In This Issue
Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed
Glee New Product Awards shortlisted products
Day Three opening times
Hills take Glee Green Heart stand award
Floral Thursday is back tomorrow
Introducing AMES Tools
GO FERROUS unleashed at Glee
Zest leads on outdoor lifestyle – at one with nature
RocketGro enhances portfolio with new bagged products
Meadow View Stone – Retail displays that drive sales 
Join Woodmansterne’s 70th birthday fun and a chance to win fabulous prizes
Westland - Improving home health and houseplants
Charles Taylor Trading celebrate 10th anniversary at Glee
Growing made easier with Durstons
New Burgon & Ball at Glee
Two ace new feeds for specialist range
British Garden Centres installing rapid EV charging facilities with Osprey Charging
Oh So Precious: new non-competing category in pet products
Evergreen Garden Care expands growing media category
Introducing Our New Merchandising Stand: Showcasing the Perfect Welcome with Our Doormat Range
New initiative with modern and stylised display units
Red Gorilla: Best kept secret at Glee
Protek celebrates 40 years at Glee
Wide selection from Robbie Toys Ltd
Driving growth – Smart Garden at Glee
Hortiwool: an innovative way to improve a gardening arsenal
Sipcam Home & Garden partner with Block Blitz
Creating harmony with nature in your own backyard 
Handy’s Autumn promotions on chainsaws, blowers and shredders will clear the way
Primeur: Sustainable Pioneers
HotHands at Glee2023 – Keeping warm during winter gardening
Yorkshire Flowerpots attending Glee for the 28th year
Woodlodge’s most popular outdoor container ranges expand with new additions for 2024
Busy time for Eliza Tinsley and Greenman Garden Tools
First to market original design
Acana is the No1 Moth Control Brand
Hamac excited to showcase neew 2024 range
ECO-FLEX gloves made from recycled ocean plastic waste
EKJU assemble construction component range
‘Natural’ category expansion for Altico as they boost their Paving & Accessories range, whilst lowering RRPs
Fantastic news for firewood fans
New underwear by HJ Hall
Nature Safe unveil NEW seaweed based granular feed range
Get Crafty with PepPlay
Johnsons Lawn Seed improves site facilities with £3.5 million investment
Premier Range from Bulldog
Museums & Galleries: Proudly supporting garden centre growth
Heart of Eden is coming to Glee 2023!
Ivyline leads the way Outdoors for S/S 24
Top quality products from
Glee Buyers Power List Winners Revealed
Winners of Glee Talent Store announced
Picture round-up from build-up day
Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee news
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Germie crowned 2023 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winners
Evergreen Garden Care's peat-free range draws visitors to Glee stand
GIMA meet-the-buyers sessions in demand at Glee
Rising Stars hopeful do the rounds at Glee
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Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed

Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2023, run in association with GTN. The Overall Best Glee New Product went to Westland Unwins for its Kent & Stowe Surecut Loppers & Shears.

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Glee New Product Awards shortlisted products

The Glee New Product Showcase, in association with GTN, has generated huge interest as Glee. After drawing up their shortlisted products for the New Product Awards, the judges listened to pitches from exhibitors.

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Day Three opening times

Day three of Glee 2023 takes place tomorrow (Thursday). Opening times: 9am to 4pm...

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Hills take Glee Green Heart stand award

Chichester houseplant growers Hill Brothers walked off with the Glee Green Heart Best Stand Award today for their stunning display of 100% UK-grown houseplants.

 

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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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Introducing AMES Tools
Take advantage of early access to benefit from game changing incentives

The AMES Companies, already well regarded for its incredible portfolio of brands, is about to see its star rise even higher with the official launch of the new AMES Tools brand, exclusively debuting at Glee 2023 with delivery into store in early 2024.

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GO FERROUS unleashed at Glee

As specialists in the design and manufacture of original bespoke garden stone cleaning products, the Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd are unleashing  their amazing new product GO FERROUS at Glee.

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Zest leads on outdoor lifestyle – at one with nature

Positioned as a leader in ecologically sustainable outdoor living and offering the widest range of stylish, natural wood products, Zest is on stand 20D30-E31 with new products designed in house in line with consumer trends.

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RocketGro enhances portfolio with new bagged products

RocketGro is bolstering its offering with the addition of six new bagged products, which will be revealed exclusively on stand (6B50-C51) at this year’s show.

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Meadow View Stone – Retail displays that drive sales 

Meadow View Stone brings over 25 years’ experience of supplying the widest range of imported and exclusive decorative aggregates, with market leading POS and merchandised displays.

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Join Woodmansterne’s 70th birthday fun and a chance to win fabulous prizes

Celebration is in the air today as greetings cards publisher Woodmansterne (hall 20 E20/F21) continues to mark its 70thanniversary - and Glee visitors are invited to join the team for a glass of bubbly plus a chance to win great prizes in a birthday draw.

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Westland - Improving home health and houseplants

Introducing our revolutionary 2024 indoor range, leading the way in one of the fastest-growing categories. We provide a seamless experience for every houseplant owner, simplifying repotting, growth, and maintenance. In addition, we are committed to making a significant contribution to improving the environment and air quality within every home.

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Charles Taylor Trading celebrate 10th anniversary at Glee

Charles Taylor Trading are celebrating their 10th anniversary at Glee and are offering visitors birthday specials on three popular products.

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Growing made easier with Durstons

Helping garden centres support gardeners of all skillsets in their growing endeavours, Durston Garden Products Ltd will have their full range of quality composts, grow bags and soil improvers on stand (20C02). Ideal for buyers looking to enhance their growing media offer.

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New Burgon & Ball at Glee
RHS GIFTS, RHS-ENDORSED STAINLESS, AND SOPHIE CONRAN ADDITIONS

Glee sees the launch of a beautiful new RHS Gifts for Gardeners design collection from Sheffield-based Burgon & Ball, creator of beautiful premium gardening tools and accessories since 1730. It’s also the first GLEE outing for the latest additions to the company’s flagship range of RHS-endorsed stainless steel tools, plus the latest additions to the much-loved Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball range.

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Two ace new feeds for specialist range

Japanese Maples, Acers and Olive Trees are set to get a nutrient boost in 2024 as Vitax expands its specialist liquid feed range through the addition of two new feeds...

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British Garden Centres installing rapid EV charging facilities with Osprey Charging

Osprey Charging, a leading electric vehicle charging network, provides a range of solutions for landlords and property owners who want to offer charging at their properties.

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Oh So Precious: new non-competing category in pet products

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

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Evergreen Garden Care expands growing media category

To complete the existing peat-free range, three new products are being introduced for gardeners seeking effective and eco-friendly solutions. The new launches include top-quality soils for Miracle-Gro® and Levington®, expansion of the Levington® bark range, new Peat-Free offerings and new product sizes. 

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Introducing Our New Merchandising Stand: Showcasing the Perfect Welcome with Our Doormat Range

First impressions matter, and what better way to welcome guests into a home than with a hardwearing yet stylish and inviting coir doormat? At Southern Trident, we are thrilled to unveil our latest addition to our product lineup—our merchandising stand designed to display our exceptional doormat range...

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New initiative with modern and stylised display units

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.

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Red Gorilla: Best kept secret at Glee

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

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Protek celebrates 40 years at Glee

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

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Wide selection from Robbie Toys Ltd

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

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Driving growth – Smart Garden at Glee

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

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Hortiwool: an innovative way to improve a gardening arsenal

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

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Sipcam Home & Garden partner with Block Blitz

Experts in home and garden care, Sipcam are partnering up with outdoor cleaning brand Block Blitz as part of a distribution deal in the UK. Sipcam Home & Garden is part of Sipcam Oxon Group, an international leader in crop protection and development of bio-technologies.

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Creating harmony with nature in your own backyard 

Introducing NatureHarmony Homes, a pioneering brand dedicated to promoting biodiversity in our everyday environments. We're excited to launch our innovative range of eco-friendly wildlife homes, designed to enrich your backyard while supporting the welfare of local wildlife...

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Handy’s Autumn promotions on chainsaws, blowers and shredders will clear the way
Ask Handy about their Autumn Promotions - up to 70% Margin for Retailers

Come and see Handy at Glee, stand 20H20-J21, and find out how retailers can make considerable savings on chainsaws, log splitters, leave blowers and Shredders + lots more as part of its Autumn dealer promotion. Retailers can benefit from increased margins of up to 70% on orders placed before the end of August 2023.

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Primeur: Sustainable Pioneers

If one name in the gardening industry is synonymous with sustainability, it’s Primeur. The multi-award-winning pioneer of affordable eco-friendly solutions has paved the way to a greener world for more than five years, with collections made from recycled rubber tyres and – more recently – recycled cellulose polymer...

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HotHands at Glee2023 – Keeping warm during winter gardening

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

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Yorkshire Flowerpots attending Glee for the 28th year

Yorkshire Flowerpots are pleased to be attending Glee for the 28th year.  We are looking forward to welcoming existing and new customers to the Yorkshire Flowerpots stand in Hall 20 stand number A20-B21.

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Woodlodge’s most popular outdoor container ranges expand with new additions for 2024

As Woodlodge embarks on its latest visit to Glee, it is delighted to announce some exciting new designs and additions that will join its already successful decorative planter ranges and place them under the buyers’ spotlight...

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Busy time for Eliza Tinsley and Greenman Garden Tools

The second day is upon us! We’ve been rushed off our very tired feet but we’re ready for one last push! We’ve brought our A game this year and the stand has been a resounding success. With one day left to go, we’re looking forward to welcoming more guests and discussing how Eliza Tinsley and Greenman Garden Tools are your perfect business partner.

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First to market original design

Robotime, a unique and diverse collection of intricately cut 3-D scale models. Enter the world of super-tech model making to create familiar images or state-of-the-art mechanical working models with blueprint accuracy, Interior lifestyle designs and classic iconic subjects all with illustrated instructions with everything required to make the model in the box! 

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Acana is the No1 Moth Control Brand

Clothes moths are an all year round problem in the UK, peaking during the warmer months. Acana is the No1 Moth Control Brand, with the advanced 3 stage system, and it has never been easier to treat, control and monitor moths around the home.

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Hamac excited to showcase neew 2024 range

Hamac are excited to introduce new and returning customers to our stand with meet and greets available with our Sales Director Philip.  It is also a great opportunity to make contact with your local Sales Agents who can make arrangements with you for an onsite visit after the show.

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ECO-FLEX gloves made from recycled ocean plastic waste

Living a more sustainable lifestyle is at the forefront of many of our minds, so it’s good news for those who care about their environmental footprint as Town & Country has just launched a new range of gloves made from recycled plastic bottles and ocean plastic waste...

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EKJU assemble construction component range

EKJU now offer the production of the highest quality building components and finishing timber materials. In this new range are construction and landscaping products such as planed slats and boards. 

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‘Natural’ category expansion for Altico as they boost their Paving & Accessories range, whilst lowering RRPs

Following their theme to demonstrate enhanced commitment to Garden Centre retailers, Altico have expanded their Paving and Accessories range under The Stone Merchant brand for 2024, whilst focusing on price in the challenging market...

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Fantastic news for firewood fans

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

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New underwear by HJ Hall

HJ Hall extends its offering with its new range of underwear. For practical convenience, HJ Hall has opted for a breathable cotton fabrication when designing its new underwear styles.

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Nature Safe unveil NEW seaweed based granular feed range

Nature Safe, launched in 2019, is a range of natural, organic, and sustainable garden care products, including lawn care and liquid plant feeds made from a combination of seaweed and plant-based nutrients.  

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Get Crafty with PepPlay

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

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Johnsons Lawn Seed improves site facilities with £3.5 million investment

Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest lawn seed brand, has invested £3.5 million in new equipment to meet retail demand and significantly improve its overall product offering efficiency.

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Premier Range from Bulldog

Strength, British Heritage and reliability reflect the traditions upon which the Bulldog name has been built. Skill and craftsmanship have been the key to the company’s success for over 240 years.

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Museums & Galleries: Proudly supporting garden centre growth

This summer M&G’s exclusive range of bottles has doubled in size, offering an extended choice of glorious fine art designs on 500ml insulated stainless steel bottles.

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Heart of Eden is coming to Glee 2023!

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

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Ivyline leads the way Outdoors for S/S 24

The new S/S 24 Outdoor Collection from Ivyline features 115 brand new lines, many of them made close to home in Europe with strong sustainable principles in mind.

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Top quality products from

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

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Evergreen Garden Care's peat-free range draws visitors to Glee stand

One of the most popular stands at Glee has been Evergreen Garden Care, where visitors were able to view the company's range of peat-free products. Pictured are the Evergreen team ready to great retailers and buyers on day three.

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GIMA meet-the-buyers sessions in demand at Glee

Meet-the-Buyers sessions hosted by The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) have proved more popular than ever at Glee this year.

 

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Rising Stars hopeful do the rounds at Glee

Entrants to the 2023 Rising Stars scheme organised by the Garden Centre Association in association with Westland Horticulture spent the day at Glee today, touring stands for advice and inspiration to help with their projects.

 

 

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