Early reports indicate that Garden Re-Leaf Day 2017 will stand out as a record breaker in terms of industry participation, sponsorship, and for the grand total raised since 2012 now at an incredible half a million pounds. Continue reading
Month: March 2017
Introducing the Retail Lab @ Glee, in association with the HTA
As preparations get underway for Glee 2017, the show’s organisers – Ascential Events – has teased details of its latest show feature – the Retail Lab @ Glee. Continue reading
Flemish pavilion confirmed for Glee 2017
Keeping plants at the heart of the show, the organisers of Glee – Ascential Events – is pleased to announce that the 2017 exhibition will be home to its very first Flemish growers pavilion, thanks to the recent confirmation that VLAM, Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board, will be joining this year’s show. Continue reading
GIMA Announces New Council
The Garden Industry Manufacturers’ Association’s AGM took place on 23rd March at Horticulture House, Oxfordshire with over 80 members in attendance. Continue reading
Garden Re-Leaf Day: the busiest of days for Team Hornby Whitefoot PR
At HWPR the team – including Kimberley Hornby and Robbie Cumming – are incredibly proud to have been part of Garden Re-Leaf Day from the very beginning. Kimberley remembers quite vividly when Garden Re-Leaf founder, Boyd Douglas Davies, visited the office back in 2011 to tell us about this great idea he had, and whether we might be able to lend a hand in getting everything off the ground. Little did we know just how big it would all become! Continue reading
Glee and the HTA confirm new three-year agreement
The organisers of Glee, Ascential Events, are pleased to confirm that the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has confirmed its ongoing support of the show, with a new three-year agreement. This renewed partnership will see the HTA share its industry leading knowledge and insight to help add even more value to Glee, providing benefits for visitors and exhibitors alike until 2019. Continue reading
Johnsons Lawn Seed on the investment path
As a world-leader in grass seed innovation, Johnsons Lawn Seed – part of the DLF family – knows that staying still won’t cut it in the competitive lawn seed market. As spring 2017 makes itself known, the company has confirmed details of its latest investments, designed to offer longevity and profitability for both the company and its customers. Continue reading
GreenFingers Day
Our Robbie is at @OrchieP planting for 24hrs in aid of @Greenfingerscha – What are you doing for @GardenReLeaf Day?!
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Talking Head: Brexit – the current mood
As the leading show for the garden retail industry, Glee prides itself on providing an unrivalled platform for discussion. In this, the first of a series of special ‘talking head’ style features, the topic of Brexit is addressed. To some a dirty word, others a fear inducing prospect, and to many a word that evokes feelings of the unknown, here Glee exhibitors and supporting trade associations share their thoughts on Brexit and how it is shaping their future.
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Mega Plant-athons for Garden Re-Leaf Day
The Garden Re-Leaf Day Plant-athons this year will look to bring an added element of excitement to garden centres when they begin towards the end of next week (from 16th March). Featuring inter-store competitiveness, a father and son team, and tests of stamina and speed – this year’s participants will be looking to raise more than £23,000 for Greenfingers. Continue reading
LUMAG sponsors rising karting star
Leading brake friction brand LUMAG has announced a new sponsorship deal with Alex Eades, a hot young talent widely anticipated to take the karting world by storm. Continue reading
Garden Re-Leaf Day walkers boosted by sponsors
On Garden Re-Leaf Day – Friday 17th March 2017 – the third annual Garden Re-Leaf walk will take place in Cambridge. A record breaking 85 walkers have signed up to take part, looking to rake in over £12,000 for Greenfingers and spread awareness for the industry’s main fundraising day. Continue reading