retailers. The RHS is a highly regarded and recognisable body, and will offer consumers peace of mind and confidence when buying products that are endorsed by them, ultimately boosting sales.”

About the range

DJ Turfcare’s new RHS endorsed range will include three chemical-free lawn fertiliser products - MO Bacter, Bio-Lime and Recovery. Here we find out a little more about the products themselves.

MO Bacter is an organic-based, slow release fertiliser for lawns, which destroys moss as secondary action. It is easily spread, contains no chemicals, is also pet and child-friendly, and is designed to not harm plants and shrubs.

The second product in the range is Bio-Lime, which combats the acidic and sour conditions that can be an ideal environment for moss to thrive, by ‘sweetening’ the soil to raise its pH. Bio-Lime also contains magnesium, which helps the lawn to maintain its colour throughout the cold winter months, making it the ideal year-round lawn treatment.

The final product on offer is Recovery. Recovery has been created for those moments when lawns needs sprucing up. An organic fertiliser, containing a number of effective ingredients – including Humifirst, a unique ingredient that creates biological activity and acts as a plant growth stimulant – Recovery is perfect for use before laying turf, seeding or as an autumn lawn feed. The lawn develops hardwearing characteristics after application, making Recovery the top choice for use after drought, areas of high footfall and after the scarification process. Like the other products in the range, Recovery is also pet and child-friendly.

Find out more

To find out more about DJ Turfcare’s RHS endorsed range be sure to visit the team at Glee 2017 – Hall 19, stand A03. Further details about the company’s full offering can be found by visiting www.djturfcare.co.uk or by calling 01483 200976.

Manufactured and developed in the UK, Block Blitz Gravel Treatment is a unique biodegradable mineral and plant based barrier detergent which has been designed to clean and protect gravel and decorative aggregates, reducing the need for using weed killing products.

The first product of its kind in the UK. Specifically designed to clean and protect gravel driveways and decorative aggregates.

Block Blitz Gravel Treatment is 100% non-abrasive. Contains no bleach, acids or biocides and is biodegradable.

Block Blitz Gravel Treatment is a powder that is quick and easy for the customer to use. Simply empty one pouch into a 10ltr watering can, apply and walk away. No measuring liquids or pumping garden sprayers are needed.

Everybody can now have great looking gravel all year around with this simple low cost solution.

Also launching at Glee is the Block Blitz Watering Can and applicator Rose, specifically designed and engineered to apply the Block Blitz range of powdered paving treatments.

All the Block Blitz range has been designed and manufactured in the UK.

Visit us at Glee, we can found in Hall 17 Stands R03 and P02.

To find out more about Block Blitz and their successful products, go to www.blockblitz.co.uk or e-mail the general enquiries office on enquiries@blockblitz.co.uk or call to speak to us on 01302 246451.

Traditional Garden Games will be showcasing 10 new design led and trend inspired products with great price points. Hook a winner with ‘Big Fish, Little Fish’, try to hide your ‘hand’ with ‘XXL Playing Cards’ or together, pull your opponents over the winning line with ‘Tug of War’ – we know our new collection will charm and appeal to customers of all ages.

Along with our 10 new games, Traditional Garden Games is excited to launch the SEMBRA range of premium quality ‘sow & grow’ kits.  With exclusive UK and Ireland distribution rights to this brand, Traditional Garden Games has SEMBRA’s complete collection of kits which will inspire and encourage adults and children to grow their own herbs and vegetables at home. 

From adult ‘Cocktail’ Kits to children’s ‘BIG’ Winter Vegetables and ‘MINI’ Cherry Tomato Kits, SEMBRA strives to bring the world of ‘hobby’ gardening closer to people of all ages in a fun, easy, guided and educational way.

Kevin McKeever, Managing Director for Traditional Garden Games Ltd said: "As an established toys and games brand in the UK, Traditional Garden Games is delighted to be exhibiting for the first time at Glee. 

"Glee and the show’s Retail Lab, will provide our business with the perfect platform to showcase to the garden centre market, our new garden games which are design lead, trend inspired and at great price points, PLUS the NEW Sembra ‘easy sow and grow’ kits.  We are certain both brands will be attractive additions to retailers’ offerings."

Come and meet the Traditional Garden Games team to see our extensive range of garden games and SEMBRA’s collection ‘sow & grow’ kits, on Stand 18L61.  Alternatively, call 028 777 68742 or email sales@traditionalgardengames.co.uk for more details.

At Glee, we’ll be showcasing products from the Bord na Móna Growise range, including our Bord na Móna Growise Composted Bark which is new for 2017, our extended growing media and new fertiliser ranges along with our premium Pro 5 range.

Our very own Doctor Compost, Deárbhail Ni Chualain PhD, will be on hand with the rest of the team to provide expert help and advice to new and existing customers regarding growing media and the move towards reduced peat or peat free products. 

We’ll be holding Irish Coffee mornings each day and customers will also be able to try our Human Fertiliser drinks. There will be 3 to choose from: Invigorate, Energise and Recharge, or try them all!

Further details on the products being showcased:

New to 2017 - Bord na Móna Growise Composted Bark is a long-lasting, natural mulch, providing an attractive finish to beds and borders. Being composted, will last longer than other bark products and it will slowly release nutrients into soil, increasing soil fertility. It provides an easy to maintain, decorative surface for paths and recreational areas around the garden, and also helps with moisture retention and weed control. Bord na Móna Growise Composted Bark is available in 50l.

The Bord na Móna Growise Fertiliser range, which includes the Bord na Móna Growise Pro 5, utilises innovative formulations and specialist blends to raise the standard of the UK plant food market and give customers the very best performing product whatever the task at hand.

Bord na Móna Pro 5 All Purpose Compost is the company’s fastest-selling newly launched offering for garden centre retailers. Blind independent trials have shown it to be one of the top performers in its class. The carefully crafted, traditional formula follows the Bord na Móna ethos of manufacturing consistently excellent products, with a blend of high quality Irish peat and sustainable alternative ingredients.

Bord na Móna Growise Pro 5 All Purpose Fertiliser is formulated as an easy-to-use, single-application, complete garden fertiliser. Contains 10 essential plant nutrients as well as seaweed and humic acid which release over the season to support growth, enhance flowering and increase crop yields. It includes all major, secondary and trace nutrients needed for strong, healthy plants.

Bord na Móna Growise will be at stand 18L10-M11. Visit www.thegreenergardener.com  for more information, or follow us on our social channels:

Twitter @GreenerGardener

Facebook.com/TheGreenerGardener

These beautiful and functional bowls are handmade from recycled oil drums by family workshops in India. Hand cut metal plates are riveted in the traditional way for strength and durability, and feature the same drop handles as the Original Kadais. These were traditionally used as cooking bowls throughout India, Kadai firebowls repurposed their use and created the Internationally acclaimed Kadai Barbecue Firebowl.

“To show the versatility of the product, Kadai Firebowls have now re-engineered the Kadai to produce a stunning planter & with their one-piece bowl a superb water feature.”

Kadai Planter

An enhanced filter system in the bottom of the bowl allows for drainage and the depth of the bowl allows for deeper root systems. The result, we think, speaks for itself, wouldn’t you agree?

Accessories...

Kadai Warming Rack

Keep food warming gently above the heat while continuing to cook directly on the grill.

Kadai Shield

An alternative to the Kadai Canvas Cover. This metal shield helps to ‘weatherproof’ your Kadai Firebowl. It could also double up as a handy work-top

and snuffer.

Kadai Hot Plate

The Kadai Hot Plate sits directly on top of the main grill. Incredibly versatile for meat, vegetables, fish and fried dishes. Ideal for a barbecue breakfast.

Kadai Water Feature

Our Wilstone one-piece Kadai is a great place to start and with the filter system removed and sealed, the bowl is the basis of a perfect water feature. Add a beautiful water lily or other aquatic plants and you have a water garden to fit even the smallest of spaces.

Kadai Firebowls by Wilstone

Home Farm, Leebotwood, Shropshire SY6 6LX Tel: 01694 771800 www.kadai.com

The Heritage Collection is inspired by History. Each planter incorporates a period design feature found at an English Heritage property, such as the Tudor Rose motifs on fireplaces at Dover Castle in Kent and detailing on statues at the gardens in Wrest Park in Bedfordshire.

Initially, models will be available in Terracini and Clayfibre. Whilst both are hardwearing and frost resistant materials, they offer very different looks; Terracini is a harder wearing variety of Terracotta whilst the eco-friendly Clayfibre provides an authentic, faux lead finish. A variety of sizes and shapes will be available, from a 27cm classic box to a tall 80cm square.

New styles and materials will be added throughout 2018 and 2019.  Further design themes are already being considered by the Pot Company in association with English Heritage – and will again be inspired by site specific features.

The range will be formally launched at Glee, the most valuable garden and outdoor living trade show in the UK, in Birmingham this September. The Pot Company team will be on hand at Stand 20K20-L21 to take orders, ready for fulfilment in 2018.

As with the entire Pot Company range, planters can be ordered individually or in nested sets and pallet combinations. Good margins are on offer to the end retailer and increase with volumes purchased. Merchandising solutions are also available, including point of sale marketing material.

About the Pot Company:

The Pot Company have over 30 years’ experience in supplying garden industry professionals.  With over 30 ranges to choose from, The Pot Company give customers the flexibility to order whatever they want and only what they need. Ranges include contemporary, rustic and traditional styles from value lines to high end items. The Pot Company stock over 250,000 pots at their warehouse in the Kent countryside and have established a rapid fulfilment delivery network.

About English Heritage

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

For more information please contact Katie Weller on Katie@thepotco.com or 01892 890 353.

This year mycorrhizal fungi has been mentioned many times on BBC Gardeners World which reflects the changing times to more sustainable gardening practices. This was further developed by PlantWorks Spring advertising campaign which asked gardeners, 'Given the choice would you garden with chemicals or would you use the natural power of pure biology?' This activity has seen a 30% increase in rootgrow sales so far in 2017.

It has always been an objective for PlantWorks to offer UK gardeners a very real alternative to the conventional chemical approach to plant nutrition so we are pleased to announce the extension of our popular After Plant granular feeds with liquid versions in seven types. In keeping with the core beliefs of the Empathy ethos, all products will contain natural and sustainable ingredients, pioneer new and exciting active components,  offer plants the best biological nutritional solutions modern day science has to offer and be highly effective and easy to use.

The Liquid After Plant formulations are specifically designed around the individual nutrient requirements of specific plant groups and the best method of application is considered very carefully. For instance After plant for Evergreens comes as both a granular and liquid formulation. Evergreens will benefit from a spring top dress with granular feed followed with regular liquid feed feed throught the season. Empathy products are designed to seed soil biology to create an environment where the fertility of the soil is kick started and can support the plant for its lifetime.

Other component parts of Empathy Liquid After Plant are Seaweed, Amino Acids, Nutrients derived from as sustainable sources as possible, Humic and Fulvic Acids, Potassium phosphite (Roses only).

In an exciting move for Living Green, Ireland’s premier certified organic compost; they are launching two composts for the UK market at Glee 2017. With attractive packaging and a track record for quality and service the future looks bright.

Living Green composts are produced on the family farm which has been in the Crossan family for 5 generations, located on the Inishowen peninsula North Donegal. The compost is created when 17,000,000 worms digest organic material converting it into rich and fertile organic worm cast compost.

Worm cast compost is widely known to be superior in many ways and independent scientific plant trials on Living Green compost versus conventional multipurpose compost confirms.

• Over 150% increase in root development
• Over 60 % increase in seed germination
• 15% greater tomato yield
• Marked improvement in plant colour.

Other benefits include

• Better tasting produce
• Better water retention
• The compost has a superior structure , texture and appearance

Neil Crossan from Living Green explains that they are launching 2 products at Glee 2017. The first is pure 100% certified organic worm castings (often referred to as black gold) and then the second is a  certified organic compost that has many uses from an excellent seeding compost to a perfect medium for veg growing.

To find out more about Living Green certified organic compost visit www.livinggreen.ie email on info@livinggreen.ie or call 07974 177713. They are at Glee 2017 hall 20 stand 20A30.

Woodstock Chimes founder and owner, Garry Kvistad, on his front porch, enjoying his Chimes of Olympos – the original Woodstock Chime.

• Authentic and original musically tuned windchime
• Premier quality, affordable & value priced
• Created by GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Garry Kvistad
• The choice of discerning UK customers for nearly 40 years
• Chimes are in stock and ship within 48 hours from our UK warehouse

The first ever musically tuned windchime

Woodstock Chimes founder and owner, Garry Kvistad, created the first windchime tuned to specific musical notes. In the 1970s he was fascinated by the scale of Olympos, a musical scale from the 7^th century B.C., that couldn’t be played on modern instruments. Inspiration struck when he realised he could cut and tune aluminium tubes to the exact frequencies of that ancient scale, and just like that the first musically tuned windchime was born! Garry continues to be the talent behind the design and tuning of all Woodstock Chimes.

The Amazing Grace Chime – Medium, tuned to the opening notes of the popular hymn.

In the beginning, Woodstock Chimes were tuned to scales from various world cultures, such as the Chimes of Kyoto™, which are tuned to an ancient Japanese scale. From there Garry added chimes that paid homage to beloved composers such as Mozart and Pachelbel, and introduced more modern tunings, such as the Amazing Grace Chime™ (above), tuned to the opening notes of that popular hymn.

GRAMMY® Award Winner at the Helm

In addition to his work at Woodstock Chimes, Garry is a professional musician. He has been performing and recording with the ensemble Steve Reich and Musicians since 1979 and is one of the 18 musicians to win a GRAMMY® Award for the 1998 recording of Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians. In 2002 Garry joined NEXUS, the internationally renowned chamber music ensemble based in Canada. Called “the high priests of the percussion world” by the New York Times, NEXUS is considered to be one of the premier percussion ensembles in the world today.

Nearly 40 Years of Chimes

A family-owned business, Woodstock Chimes has been making beautiful music for nearly 40 years. During this time, our product line has expanded many times over. We have the widest variety of price points, tunings and designs in the industry. Many of our chimes now include removable windcatchers that can be personalised to commemorate life events, making the gift of a Woodstock Chime even more special.

Garry is passionate about music, which is why the music made by our windchimes, bells and gongs is unparalleled in the industry.

Hearing a Woodstock Chime is like listening to a

perfectly tuned musical instrument, played by the wind.

See all the Woodstock Chimes UK products here

www.woodstock-chimes.co.uk

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• • • August Preview        - 20th August
    • Late August Preview  - 25th August
    • Full Show Preview           - 1st September
    • Build up preview - Live from the Show - 10th September 
    • Live from the Show Day 1 - 11^th September
    • Live from the Show Day 2  - 12^th September
    • Live from the Show Day3   - 13^th September
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