In This Issue
Glee 2021: Refueling Garden Retail
Round-up of Glee 2021...in pictures
Floral Thursday fund raising for Greenfingers
Evergreen launches three new product ranges
Westland Visiroot...visibly better results!
Smart-tech grills to suit any size of garden
Hozelock looks forward to a greener Spring
£7m investment in peat-free roadmap for 2022
Onduline raised the roof at Glee
A successful Glee for Zest
Right product at the right time
Spread some joy with Woodmansterne cards
Exciting launches from premier brands
Meadow View Stone's most successful Glee
Amazing year for Patio Black Spot Remover
Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed
The shortlisted New Product Awards entries
Glee Buyers Power List Winners Revealed
Best Green Heart Display winners confirmed
Houseplant sales on crest of a wave
Zest 4 Leisure presents over £8,000 to Greenfingers
New date announced for next year’s Glee
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Blue Diamond donates £10,000 for horticultural scholarships
Vivid Arts’ Rabbit raises over £10,000 for Greenfingers
Greenfingers gardens update
Glee 2021 Show Guide available online
Burgon & Ball extends top-selling indoor range
Altico launch ‘Earth & Green’ specialist Horticultural Grits & Sands for professionals
Cut above the rest – ARS Japanese Pruning Range
Specflue offers something for every garden and budget
Q Garden delivers power, reliability & performance
Apollo introduce range of easy-fit fencing and arches
New innovations for Primeur’s Eco-Garden range
Pot-mate is a simple yet great idea from hobby gardener
Bloomin Amazing is a firmly establish bestseller
Campingaz® Attitude range perfect for limited outdoor space
Springbok Rake stands the test of time
Starring TV role for Protek products
Hygeia grows its UK customer base
Dizmezs - The home of firewood
High-quality range of peat-free, coir-based composts
Yorkshire Flowerpots unveil British made terracotta planters
EKJU furniture brings people together
Vitax showcases growing organic range
Deco-Pak’s crazy golf at Glee held important meaning
The professional grower’s best-kept secret
WHM Pet Group are flying into the new season
Quality gloves for the fashion conscious gardener
Norfolk Leisure turns up the heat
A quality product from a quality supplier
Glee success for Woodlodge as garden industry reunites
Fountasia – first to market with garden décor
Silk flowers are in vogue!
Algon: simple to apply and gives great results
BBQs from BLACK+DECKER and Tower blow away Glee
New products and expansion plans from Garland
Looking for EPoS? Relax, your search is over!
Leon Boots Co donates part of Glee sales to Greenfingers
Natural palm leaves turned into sustainable tableware
PLEYDELL SMITHYMAN – proof is in the pudding
Henry Bell at forefront of eco initiatives
Ecofective Refills use 60% less plastic
Clever Pots make vegetable and plant growing easy
Taylors Bulbs launch new Spring 2022 ranges
Gro Expert brings professional strength plant feeds to market
Garden Sculptures standing proud for Primus
Sizzle next summer with HJ Hall’s new SS22 Collection
Impressive range of water features from Hamac Trading
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£7m investment in peat-free roadmap for 2022

Evergreen Garden Care is set to increase their Peat-Free production capacity with an investment of £7million in 2022. The investment will help in cementing EGC’s position as leading the Peat-Free roadmap.

 

EGC boasts a vast range of newly launched Peat-Free products for 2021 and is a key member to all official bodies driving the Peat-Free future. The investment will increase the brand’s production capacity, in terms of research and development as well as storage capacity.

 

The investment and innovation in Peat-Free products comes in response to the increased consumer demand for environmentally sustainable garden care products, in particular a demand for alternatives to peat. GfK data from January to September 2020 showed that the trend for Peat Free accelerated 74.9% YOY, with Peat Free worth £1 in every £7 spent in the category. This combined with the government ban on Peat Free by 2024 indicates a worthy investment with forecasts of strong Peat Free sales performance in the future.

 

With the investment also comes challenges in transitioning to Peat-Free, for example, alternative ingredients not being readily available, or performing as well as peat products, has been combatted by Evergreen Garden Care’s patented Fibre Smart technology. The Fibre Smart patented process creates hollow fibres that have been infused with organic nitrogen, so that it doesn’t absorb nitrogen from the plants.

 

Mark Portman, Managing Director of Evergreen Garden Care says: “Our investment announcement highlights our dedication and commitment to providing our customers with the most comprehensive, high-quality range in the market and to make it easier than ever for them to switch to a more sustainable compost option. As well as consumer demand, we are committed to sustainability and its environmental impact, which is displayed in both our new range of Peat-Free products, as well as our investment into the future of Peat-Free.’’

 

This year, EGC launched the most comprehensive range of high-quality Peat-Free products which provides solutions for all gardening needs under both the Miracle-Gro and Levington brands. 

 

Miracle-Gro Performance Organics will be the only range of products that is 100% organic and 100% sustainable, which performs equally as well as existing synthetic products. The Miracle-Gro Performance Organics range is also dedicated to responsible packaging. Each product is packaged in at least 80% recycled material and is 100% recyclable. 

 

The range includes:

  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium All-Purpose Compost: available in 20L (RRP: £4.99) and 50L (RRP: £5.99)
  • Miracle-Gro Premium Peat Free All-Purpose Compost with Organic Plant Food: available in 40L (RRP: £6.49)
  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Azalea, Camelia, Rhododendron Ericaceous Plants Compost: available in 40L (RRP: £6.99)
  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Bulb Fibre Special Plants Compost: available in 10L (RRP £3.99) and 20L (RRP: £5.99)
  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Moisture Control Special Compost for Pots and Baskets: available in 40L (RRP: £6.99)
  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Orchid Special Plants Compost: available in 6L (RRP: £3.99)
  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Houseplant Potting Mix: available in 10L (RRP: £4.49)
  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Border Booster Soil Improver: available in 40L (RRP: 5.99)
  • Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Fruit & Vegetable Compost (RRP: 5.99)
  • Levington Peat Free Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes: available in 50L (RRP: £6.99)
  • Levington Peat Free Organic Blend Topsoil: available in 20L (RRP: 4.99)
  • Levington Peat Free Organic Blend Soil Conditioner: available in 50L (RRP: 6.49)
  • Levington Peat Free Organic Blend Farmyard Manure: available in 50L (RRP: £5.99)
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