In This Issue
The buzz is back for Glee in September
Don’t miss out – register for Glee now
See the latest plants at Green Heart
Surfinia named as most influential 'hero' plant
Floral Thursday is back tomorrow
Day Three opening times
Debut Source Garden reports positive start
Woodlodge launches latest ROOT planter designs
Sustainable garden solutions from Primeur
Keen interest in Burgon & Ball's new BoronGreen range
Taylors Bulbs offer new range of gifts for Spring 2025
Woodmansterne has gift packaging tied up at Glee
Vitax announces exciting new partnership with Greenfingers
Sipcam are giving 100% to Greenfingers on Floral Thursday
Altico’s range of water features prove to be a big hit
Join The AMES Companies for an immersive garden centre journey
Take advantage of new Bulldog Plastic Leaf Rake Merchandiser
Durstons’ new peat-free collection draw the crowds
EKJU's commitment to sustainability
The only UK manufacturer of slug control pellets
Evergreen Garden Care refreshes Miracle-Gro range
Sales soaring for Fandango Fire Tools
Explore Fargro's exciting new range for retailers
Johnsons Lawn Seed: The most comprehensive lawn seed portfolio on the market
Lightweight Colourful Footwear is popular choice
Step into the future with Meadow View Stone’s latest ranges
Brought to you by the peat-free pioneers
The Strandkorb from SonnenPartner – a unique handmade retreat for outdoors
Primus unveils largest-ever product catalogue
A. Perry launches SleeperSecure sleeper brackets
Glee debut for Podium Pet Products
RocketGro's unique new mix plugs a gap in the market
Sipcam & Block Blitz launch new patio offering
Sustee: the must-have tool for peat-free gardening
Protect against plant flies
Tildenet: one-stop shop for gardening essentials
Treadstone Products launch budget friendly glove range
Homegrown initiative specifically tailored for garden centre shopper
Introducing the Boost Growing System
Glee New Product Awards – Winners revealed
Glee New Product Awards shortlisted products
50th Glee opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
Glee 50-Year Heroes named
Hive of activity on opening day of Glee
Potr crowned 2024 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winners
Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee news
Glee 2024 Show Guide available online
Picture round-up from build-up day
Watch out for some fantastic new plants
Glee exhibitors share their latest news
Glee welcomes back a host of top brands
Glee Innovators Zone rebrands to ‘Glee Firsts’
Glee Home, Gift & Clothing – home of exclusive brands
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee news
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The buzz is back for Glee in September

It's Glee 2024, day two, and Glee Daily News caught up with Show Director, Matthew Mein. With the buzz definitely back at the exhibition this year we asked: what feedback have you had from visitors and exhibitors so far?

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Don’t miss out – register for Glee now

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

Click here for the registration link
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See the latest plants at Green Heart

Calling all planteria teams and plant buyers. Make sure you stop by Hall 10 to see the nurseries at the Green Heart with the latest plants and availability for the coming season...

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Surfinia named as most influential 'hero' plant

Surfinia has been named as the most influential 'hero' plant in Glee’s 50-year history as voted for by readers of GTN and GTN Xtra. First introduced 30 years ago, this series of trailing petunia has revolutionised the hanging basket and bedding market and it’s thought that 1.5 billion plants have been sold in Europe alone.

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Floral Thursday is back tomorrow

Time to dig out your boldest floral shirt, dainty flowery dress and everything in-between as Floral Thursday is back tomorrow and ready to raise funds for the Greenfingers charity.

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Day Three opening times

The final day of Glee 2024 takes place tomorrow (Thursday). Opening times: 9am to 4pm...

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Debut Source Garden reports positive start

The debut edition of Source Garden, Europe’s newest responsible sourcing show for the gardening sector taking place alongside Glee, offered a show floor full of responsible manufacturers, plus the opportunity for visitors to meet with industry experts for one-to-one advice sessions...

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Woodlodge launches latest ROOT planter designs
Stand 8D80-F81, 8D64-F65

Woodlodge has announced the launch of its latest additions to the popular and best-selling ROOT Indoor range. Designed to cater to the increasing demand for stylish and sustainable indoor planters, these innovative designs will captivate homeowners, renters and garden centre buyers alike.

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Sustainable garden solutions from Primeur
Stand 8D40-E41

British family business, Primeur, is delighted to showcase its market-leading range of doormats at Glee for the first time this year. The offering will include new options and next generation materials innovations such as Scrape n Sorb, Eco Flex and Coir Mats...

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Keen interest in Burgon & Ball's new BoronGreen range
Stand 9H10-G11

The launch of Burgon & Ball’s revolutionary new BoronGreen range of boron steel tools has been enthusiastically received by the trade at Glee this week...

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Taylors Bulbs offer new range of gifts for Spring 2025
Stand 9E51

Taylors Bulbs are excited to show off their new range of Spring 2025 gifts at Glee. Featuring 10 brand new products, the range has undergone something of a re-vamp for 2025...

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Woodmansterne has gift packaging tied up at Glee
Stand 7B50-C51

Haskins and Simpsons discuss their success with Woodmansterne’s new gift packaging range with an invitation to see for yourself at Glee...

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Vitax announces exciting new partnership with Greenfingers
Stand 7B80-C81

Vitax is excited to announce a new partnership with the children’s charity – Greenfingers -to help raise funds over the next 12 months through the sale of promotional packs of Vitax Q4 All Purpose Plant Food (Vitax Q4)..

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Sipcam are giving 100% to Greenfingers on Floral Thursday
Stand 7D40-E41

Sipcam Home & Garden are doubling down their efforts to raise money for Greenfingers charity at this year’s Glee. All sales made on ecofective® Basket & Tub Feed on Floral Thursday 12th September will be donated to Greenfingers...

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Altico’s range of water features prove to be a big hit
Stand 7C60-E61

Altico’s Drift & Flow range of water features is proving to be a big hit at Glee with extremely positive responses from customers enjoying the extended range and sales incentives. This is helping enforce brand recognition and lead to Altico projecting its turnover from water features to double next season...

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Join The AMES Companies for an immersive garden centre journey
Stand 8A80-D81, 8A60-C61

Embark on an immersive journey at Glee 2024 with The AMES Companies, where innovation and expertise converge to shape the future of garden retail. Located in one of the exhibition’s largest stands (Hall 8, Stand A80-D81, A60-C61), this is a must-visit for any garden retailer aiming to diversify and enhance profitability in 2025.

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Take advantage of new Bulldog Plastic Leaf Rake Merchandiser
Stand 7E74-6A75

Take advantage of the brand new Bulldog Plastic Leaf Rake Merchandiser – they are perfect for raking and collecting leaves without damaging the lawn...

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Durstons’ new peat-free collection draw the crowds
Stand 7C30

A game-changing new peat-free range from Durston Garden Products is guaranteed to pique buyers’ interest this year, as products swept the board in growing trials...

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EKJU's commitment to sustainability
Stand 7D90-E91

EKJU's commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything it does, believing that great products shouldn't come at the expense of the environment...

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The only UK manufacturer of slug control pellets
Stand 8E92-F93

Not only is local company Doff the only UK manufacturer of slug control, pioneering pellet control products since 1946, their slug pellets have the lowest carbon footprint on the market. With the main component of slug pellets being wheat, they source their wheat from local farmers just 10 miles away from their site, based in Nottingham...

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Evergreen Garden Care refreshes Miracle-Gro range
Stand 8F80-7A81

Evergreen Garden Care (EGC) has chosen Glee to launch its refreshed Miracle-Gro range. What the company classes as its ‘largest consumer research project on the lawn category to date’ has resulted in easier and clearer messaging for consumers and a longer season of repeat sales for retailers.

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Sales soaring for Fandango Fire Tools
Stand 10B50-A51

Sales of the ingenious Kindling Crackerand Scandinavian Espegard range of fire pits from Fandango Fire Tools are soaring. Make sure you are part of the success and show customers why ditching the axe in favour of the Kindling Cracker is a no brainer...

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Explore Fargro's exciting new range for retailers
Stand 6A80

Fargro are thrilled to unveil our National Product Catalogue 24-25, showcasing over 250 innovative new lines tailored for both growers and retailers...

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Johnsons Lawn Seed: The most comprehensive lawn seed portfolio on the market
Stand 9H50-G51

Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s leading lawn care brand, is proud to continue to bring to market one of the most comprehensive and innovative lawn seed portfolios...

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Lightweight Colourful Footwear is popular choice
Stand 9G70

Get ready to discover and stock up on an incredible range of record-breaking Ultralight footwear! LBC Boots is renowned for its popular Ultralight Ankle Boots, which are available in six vibrant colours to add a splash of style to any outfit...

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Step into the future with Meadow View Stone’s latest ranges
Stand 8F50-7A51

With over 150 years’ experience in our sector, and a recognition for stockists to be ahead of trends, Meadow View Stone is thrilled to unveil its newest ranges of horticultural pouches, steel edging and porcelain stepping stones on stand (8F50-7A51)...

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Brought to you by the peat-free pioneers
Stand 7E30

Melcourt is a market leader in the supply of peat-free garden and landscape products...

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The Strandkorb from SonnenPartner – a unique handmade retreat for outdoors
Stand 10E42-D43

The SonnenPartner lifestyle invites you to experience the finest moments of life outdoors. It is about enjoying nature, whether alone or with loved ones, accompanied by music, good food, and pure pleasure...

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Primus unveils largest-ever product catalogue
Stand 7E70

Primus, the award-winning Garden Décor brand from The Perry Group, is set to launch its highly anticipated 2025 product catalogue at the upcoming Glee exhibition, marking the brand's most extensive collection to date, featuring over 100 new products designed to inspire creativity and elevate garden spaces across the UK...

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A. Perry launches SleeperSecure sleeper brackets
Stand 6A73

With huge excitement and demand coming from the trade and builders merchants, A. Perry are delighted to launch this amazing product to garden centres and DIY merchants at Glee...

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Glee debut for Podium Pet Products
Stand 9C30

Podium Pet Products are attending Glee for the first time this year, bringing with us our innovative and natural pet products, as well as show exclusive offers and free samples...

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RocketGro's unique new mix plugs a gap in the market
Stand 8D90-E91

Debuted exclusively at Glee, RocketGro’s brand-new Herb & Alpine Compost helps retailers fill a gap in their offering with the world’s first compost dedicated to the growing needs of both alpine plants and herbs in a 20-litre bag...

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Sipcam & Block Blitz launch new patio offering
Stand 7D40-E41

Sipcam Home & Garden has expanded its garden maintenance range with innovative products designed to keep outdoor surfaces impeccably clean. Block Blitz, a leading brand in outdoor cleaning solutions, has broadened its portfolio to include products that not only clean but also protect and restore outdoor spaces...

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Sustee: the must-have tool for peat-free gardening
Stand 8F61

As gardening evolves towards more sustainable practices, one challenge that has emerged is managing peat-free growing media. While these eco-friendly alternatives are better for the environment, they can be tricky to work with—particularly when it comes to watering. Enter Sustee, the revolutionary plant care tool that takes the guesswork out of watering and ensures your plants thrive...

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Protect against plant flies
Stand 9J62

Fungus Gnats or more commonly known as Plant Flies are attracted to the Super Ninja Plants Fly trap. Plant Flies are a growing nuisance to household plants due to changes in soil composition and climate change.

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Tildenet: one-stop shop for gardening essentials
Stands 6G80 and 6E65

The team at Tildenet Gardenware have been incredibly busy over the past few months putting together a whole host of versatile merchandising solutions aimed at making it easier for garden centres to choose the right selection of products for their business - a one-stop shop for gardening essentials...

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Treadstone Products launch budget friendly glove range
Stand 9L04

Treadstone Products are launching a new garden glove range for 2025, designed to give retailers a concise offering that’s easy for shoppers to find the right glove for the job! 

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Homegrown initiative specifically tailored for garden centre shopper
Stand 8A50-B5

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

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Introducing the Boost Growing System
Stand 7C80-E81

Boost, part of Westland Horticulture, is expanding its highly successful range, which will now provide everything gardeners need to achieve their best container and basket displays in a simple 3-step format. Expanding the range to offer a product for every stage of the gardening journey will help to drive the category forward, and increase basket spend in-store...

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