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Glee New Product Awards 2020 winners revealed on second day of Glee Gathering
Final categories make their pitches
Pitches come in from around the world
Evergreen Garden Care launches all new, all natural lawn care
Vitax launch new products, new sizes and packaging
British Meadow: a new ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ collection from Burgon & Ball
Grilling with a Traeger is so simple
Zest 4 Leisure making life easy
EKJU's new UK sales team ready for the road
The tranquil sound of wind chimes from Primus 
Southern Trident launches 100% natural peat free coir compost with plastic free packaging
Spring flowering bulb sales positive for all and set new highs
Growing with Hygeia has never been easier
Fallen Fruits lanterns create magical atmosphere
Grow Sow Simple unveils fresh new look
Glee Gathering off to a great start
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Glee New Product Awards 2020 winners revealed on second day of Glee Gathering

The winners of the Glee New Product Awards 2020, in association with GTN, have been revealed today with Zest 4 Leisure’s 3 Tier Stackable Raised Bed (above) taking the Best New Product Overall title and Primus' Peppa Pig & Friends Metal Garden Ornaments (below) winning the Best of British Award. Zest 4 Leisure were multiple award winners...


 

The winners of the Glee New Product Awards 2020, in association with GTN, have been revealed today with Zest 4 Leisure’s 3 Tier Stackable Raised Bed (above) taking the Best New Product Overall title and Primus' Peppa Pig & Friends Metal Garden Ornaments (below) winning the Best of British Award. Zest 4 Leisure were multiple award winners...

 

 

Here are all the winners and the shortlisted products.

 

Garden Decoration (Garden ornaments, garden lighting, plant supports, wall art etc)

Winner:

Peppa Pig & Friends Metal Garden Ornaments - Primus

Other shortlisted entries:

Gardena ClickUp! System - Husqvarna UK

Prehistoric Garden Metal Dinosaur Ornaments – Primus

Laguna Wall Fountain by Henri Studio - Henri Studio / Stonecasters

Solar Micro Led Lantern – Kaemingk

 

Garden Home, Giftware and ClothingWild Bird and Wildlife Care

Winner:

Family of Indoor Pot Covers - Woodlodge

Other shortlisted entries:

Feeder Friends Plant Drip Feeders - Jardinopia

Make Your Own Wax Wraps Kit - Goodtobee 

 

Garden Leisure & Entertaining (BBQ's, garden furniture and accessories etc)

Winner:

Burghley Arbour - Zest 4 Leisure

Other shortlisted entries:

Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 - Kamado Joe

Solo Stove Bonfire - Specflue Ltd

 

Garden Retail & Industry Services

Winner:

FUSE Mobile Loyalty App - Swan Retail

Other shortlisted entry:

Flexible Walkway – Fordingbridge

 

Garden Tools & Machinery (Hand and powered garden tools, garden gloves, garden kneelers etc)

Winner:

Gardena Leaf and Grass Collector - Husqvarna UK

Other shortlisted entries:

Fruit Collector Harvesting Net - Fruit Collector

GARDENA Garden Rollup Hosebox 20m - Husqvarna UK

 

Garden Wild Bird and Wildlife Products (Wild bird feeds, feeders, wild life products etc)

Winners:

The Hedgehog Barn - Wildlife World

Perched Bird Feeder Stake - Woodlodge Products

Other shortlisted entries:

Acorn Bird Feeders – Fallen Fruits

Artisan Wild Bird Nesters - Wildlife World

Solar Insect Houses - Kaemingk

 

Garden Growing Containers (All pots, planters, hanging baskets etc) 

Winner:

3 Tier Stackable Raised Bed - Zest 4 Leisure

Other shortlisted entries:

Bio-Based Growing Tray (6 x 12cm Pots) – Garland Products

'Flow' eco pots – Fargro

 

Garden Landscaping (Paving, statuary, garden buildings etc)

Winners:

Railroad Stepping Stone – Primeur

Cherry Blossom Arch - Zest 4 Leisure

Other shortlisted entries:

ONDULINE EASYLINE - Onduline Building Products

Oslo Panel - Jagram S.A.

 

Pet Products

Winner:

Banana Facial & Natural Tear Stain Treatment – HOWND

Other shortlisted entries:

Skouts Honor Litter Box Deodorizer 1035ml – Vital Pet Group

Skouts Honor Stain & Odour Remover 1035ml – Vital Pet Group

Yarrah Organic Cat Adult Dry Grain Free Chicken & Fish 800g – Vital Pet Group

 

Garden Plants, Seeds and Bulbs 

Winner:

Vegetable & Seed Growing Kit – Taylors Bulbs

Other shortlisted entries:

Coniogramme emeiensis ‘Golden Zebra' - JAVADO

Johnsons Microgreens Range - Mr Fothergills Seeds

Rhododendron Encore® - JAVADO

 

Garden Growing Materials (Feeds, pest & weed control, growing media, cloches, seed trays etc)

Winner:

Miracle-Gro & Levington Peat Free Range – Evergreen Garden Care

Other shortlisted entries:

BloominAmazing Rich Planting Stuff - West Country Soil Improvement

Ecofective Plant Disease Defence - Sipcam Home and Garden

Happy Compost range expansion - The Greener Gardening Company

No-Gnats - Lava-Lite

Zaper Slug Fence - The Environmental Factor Inc

 

Best of British Award

Peppa Pig & Friends Metal Garden Ornaments - Primus

 

Houseplant Award

Echeveria pulvinata Devotion - JAVADO

Feeder Friends Plant Drip Feeders - Jardinopia

 

ECO Award

Bio-Based Growing Tray (6 x 12cm Pots) – Garland Products

'Flow' eco pots – Fargro

 

Best New Product Overall at Glee 2020

3 Tier Stackable Raised Bed - Zest 4 Leisure

 

Final categories make their pitches

The final six categories of this year’s Glee New Product Awards, in association with GTN, were put before the expert panel of judges today (Wednesday), from an impressive shortlist revealed here...


The final six categories of this year’s Glee New Product Awards, in association with GTN, were put before the expert panel of judges today (Wednesday), from an impressive shortlist revealed here.

 

The following products were shortlisted in the final categories that were pitched LIVE to the judges at 12.30pm.

 

Garden Growing Containers (All pots, planters, hanging baskets etc)

3 Tier Stackable Raised Bed - Zest 4 Leisure

Bio-Based Growing Tray (6 x 12cm Pots) – Garland Products

'Flow' eco pots – Fargro

 

Garden Landscaping (Paving, statuary, garden buildings etc)

Cherry Blossom Arch - Zest 4 Leisure

ONDULINE EASYLINE - Onduline Building Products

Oslo Panel - Jagram S.A.

Railroad Stepping Stone - Primeur

 

Pet Products

Banana Facial & Natural Tear Stain Treatment - HOWND

Skouts Honor Litter Box Deodorizer 1035ml – Vital Pet Group

Skouts Honor Stain & Odour Remover 1035ml – Vital Pet Group

Yarrah Organic Cat Adult Dry Grain Free Chicken & Fish 800g – Vital Pet Group

 

Garden Plants, Seeds and Bulbs 

Coniogramme emeiensis ‘Golden Zebra' - JAVADO

Johnsons Microgreens Range - Mr Fothergills Seeds

Rhododendron Encore® - JAVADO

Vegetable & Seed Growing Kit – Taylors Bulbs

 

Garden Growing Materials (Feeds, pest & weed control, growing media, cloches, seed trays etc)

BloominAmazing Rich Planting Stuff - West Country Soil Improvement

Ecofective Plant Disease Defence - Sipcam Home and Garden

Happy Compost range expansion - The Greener Gardening Company

Miracle-Gro & Levington Peat Free Range – Evergreen Garden Care

No-Gnats - Lava-Lite

Zaper Slug Fence - The Environmental Factor Inc

 

The Garden Wild Bird and Wildlife Products, due to be pitched yesterday, was added to today's programme.

 

Garden Wild Bird and Wildlife Products (Wild bird feeds, feeders, wild life products etc)

Solar Insect Houses - Kaemingk

Acorn Bird Feeders – Fallen Fruits

The Hedgehog Barn - Wildlife World

Artisan Wild Bird Nesters - Wildlife World

Perched Bird Feeder Stake - Woodlodge Products

 

This year's judging panel is:  Andy Bunker - Alton Garden Centre, Roger Crookes - Garden Centre Consultant, Nicola Pugh - Pughs Garden Centres, Tom Grinell - Blue Diamond Garden Centres, Mel Livingstone - Fron Goch Garden Centre, and Ian Hodgson - Garden News. 

 

Trevor Pfeiffer from GTN will again chair the pitching sessions, keeping to a strict time limit of 2 minutes per pitch.

 

To tune in and watch register for the Glee Gathering here.

Pitches come in from around the world

Shortlisted products in five of the eleven Glee New Product Awards, in association with GTN, were pitched LIVE! to the judges on the first day of Glee Gathering. Pitches came in from around the world, including USA and Finland, making it a truly global event...


Shortlisted products in five of the eleven Glee New Product Awards, in association with GTN, were pitched LIVE! to the judges on the first day of Glee Gathering.

 

Pitches came in from around the world, including USA and Finland, making it a truly global event.

 

Garden Decoration (Garden ornaments, garden lighting, plant supports, wall art etc)

Gardena ClickUp! System - Husqvarna UK

Laguna Wall Fountain by Henri Studio - Henri Studio / Stonecasters

Peppa Pig & Friends Metal Garden Ornaments - Primus

Prehistoric Garden Metal Dinosaur Ornaments - Primus

Solar Micro Led Lantern - Kaemingk

 

Garden Home, Giftware and ClothingWild Bird and Wildlife Care

Family of Indoor Pot Covers - Woodlodge

Feeder Friends Plant Drip Feeders - Jardinopia

Make Your Own Wax Wraps Kit - Goodtobee

 

Garden Leisure & Entertaining (BBQ's, garden furniture and accessories etc)

Burghley Arbour - Zest 4 Leisure

Solo Stove Bonfire - Specflue Ltd

Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 - Kamado Joe

 

Garden Retail & Industry Services

Flexible Walkway - Fordingbridge

FUSE Mobile Loyalty App - Swan Retail

 

Garden Tools & Machinery (Hand and powered garden tools, garden gloves, garden kneelers etc)

Gardena Leaf and Grass Collector - Husqvarna UK

GARDENA Garden Rollup Hosebox 20m - Husqvarna UK

Fruit Collector Harvesting Net - Fruit Collector

 

All of these products were pitched LIVE! to the judges in the first Glee Gathering Glee New Product Awards session today( Tuesday 15th September 2020). The Garden Wild Bird and Wildlife Products, due to be pitched today, will now get their chance before the judges tomorrow (Wednesday).

 

Garden Wild Bird and Wildlife Products (Wild bird feeds, feeders, wild life products etc)

Solar Insect Houses - Kaemingk

Acorn Bird Feeders – Fallen Fruits

The Hedgehog Barn - Wildlife World

Artisan Wild Bird Nesters - Wildlife World

Perched Bird Feeder Stake - Woodlodge Products

 

 

The shortlists have been selected from an entry of over 160 products submitted by Glee Gathering exhibitors for this first virtual version of the annual Glee New Product Awards. 

 

This year's judging panel is:  Andy Bunker - Alton Garden Centre, Roger Crookes - Garden Centre Consultant, Nicola Pugh - Pughs Garden Centres, Tom Grinell - Blue Diamond Garden Centres, Mel Livingstone - Fron Goch Garden Centre, and Ian Hodgson - Garden News. 

 

Trevor Pfeiffer from GTN chaired the pitching sessions and kept the strict time limit of 2 minutes per pitch.

 

To tune in and watch register for the Glee Gathering here.

 

 

 
Evergreen Garden Care launches all new, all natural lawn care
Leading garden care company unveils two new SKUs to successful Miracle-Gro lawncare line

To meet the demand for natural lawn care products, Evergreen Garden Care (www.lovethegarden.com) and their leading brand Miracle-Gro are delighted to announce the launch of two new products, new Miracle-Gro Evergreen Natural 4in1 and Miracle-Gro Thick’R Lawn. 


To meet the demand for natural lawn care products, Evergreen Garden Care (www.lovethegarden.com) and their leading brand Miracle-Gro are delighted to announce the launch of two new products, new Miracle-Gro Evergreen Natural 4in1 and Miracle-Gro Thick’R Lawn. 

 

New Miracle-Gro® Evergreen Natural 4in1 is a 100% natural version of Miracle-Gro® Evergreen Complete 4in1, the No 1 Lawn care brand in the UK market (GfK, Total Panel Market, YTD June 2020).

 

With the demand for more sustainable gardening solutions increasing, the innovative launch from Evergreen Garden Care is natural, pesticide-free, and available in 100% from plant based recyclable packaging.

 

The formula doesn’t compromise on quality, delivering with first visible results in seven days and taking only four weeks for lawns to become thicker and greener.

 

The unique combination of 100% plant based nutrients of Miracle-Gro® Natural 4in1 will prevent the growth of new weeds and help fight moss. The first effects will be rapid and visible after only 2 days, with optimal results in 2 to 4 weeks.

 

The second new launch to Miracle-Gro’s portfolio is Miracle-Gro® Thick’R Lawn. Designed and proven at Evergreen Levington Research Station to make lawns 50% thicker after just one use and in just one month. The fertiliser will nourish grass for up to three months and improve the pH of the soil. Thick’R lawn is made from 100% natural materials and is available in recyclable packaging. The new product delivers first results seen in just seven days.  

 

Evergreen Garden Care Senior Category Manager, Pery Mitsiou comments: “Listening to the new and developing consumer demands, our aim as innovators in the category is to develop products which meet their needs. Years ago, all-natural gardening wasn’t something considered when launching new products in the garden care industry, or even across the wider market. Whereas now, we are committed to paving the way for our sector with eco-conscious products that perform and meet the needs of changing trends.”

  • Miracle-Gro Natural 4in1 is available in 85m2 (RRP: £16.99) 175m2 (RRP: £29.99) and 260m2 (RRP: £39.99).
  • Miracle Gro Thick’R Lawn is available in 80m2 (RRP: £12.99) and 150m2 (RRP: £24.99).

 

To find out more, visit www.evergreentrade.co.uk

Vitax launch new products, new sizes and packaging

It’s all new at Vitax this year as it launches new products, new packaging and new sizes for the 2021 season...


 

It’s all new at Vitax this year as it launches new products, new packaging and new sizes for the 2021 season. 

 

Launching a new organic range in response to gardeners’ demands for environmentally-friendly products which are non-toxic and chemical free, both Vitax Organic All Purpose Plant Food and Vitax Organic Tomato Food tick all the boxes for eco-friendly gardening. 

 

Bearing the Organic Farmers & Growers approved mark, both use 100% natural ingredients, child, pet and bee-friendly and suitable for vegan gardening. 

 

The new products also use recyclable bottles with stand-out designs to help gardeners choose organic products easily. 

 

Popular organic products will also be available in new sizes for 2021. Both Organic Rose Food and Organic Potato Fertiliser will now be available in 4.5kg tubs which utilise post-recycled plastic.   

 

New additions for 2021 

Nippon Insect Killer: This ‘one-stop’ pest controller has answered the call for a multi-purpose solution to enable a bug-free home. Kills on contact, it is ideal for all flying and crawling pests including ants, mosquitoes, wasps and flies.  

 

Vitax Slug Traps: Two, re-usable slug traps, ideal for organic gardens. Easy-to-use, they are set within the ground and will protect gardens without the need to use pesticides. 

 

SBK, 1 litre ready-to-use spray: The only non-glyphosate weedkiller which will tackle tough woody weeds, it comes in a new size for 2021. Easy-to-use, it will control brambles, docks, thistles and nettles. 

 

One of the most important areas Vitax continues to invest in is its point of sale materials and merchandise.  All new products have been designed to stand out from the crowd, especially the new organic range. 

 

Gardeners want to know they are purchasing the right product for the right plant and Vitax’s packaging has been specifically designed to be merchandised both in and outdoors to provide a linked-sale opportunity for garden centres and nurseries.  

 

To find out more visit: www.vitax.co.uk or email: info@vitax.co.uk  

British Meadow: a new ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ collection from Burgon & Ball

This autumn there are beautiful new choices in the top-selling ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ range of gardening gifts from Burgon & Ball, the UK’s longest-established manufacturer of garden tools. The new ‘British Meadow’ design collection showcases delicate meadow flowers and butterflies, tapping into the trend for more informal gardens where nature can find a home, and the rekindling of our love for native British wildflowers and wildlife...


 

This autumn there are beautiful new choices in the top-selling ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ range of gardening gifts from Burgon & Ball, the UK’s longest-established manufacturer of garden tools. The new ‘British Meadow’ design collection showcases delicate meadow flowers and butterflies, tapping into the trend for more informal gardens where nature can find a home, and the rekindling of our love for native British wildflowers and wildlife. 

 

The new ‘British Meadow’ collection includes top-selling lines from previous RHS Gifts design collections, also introducing a new gifting option with gift-boxed RHS-endorsed gardening snips to update and refresh the range. What’s more, with gorgeously designed, plastic-free packaging, the collection demonstrates that style can go hand-in-hand with concern for the environment, now an important consideration for shoppers.  

 

The elegant new design has been created by Burgon & Ball featuring illustrations dating back to 1815, specially selected from the RHS Lindley Library of historic botanical art. A classic navy blue background lets the jewel colours of the blooms and butterflies shine out, bringing this lovely design to life. 

 

The popular ‘letterbox-friendly’ gift options return in the new colourway. An RHS-endorsed flower and fruit snip, and a set of an RHS-endorsed pruner with holster carrying the British Meadow design, are both presented in gift boxes less than 3cm in height, ideal for sending by post. Engineered cardboard keeps the tools firmly in place inside their sturdy, beautifully printed card box. With blue soft-grip handles to match the design, the cutting tools carry a 10-year guarantee, so shoppers know they are choosing a high-quality gift.   

 

The RHS-endorsed trowel and fork set also uses cardboard packaging, going entirely-plastic-free for the first time. This top-selling gifting favourite looks very striking in the new British Meadow design. The tools have painted blue handles bearing the RHS logo and the trowel carries an engraved Gertrude Jekyll quote. As always, the tools have a lifetime guarantee, indicating their quality. 

 

The seed packet storage tin, a firm favourite of the range following its debut in the British Bloom collection, has been designed by gardeners, for gardeners. With smooth moulded curves, the tin is divided into three useful compartments, including a lengthways one to accommodate the very largest seed packets.   

 

The remaining items in the British Meadow line-up are the ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ gifting favourites twine in a tin, gardening gloves, indoor watering can, and super-comfortable Kneelo® kneeler, which showcases the beautiful design to stunning effect. 

 

The new collection looks simply gorgeous when displayed on the stylish ‘All You Need’ merchandising kit, and will make an eye-catching attraction in any gifting display. With RRPs from just £9.99 up to £24.99, this Christmas there’s the perfect gardening gift for every budget in the new British Meadow ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ collection.  

Grilling with a Traeger is so simple
Craft amazing meals like a master

Traeger’s ease of use and simple controls let you focus on what matters: your food, your family, and your friends. With the digitally controlled convection heating system, setting the temperature on your grill is as easy as turning on your oven...


 

Traeger’s ease of use and simple controls let you focus on what matters: your food, your family, and your friends. With the digitally controlled convection heating system, setting the temperature on your grill is as easy as turning on your oven. 

 

The digital controllers on a Traeger grill ensure that you get precise, consistent temperatures throughout your cooking. And if that wasn’t enough, the Pro, Ironwood and Timberline series all come equipped with WiFIRE® enabled controllers – giving you the ability to easily control your grill from anywhere using the Traeger App or your smart home device. 

 

Traeger’s patented WiFIRE® technology means you don’t have to constantly monitor the fire, so you can relax and enjoy the whole grilling process, confident of perfect results every time. You can simply check and adjust the grill anytime, anywhere, from low and slow to hot and fast, cook everything with ease. 

 

To ensure you get the best out of your Traeger grill – you’ll find plenty of really helpful tips, tricks and recipes on the Traeger website or app, to make your grilling experience as simple and enjoyable as possible. There’s also plenty of guidance on caring for your grill and pellets, including instructions on how to clean your grill, weather protection advice and grill safety. 

 

With 8 different variants, Traeger’s line-up of grills are so simple to use and each brings unrivalled wood-fired flavour to the table. From the portable Ranger - great to take traveling or for smaller outdoor spaces - to the Timberline 1300 that can grill a feast for the entire neighbourhood - there’s a Traeger to fit everyone’s needs. 

Zest 4 Leisure making life easy

Convenience is key to the customer - and no more so than nowadays - which is why Zest 4 Leisure has had such a fantastic response at the Glee Gathering to its new easier build concept...


 

Convenience is key to the customer - and no more so than nowadays - which is why Zest 4 Leisure has had such a fantastic response at the Glee Gathering to its new easier build concept. 

 

New products like the Tenby Arbour and the Burghley Arbour with its extra deep canopy have had a rapturous reception, not only because they are stylish and comfortable, but also because they are so easy to build. 

 

 

Today, with gardens more important than ever before  – and online sales an ever bigger part of the garden sector - Zest 4 Leisure has been focusing on making decorative garden structures, outdoor seating and dining and grow your own even easier to deliver.  The new easier build concept is all about making assembly simple, intuitive and less complicated for the consumer, by designing ease into the product from inception.   

 

Zest 4 Leisure’s easy to build approach is about enabling customers to enjoy the benefits of natural wood products and the sense of wellbeing they bring to the garden in a more straightforward manner by using DFMA (Designed for Manufacture and Assembly) principles.  This means that new products have fewer components, which are more easily put together. 

 

As a result, Zest 4 Leisure’s new products for 2021 are wherever possible designed not only for comfort and style, taking account of the latest consumer trends, they are also part of the easy to build initiative.  This is squarely aimed at the convenience gardener but will of course appeal to anyone keen to improve their outdoor space. 

 

As always, the company’s comprehensive series of ‘how-to’ animated product assembly videos are all easily accessible on YouTube. 

EKJU's new UK sales team ready for the road


Quality garden furniture and grow-your-own products supplier EKJU, which recently set up a new UK limited company, has assembled a team of vastly experienced sales professionals tasked with generating new garden centre stockists.


 

EKJU is one of Europe’s biggest manufacturers of timber garden furniture and has been supplying products into the UK for several years, using northern European FSC pine and spruce that is ideal for use on garden furniture due to its high density and durability.

 

Egons, Klauss, Juris & Uldis, the founders of EKJU, had a vision to create garden furniture that is crafted with the care and attention needed to ensure the product lasts as long as it takes to re-grow a new tree. Since 1992 the company has sourced only from FSC certified forests, upholding its founders’ ethos.

 

The new sales team covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and consists of specialist sales agents who have been selling into UK garden centres for many years, strengthening the EKJU team with a dedicated UK resource and logistical network.

 

Stockists can look forward to a high-quality reliable range of timber products. They will also find a supplier that takes the upmost care and attention at every stage of production, using extensive knowledge, techniques and state-of-the-art machinery to ensure consistently robust and smooth product finishing.

 

To book an appointment with your local EKJU sales representative, please see an accompanying image which shows by region contact details. If you want to know any general information about EKJU then you can contact EKJU Sales & Marketing Director Laura Galzone by email here  or click here to view the EKJU catalogue to browse the product range.

 

 
The tranquil sound of wind chimes from Primus 

Looking for a more tranquil addition to the garden?  Primus, a leading supplier of hand crafted gifts and ornaments to garden centres, is launching a unique collection of wind chimes at Glee...


 

Looking for a more tranquil addition to the garden?  Primus, a leading supplier of hand crafted gifts and ornaments to garden centres, is launching a unique collection of wind chimes at Glee. 

 

The perfect addition to enhance any outdoor living space, Primus will be unveiling the new sound of 2021 with a brand new range from its Tranquil Harmonies collection.   A choice of three within the collection of Concerto, Adante and Chorus windchimes, with an RRP from £29.99,  add a touch of calm, peace and tranquillity to any green space, balcony or window.   

 

Musically tuned and with a unique tone developed by Primus there's nowhere else you can find these amazing wind chimes which are guaranteed to be on any consumer wish list next year. 

 

Concerto musically tuned wind chimes are produced using high quality thick aluminium tubes creating a soft, mellow resonating sound and with the merchandiser offer on this range alone from Primus would give a potential retailer profit of over £780.  What’s not to love! 

 

In addition to these amazingly tuned wind chimes, Primus also has smaller wind chimes for the consumer who wants something decorative, including designs with stained glass and silhouettes to catch the sunlight effortlessly. 

 

To top it off Primus is giving a free stained Tranquil Harmonies merchandising stand on all first orders.    

Southern Trident launches 100% natural peat free coir compost with plastic free packaging

In under three years Southern Trident, through the brand Coco & Coir, has set new standards for the highest consistency and quality of Coir compost combined with the highest regard for the environment...


In September 2017, Southern Trident was formed by its three founders, to bring their experience, knowledge, and passion for Coir from their home state of Tamal Nadu, India to the UK marketplace.  

 

Southern Trident supplies high quality coir based growing medium and eco-friendly doormats. Coir is a 100% natural, sustainable, renewable, and organic material. Certified raw material is supplied direct from audited sources to the UK in a seamless fully Southern Trident managed operation. Product is further inspected, then packaged in the UK using 100% recyclable, compostable materials. Southern Trident markets in the UK under the Coco & Coir brand. Sustainability is at the heart of Southern Tridents foundation, products that work for the consumer, the environment and meet the aims of the Southern Trident strongly held company values of Green today, Greener tomorrow. 

 

The UK is moving towards the cessation of peat extraction from natural bog lands, to protect, wildlife, the natural environment, habitats key to continued biodiversity and ensure that peat bogs continue to lock away Carbon Dioxide. Coir compost is the most stable of the peat free growing medium materials, coming from a single organic source. 

 

In under three years Southern Trident, through the brand Coco & Coir, has set new standards for the highest consistency and quality of Coir compost combined with the highest regard for the environment. These facets together with dedication to customer service and professional presentation of commercial propositions has led to a sales performance that has far exceeded budgets, resulting in the expansion of the management team and a move to a much larger production and distribution site.

 

The branding, products, range, and labelling have undergone a complete review for launch from September. NPD has resulted in additional new Coco & Coir products, such as COCO DOTS and innovative, unique, recyclable non plastic packaging, that carries appealing, interesting reading to inform consumers and links to additional product background and information, that reinforce the authenticity of Coco & Coir. Litre for litre Coco & Coir products are lighter, easier to shop, and are impulse carry home compost purchase. Coco & Coir ranges are ideally suited to instore, click & collect, and online sales – requiring no further packaging or handling costs.

 

Recognising the importance of merchandising to appeal to consumers and further drive sales, Southern Trident have developed fully merchandised display units, that adhere to and maintain the strongly held company ethos of minimal environmental impact. The displays are constructed of recycled material, that can be further recycled after use.  

 

Customer service is paramount to Southern Trident. In September Southern Trident launches its Garden Retail Response Unit, trade show on wheels. In these challenging times, absence of trade events, let Southern Trident visit you, observing all protocols, to view the Coco & Coir ranges, view merchandising options discuss trading agreement options and meet your requirements. 

 

To join and benefit from the Southern Trident, Coco & Coir  success:

Email - ian@southerntrident.com or call 07368 134605

www.southerntrident.com

https://www.facebook.com/cocoandcoir

https://www.instagram.com/cocoandcoir/

https://www.twitter.com/cocoandcoir

https://www.linkedin.com/company/southerntrident

Spring flowering bulb sales positive for all and set new highs

Taylors are reporting an excellent start in sales of spring flowering bulbs in these early weeks of the autumn bulb planting campaign...


 

Taylors are reporting an excellent start in sales of spring flowering bulbs in these early weeks of the autumn bulb planting campaign. 

 

From the Summer Planting seed potatoes, the appetite for anything to plant in the garden continues, a trend that delights Ian Clark, Business Manager, Taylors Bulbs:

 

“Although we have been unsurprised by the demand for any Grow-Your-Own veg such as the Christmas potatoes and the onion sets, we did wonder if the strength in ornamental plant sales, compost and pots was being driven by a need for instant gratification (the “Ground Force effect”) and we wouldn’t see as much positivity in the bulb sales.  To see in the data that traditional gardeners, as well as those who are gardening more than they might normally, are buying bulbs in such volumes is a very pleasing situation.”

 

Market information is reporting positive bulb sales in all channels including supermarkets, DIY stores, garden centres and online, with sales reported anything up to +180%, allowing all types of garden retailer to explore their market opportunity with their loyal customers as well as the 3 million new gardeners identified in the recent Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) market research.

 

 

Ian adds: “The demand for replenishment in these past few weeks has been extraordinary but we still have bulbs available for top-up ordering.  Considering that we have to commit to our quantities before a single bulb is delivered to our customers, we have managed to replenish lots of customers with extra stock and we are pretty pleased to still have availability across most species, although the earlier flowering types such as dwarf tulips, crocus, iris reticulata and snowdrops are all very limited as the growing season was hit by the very dry spring.  Daffodil availability is particularly good and we are still able to offer fill-a-bag daffs as well as bulk value sacks and pre-packs in many varieties.”

 

 

With amaryllis due to hit stores in the next two weeks, one of the easiest to grow flowering houseplants available is sure to be an attractive potential purchase for many people unable to get away.  Where they have become pigeon-holed as Christmas gifts, is this the year that amaryllis break-free from that shackle and become the new orchid?  Keep us informed of your display ideas by emailing trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk

 

For more information, contact Taylors Bulbs on 01406 422266, Email sales@taylors-bulbs.com, or visit their website www.taylors-bulbs.com

 

 

 
Growing with Hygeia has never been easier

In 12 months, Irish-based Hygeia - experts in high performance garden care ranges - has seen its market share grow by over 400%, as its powerful organic and veganic messaging has resonated with retailers and consumers alike.


In 12 months, Irish-based Hygeia - experts in high performance garden care ranges - has seen its market share grow by over 400%, as its powerful organic and veganic messaging has resonated with retailers and consumers alike.

 

From its Nature Safe organic range which offers sustainable solutions for common gardening tasks, to the NPK based, Goulding range which brings to market effective and affordable tomato and plant feeds, Hygeia’s offering is expansive, proven and responsive to changing consumer and environmental demands, which explains why the company’s growth has been so significant.

 

Thriving in lockdown

The Covid-19 lockdown couldn’t stop Hygeia’s growth. In fact, the nationwide pandemic has contributed to it as a new gardening army came to appreciate the mental and physical benefits of gardening. Many of these gardeners also turned to organic and veganic options, foregoing chemical alternatives, as the protection of their own corner of the world became a concept that shaped consumer buying habits throughout 2020. 

 

Hygeia also worked tirelessly to support its retailers during lockdown. From extended terms, and 24/7 support, the personable service has stood Hygeia in good stead for maintaining its continued growth. The team, however, are not ones to rest on their laurels.  Whilst the sales team were busy supporting customers and production continued throughout lockdown to meet demand, Hygeia also identified an opportunity to diversify its portfolio to offer an additional product – HyClean – a rapid action, anti-virus cleaner and disinfectant for use on non-porous surfaces and fabric around the home and garden. Within weeks of the initial concept, HyClean was being manufactured and was ready to hit stores. 

 

Talking about HyClean, Tom Stolworthy, Hygeia’s UK Country Manager, said: “Until now cleaning products have been the mainstay of DIY or supermarket retail, but with HyClean we are offering garden retailers the opportunity to add an additional product line to their Hygeia order. In doing so, these retailers can offer customers a product that provides total peace of mind when tackling the Covid-19 virus around their homes and garden. It’s a great add-on line and will drive impulse sales when positioned at the tills thanks to the clear and concise packaging and supporting point of sale. We’re already receiving superb feedback and are looking forward to rolling out HyClean to more retailers in 2021.”

 

Bestselling ranges

With a diverse product catalogue, Hygeia offers something for everyone and for all gardening jobs. In the last 12 months it has seen its Nature Safe range enjoy significant sales and wide-reaching trade and consumer engagement.  Exclusive to Hygeia, the range currently includes Lawn Feed with Seed, Patch Fix Seed with Feed, Granular Plant Food, Liquid Plant Food with Seaweed, Liquid Tomato Food with Seaweed and a straight ‘Wild Atlantic’ Seaweed as well as a new-for-2021 Probiotic. Safe for use around children and pets, the Nature Safe range is completely plant-based, and uses no animal by-products or poultry additions. Each of the products has been designed to promote a healthy eco-system and is bee-friendly, ensuring that our essential pollinators are kept safe and sound.

 

Elsewhere, Hygeia’s 4in1 Lawn Feed, Weed & Mosskiller – part of the Green Force range – has also proved popular. Designed to create healthier, stronger and greener lawns, the ease of application and range of sizes (150 - 750m2) has made it easy for retailers to achieve high sales levels for this offering.

 

Goulding’s super concentrated Tomato Feed has also led the charge for Hygeia. Packing the soil full of enriching humics, this leading tomato feed is available in both a one litre bottle (500 feeds) and a 20-litre refill box which encourages gardeners to ditch single use plastic dependency and fill their own containers with the concentrate. It is this concept of environmental responsibility that will see garden retailers gain even more customer loyalty.

 

 

Looking ahead to 2021

It has been confirmed that 2021 will see even more exciting additions join the Hygeia portfolio. New introductions will include the new Probiotic within the Nature Safe range, as well as Biogold Vigor, a new plant and tomato feed which benefits from unrivalled scientific innovation from Alltech Crop Science, designed to significantly improve plants’ resistance to stress and result in higher yields of fruit and vegetables, better quality produce and more uniform crops. A new 250ml Lawn Weed Killer will also be introduced, providing retailers with much-needed supplier choice when it comes to this bestselling product.

 

However, Hygeia isn’t looking too far ahead as Tom explains: “We’re excited to be sharing our new innovations ahead of the 2021 gardening season, but before then we are going to be busy working with our retail customers to help them optimise autumn and winter sales. With increased activity in lawn care this summer, we anticipate seeing this demand continue into the autumn and winter season as consumers will not want to see their hard work and money spent to go to waste over these colder months. I think it’s imperative that garden centres have a presence of autumn and winter products available to ensure consumers remain engaged in looking after their gardens. At Hygeia, myself and our ever-growing sales team will be working hard over the coming weeks and months to ensure stock is on the ground when it is needed most, both now and throughout 2021.”

 

To find out more about Hygeia please visit www.hygeia.ie / www.mygardenexpert.com

Fallen Fruits lanterns create magical atmosphere

 

As the darker evenings are now upon us, Fallen Fruits candle lanterns are perfect for creating a magical atmosphere in any outdoor space...


 

As the darker evenings are now upon us, Fallen Fruits candle lanterns are perfect for creating a magical atmosphere in any outdoor space. 

 

Available in a range of sizes and perfect for use with tealights or pillar candles, these iron and glass lanterns create a magical atmosphere when hung from a tree branch or pergola, or just simply pop them on the patio, decking or an outdoor table to create a beautiful, ambient light. 

 

Fallen Fruits lanterns are the perfect companion for our range of Fire Bowls and chimeneas, allowing the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors all year round. Visit the website to see these and other fantastic products in our Virtual Showroom, or download a catalogue today (click here).

 

 

 

Virtual Showroom 

New for Autumn 2020 we are pleased to be able to bring you the chance to immerse yourselves in our brand-new Virtual Showroom (click here to view).

 

Offering you the chance to discover our entire catalogue in full detail and shop with ease direct from our website section by section, all from the comfort of your own home or office. 

 

Follow the pre-loaded highlights for a quick tour, or guide yourself around at your own leisure. Each section is packed with our unique products and linked directly to our website so that you can easily find more information on the items you wish to view. 

 

As always our stunning UK Showroom is still open to customers who wish to come along and view the entire product range in an unhurried and relaxed environment. 

 

Set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, it provides a great opportunity to preview new products, meet with your area sales representative, discuss your requirements for key garden categories such as Birdcare, Wildlife, Indoor Plant sundries, giftware and furniture while being inspired by our stunning visual merchandising all while adhering to the current social distancing guidelines that are in place.  

Grow Sow Simple unveils fresh new look

Grow Sow Simple have revealed a fresh new look to the popular seed pod range SeedCell. The convenient grow your own range has undergone a transformational design for 2021 which is part of the companies plans to launch a more mature brand image...


Grow Sow Simple have revealed a fresh new look to the popular seed pod range SeedCell. The convenient grow your own range has undergone a transformational design for 2021 which is part of the companies plans to launch a more mature brand image. 
 
Dan Robson, Managing Director and founder of Grow Sow Simple, said "We launched SeedCell in 2015 and as the company has developed and grown over the past 5 years, we wanted the packaging to reflect the changes we have gone through over time. We feel the new look branding still retains the colourful and exciting nature of the brand while also giving the products a sense of maturity and earnestness. 
 
This is not the only exciting change to the SeedCell range however with a new range of premium floor display and a cardboard end of aisle display to suit any retailer's need. The premium wooden displays include a 10" HD screen with a short promotional film on loop. Not all customers of course have enough space for a floor display and so Grow Sow Simple have developed the new 'end of aisle displays'. built with a hook system to connect to any shelving or end of aisle display, the displays can be merchandised near relevant products, such as soil, pot and plant food. The displays carry three seed varieties with themes to help encourage customers to buy together the range includes; Tomato Selection, Salad Selection and Herb Selection.
To further expand on the popularity and success of the SeedCell mixed disks, Grow Sow Simple have added 4 seed varieties to every mix and have expanded their range to include new mixed disks such as Superfoods, Allotment Gardener and Small space gardner including new curiosities like Cucamelon and healthy favorites such as Kale and Spinach. 
 
Gardening has become popular during the UK's lockdown period, as many new and inexperienced gardeners are starting to grow for the first time. This is not a trend that is disappearing and customers who want to start their own garden often feel that they lack the knowledge or experience to start and grow their own garden. These customers are looking for a convenient, uncomplicated solution such as SeedCell, which is easy to use and simple to manage, offering effortless gardening with proven results, giving customers the confidence they need to keep growing.
 
Glee Gathering off to a great start

Glee Gathering got off to a storming start on Tuesday with lots of ‘exhibitor’ and ‘visitor’ activity at the beginning of the two-day ‘virtual’ show. Event director Matthew Mein was pleased with the first day, saying: “For an industry that’s had a challenging year for new product development, there have been loads of really good ideas at the Glee Gathering today..."


 

Glee Gathering got off to a storming start on Tuesday with lots of ‘exhibitor’ and ‘visitor’ activity at the beginning of the two-day ‘virtual’ event.

 

Event director Matthew Mein (above) was pleased with the first day, saying: “For an industry that’s had a challenging year for new product development, there have been loads of really good ideas at the Glee Gathering today for retailers with a host of New Products already showcased and presented.

 

“Register this evening and you’ll be able to catch up with everything from today, see all of the action tomorrow and join in the 1-2-1 video meetings with exhibitors.

 

“See you tomorrow for loads more new ideas and products, plus the winners of the Glee New Product Awards 2020.”

 
Glee Gathering presents two days filled with exclusive content

Bringing you two days full of exclusive content and industry insight. Hear expert guidance on upcoming trends, essential business tips and tricks and advice on best social media practices. With 3-4 sessions taking place each day, there's a session for you on the topics that matter to you the most. Glee will keep you up to date with the market from the comfort of your own home or office.

Check out our upcoming agenda below.


 
Wednesday, 16 September: 11:00 – 12:00

Hospitality and Food: Taking advantage of the ‘Shop Local’ trend...


 

According to research it takes 66 days to build a new habit. During lockdown, many consumers formed new habits, with many being forced to discover local food retailers on their doorstep when supermarkets and deliveries where difficult to access.  This has led to a consumer movement around shopping locally and supporting local businesses.

 

Importantly, customers can see who their money is going too and are really embracing the notion of supporting their community and voting with their wallets with which businesses they are now supporting.

 

Developing a hospitality or food offering within your Garden Centre is a well-established way to help make your location a destination experience and diversify your income, but for many local farm shops have also helped tap into the conscious consumer market. What are the best ways to set up a farm shop/café?

 

How can you build lasting relationships with local farmers and suppliers? How can you continue to make yourself a centre of the community whilst ensuring a level of business resilience?

 
Wednesday, 16 September: 12:30 – 13:30

Glee New Product Awards: Pitch the judges Part 2...


 

Glee New Product Awards: Pitch the judges Part 2.

 

The Glee New Product awards are back, albeit virtually, and hosted by Trevor Pfeiffer, Director of Garden Trade news.  

 

This time you get to see the pitches, the product, and the panel of expert buyers as they judge the entries and question brands about their products as they try to uncover what the best new products are coming onto the market this year and next.

 
Wednesday, 16 September: 14:00 -15:00

Sustainability: Time to #BuildBackBetter?


Sustainability: Time to #BuildBackBetter?

 

The retail industry as whole is undergoing transformational change as it explores new operating models and supply chains.

 

However, it’s vitally important that in a post-Covid world, the sustainability agenda is not forgotten as to consumers it’s still toward the top of theirs.

 

Join this cross industry panel as they discuss their journey, key starting points, and the importance of building goof practices into the core of your brand values.

 

The question is, with many competing priorities, how can you continue to bring sustainable processes into your business, and importantly, how do you communicate this to your customer?

 
Wednesday, 16 September: 16:30 – 17:00

Glee New Product Awards: The winners...


Glee New Product Awards: The winners.

 
Product Showcase

Brought to Glee Gathering by popular demand, the Product Showcase is set to feature exciting walk-arounds, brand presentations and introductions to the latest products in exciting video profiles...


Brought to Glee Gathering by popular demand, the Product Showcase is set to feature exciting walk-arounds, brand presentations and introductions to the latest products in exciting video profiles.

 

With 4 hours of product showcases streaming each day, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the newest products for next season and 2021 from hundreds of our exhibitors.

 

View the timetable below, and stay tuned for more details.

 

Tuesday 15th September

10am – Garden Care

11am – Outdoor Entertainment and Decoration

12pm – Landscaping

1pm – Home and Gift

2pm – Pet Care

 

Wednesday 16th September

10am – Garden Care

11am – Outdoor Entertainment and Decoration

12pm – Landscaping

1pm – Home and Gift

 

Let’s celebrate #FloralFriday on Friday 18th September

Greenfingers Charity sends its thanks to all those who supported their #FloralFriday initiative that helped to keep beautiful flowers and plants appearing on social media throughout this difficult year for the gardening industry...


Greenfingers Charity sends its thanks to all those who supported their #FloralFriday initiative that helped to keep beautiful flowers and plants appearing on social media throughout this difficult year for the gardening industry. 

 

Splashing a large number of pictures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter ensured Greenfingers Charity remained in the hearts and minds of garden lovers and raised a very valuable £1000 for the charity.

 

As more of us have spent time at home this year, the recognition by the public of the benefits of gardens and gardening has never been higher. People appreciate their space and the benefits that nurturing nature brings to mental and physical health. Just like the benefits obtained by all those who spend time in the 58 gardens Greenfingers Charity has created in hospices throughout the UK.

 

If you feel the same – and who doesn’t? – Greenfingers Charity is inviting you to once again could post a picture on social media to mark the first anniversary of the launch of this fun floral day, initiated by Trevor Pfeiffer and Linda Petrons at Glee last year. 

 

The date to post pics of your best smile with a beautiful flower from your garden or garden centre, or wearing your favourite floral attire, is Friday 18th September 2020. To link up with hundreds of others from the garden industry please remember to include #FloralFriday and @greenfingerscha, and the name of your plant variety if you know it.   There’s a fabulous prize to win for the best photo! 

 

Linda Petrons Director of Fundraising and Communications at Greenfingers Charity reminds us that donating funds on #FloralFriday could not be easier, if you can, simply text FloralFriday to 70085 to donate £5. 

 

Linda hopes that all those joining virtual Glee and many others will get involved on #FloralFriday’s birthday and on many Friday’s to follow! 

 

To find out more about Greenfingers Charity’s plans for the coming months, join Linda at Virtual Glee, at 3pm on Wednesday. 

 
The Grow Your Own Awards 2020: The Winners

Grow Your Own magazine’s Great British Growing Awards returned to Glee, as part of  Glee Gathering, and the 2020 winners have been announced...


Grow Your Own magazine’s Great British Growing Awards returned to Glee, as part of  Glee Gathering, and the 2020 winners have been announced.

 

The awards are all about recognising excellence within the gardening industry, with categories for tool companies, seed suppliers, garden writers, fruit nurseries and everything in between! Shining a light on those individuals and businesses who go the extra mile, the awards offer an insight into the most popular trends and collections for the year ahead.

 

Here are all the winners and runners up:

 

Most trusted celebrity gardener

GOLD: Monty Don

SILVER: Charles Dowding

BRONZE: Alan Titchmarash

 

Most inspiring vegetable garden to visit

GOLD: The Lost Gardens of Heligan

SILVER: RHS Wisley

BRONZE: Chatsworth House

 

Best gardening event

GOLD: RHS Chelsea Flower Show

SILVER: BBC Gardeners’ World Live

BRONZE: Malvern Spring Festival

 

Best kitchen gardening book

GOLD: Organic Gardening: The Natural, No-Dig Way, Charles Dowding 

SILVER: Vegetable Garden Diary, Charles Dowding 

BRONZE: The Kitchen Garden, Alan Buckingham 

 

Most entertaining kitchen garden TV/radio programme 

GOLD: Gardeners’ World 

SILVER: Gardeners’ Question Time 

BRONZE: Beechgrove Garden 

 

Best online retailer

GOLD: Kings Seeds 

SILVER: Thompson & Morgan 

BRONZE: Suttons 

 

Best fruit and veg seed range

GOLD: Kings Seeds 

SILVER: Real Seeds 

BRONZE: Thompson & Morgan 

 

Best gardening organisation

GOLD: Royal Horticultural Society

SILVER: The National Allotment Society 

BRONZE: Garden Organic Done

 

Best garden writer or blogger

GOLD: Charles Dowding

SILVER: Monty Don

BRONZE: Alan Titchmarsh

 

Best plug plant range

GOLD: Kings Seeds 

SILVER: Thompson & Morgan

BRONZE: Sarah Raven

 

Best nursery/retailer specialising in fruit

GOLD: Kings Seeds 

SILVER: Blackmoor Nurseries 

BRONZE: Ken Muir 

 

Best one-stop gardening shop

GOLD: Kings Seeds 

SILVER: Dobbies 

BRONZE: Thompson & Morgan

 

Best greenhouse brand

GOLD: Rhino 

SILVER: Halls 

BRONZE: Robinsons 

 

Best polytunnel brand

GOLD: Premier Polytunnels 

SILVER: Northern Polytunnels 

BRONZE: Haygrove Tunnels 

 

Best allotment planning product

GOLD: Charles Dowding’s Vegetable Garden Diary 

SILVER: RHS Allotment Handbook and Planner 

BRONZE: Allotment Month by Month 

 

Best pest control product

GOLD: Nemaslug 

SILVER: Vitax 

BRONZE: Grazers 

 

Best plant feed

GOLD: Tomorite 

SILVER: Maxicrop 

BRONZE: Westland 

 

Best tool brand

GOLD: Spear & Jackson 

SILVER: Wolf Garten 

BRONZE: Burgon & Ball

 

Sponsors: Agriframes, Hozelock, Ken Muir, Pictorial Meadows, Premier Polytunnels, Rhino Greenhouses, Sea Spring Seeds, Spear & Jackson, William James & Co.

Introducing Glee Gathering, 15-16 Sept 2020

Glee Gathering is a unique two-day digital experience designed to inspire whilst engaging buyers and connecting our community together. The Glee Gathering will host a virtual showroom of our exhibitors, engaging product showcases, exclusive content sessions and panel discussions, a platform to connect buyers and suppliers in a one-to-one environment, and the 2020 New Product Awards. All from the comfort of your home or office.


 

Glee Gathering is a unique two-day digital experience designed to inspire whilst engaging buyers and connecting our community together.

 

The Glee Gathering will host a virtual showroom of our exhibitors, engaging product showcases, exclusive content sessions and panel discussions, a platform to connect buyers and suppliers in a one-to-one environment, and the 2020 New Product Awards. All from the comfort of your home or office.

 

How to get involved 

Glee Gathering brings the gardening community together this September. Register for your space to benefit from the latest insights, best new products, exclusive networking opportunities and more. https://www.gleebirmingham.com/register-Glee-Gathering-2020

 

Showcase your brand at Glee Gathering and reconnect with the industry.  https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/apply-for-a-stand

What's happening at the Glee Gathering?
Products, industry insights, virtual 1-2-1 meetings via video link, private messaging

Reconnect with the gardening community at Glee Gathering, a unique two-day digital experience taking place 15th – 16th September.  The Glee Gathering platform is fully interactive and enables private messaging and virtual 1-2-1 meetings via video link. Start networking with those who matter most to your business...


Reconnect with the gardening community at Glee Gathering, a unique two-day digital experience taking place 15th – 16th September.

 

Register now on the Glee website to receive your login details where you can update your profile with your interests.

 

The Glee Gathering platform is fully interactive and enables private messaging and virtual 1-2-1 meetings via video link. Start networking with those who matter most to your business.

 


Search for the brands you love or browse product categories to find the latest product inspirations. Plus, don’t miss out on exclusive content sessions and industry insights, which are all hosted on the Glee Gathering platform. Add the sessions you’re interested in to your Outlook calendar to receive updates so you don’t miss a thing!

1. Register today for Glee Gathering using this link
2. Open the registration email and activate your profile
3. Update your profile with your information and product interests
4. Start networking!
5. Make an agenda of appointments and seminar sessions you want to attend

 

See What's happening at Glee Gathering? video here

 

Register for the Glee Gathering here

 
Virtual Showroom & Product Showcase

With 150-200 brands taking part in the Glee Gathering, you’ll be able to browse the latest and most innovative products from exhibitors, including look books, videos, news and more. The Glee Gathering will connect buyers and suppliers directly, all with a few clicks of a button...


 

Virtual Showroom

The Virtual Showroom is all about brand discovery. With 150-200 brands taking part in the Glee Gathering, you’ll be able to browse the latest and most innovative products from exhibitors, including look books, videos, news and more. The Glee Gathering will connect buyers and suppliers directly, all with a few clicks of a button. 

 

Product Showcase

Brought to Glee Gathering by popular demand, the Product Showcase’s video first format is a must see. Each day we will feature 5 hour-long sessions dedicated to Garden Care, Outdoor Entertainment and Decoration, Landscaping, Home and Gift and Pets. Each hour will feature 10 companies who will show you what’s new, and importantly when you can have it in store. They will walk you around their showrooms, show you what they are excited about whilst introducing you to the latest products. What’s more you will be able to directly download brochures and show offers, and talk to the company as you watch these sessions.

 

This unique platform presents the newest products to the Glee community, companies who will be showcasing in these hours include Evergreen, Woodlodge, Schuerich, Deco-Pak, Kaemingk, Meadowview stone, Hygeia, Kelkay Primus, Beefeater, Steiff, Chive … and over 100+ other brands. The Glee product showcase is not to be missed.

 

How to get involved 

Glee Gathering brings the gardening community together this September. Register for your space to benefit from the latest insights, best new products, exclusive networking opportunities and more. https://www.gleebirmingham.com/register-Glee-Gathering-2020

 

Showcase your brand at Glee Gathering and reconnect with the industry.  https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/apply-for-a-stand

One-to-one meetings and virtual networking

At the heart of the Glee Gathering is our secure meeting platform that will enable one-to-one meetings and virtual networking with the individuals who matter most to your business. Each meeting room will enable you to talk face to face and share materials in a secure environment, with the software ensuring that you stay on track with all the people you want to see that day...


 

At the heart of the Glee Gathering is our secure meeting platform that will enable one-to-one meetings and virtual networking with the individuals who matter most to your business. Each meeting room will enable you to talk face to face and share materials in a secure environment, with the software ensuring that you stay on track with all the people you want to see that day.

 

The Glee Gathering is also proud to be working with GIMA again to take GIMA Connect into a virtual environment. This exciting speed-networking opportunity is designed to put the best brands in front of pre-qualified and purchase-ready buyers for an hour each day. Dynamic and fast paced, as always this is an hour well spent for all participants.

 

If you are a GIMA member or a buyer who would like to participate please get in touch with GIMA to secure your space. 

 

How to get involved 

Glee Gathering brings the gardening community together this September. Register for your space to benefit from the latest insights, best new products, exclusive networking opportunities and more. https://www.gleebirmingham.com/register-Glee-Gathering-2020

 

Showcase your brand at Glee Gathering and reconnect with the industry.  https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/apply-for-a-stand

Never fear, Glee Daily News is here

While we can't all meet up at the NEC in September, the team at GTN will still be bringing you the Glee Daily News to keep you in the Glee mood...


While we can't all meet up at the NEC in September, the team and GTN will still be bringing you the Glee Daily News to keep you in the Glee mood.

 

We'll be providing updates about the wonderful Glee Gathering that's taking place, on-line, on Tuesday 15th September and Wednesday 16th September and bringing all the news from the exhibitors taking part in the Glee Gathering throughout the week that we would have been at the NEC.

 

After this Main Preview Issue we'll be publishing an issue every day of the Glee week beginning on Monday 14th September.

 

Glee Daily News will bring you the results of the Glee New Product Awards, in association with Garden Trade News and we'll end the week with a #FloralFriday celebration for Greenfingers Charity.

 

If you'd like other members of your team to receive Glee Daily News 2020 they can sign up via this link.

 

We hope Glee Daily News helps fill the gap this year and provides plenty of inspiration when it comes to buying decisions for 2021.

 

Any Glee Gathering participating exhibitors that would like to place adverts or advertorials in Glee Daily News 2020 should contact alan@pottingshedpress.co.uk or call 01733 775700.

 

Click here to view Issue 1 of Glee Daily News.

 

See you soon!