Officially announced at the Garden Press Event (Feb 27th) it has been confirmed that three brave souls will be taking to the skies on June 2nd in aid of the Greenfinger Charity. However, this will be no ordinary flight! Continue reading
Month: February 2019
Gardeners must overseed and feed lawns this spring, to restore turf in time for summer – says Johnsons Lawn Seed
Johnsons Lawn Seed is warning that the nation’s lawns will need extra TLC this spring, if grass is to recover from the extreme conditions experienced during last summer’s heatwave and drought. Continue reading
New triple action Super Smart Lawn Feed is the only product that gardeners need to revitalise tired lawns
In a UK first, Johnsons Lawn Seed is introducing an innovative triple action lawn fertiliser that feeds grass, enhances the natural colour of turf and boosts root growth – all using naturally-occurring ingredients. Continue reading
Less than four weeks to go until Garden Re-Leaf Day – Sign up now!
There are now less than four weeks until Garden Re-Leaf Day on March 22nd. The event organisers have confirmed that plans for the industry’s biggest annual fundraiser are gathering momentum but those who haven’t signed up yet need not worry, there is still time to get involved! Continue reading
Saddle up for charity with the Garden Re-Leaf Cycle Ride Challenge
Greenfingers Charity is inviting its supporters and others to put their pedal power to the test this spring by taking on the inspiring Cycle Challenge for Garden Re-Leaf Day. Continue reading
Eco-conscious and vegan gardeners re-enforce grow-your-own trend
The grow-your-own trend continues during 2019 as the nation’s gardeners seek out environmentally-friendly ways of growing healthy, pesticide-free produce with zero food miles. Continue reading
Last chance to book for Sales Agency Law Seminar
GIMA and LOFA are urging interested parties to book their place at the forthcoming Sales Agency Law seminar (20th February) to avoid disappointment as places are going fast. This special one-day event is designed for suppliers currently working with, or considering employing the services of, commercial sales agents. Continue reading
Winners of the 2019 Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase Awards reveal how competing in the innovation challenge can put key products in front of influential industry buyers
The winner and runners-up in the Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase Awards have revealed how the event helped to champion their latest products, creating a platform that highlighted the best in innovation for the attention of influential retail buyers. Continue reading
Sipcam urges retailers to stock up on natural slug and snail controls to meet demand ahead of metaldehyde ban
Leading supplier of natural and organic garden products, Sipcam, is urging garden retailers to stock up on its environmentally-friendly slug controls, to ensure stores can meet demand when the government’s ban on metaldehyde slug pellets comes into force this summer. Continue reading
Exhibitors at second Glee at Spring Fair report high levels of orders as buyers from retail powerhouses and independents flock to NEC to do business
Business was booming at the second annual Glee at Spring Fair, with upbeat exhibitors reporting strong levels of orders and new leads at a key point in the spring sales season. Continue reading
And the winners are….Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase winners confirmed
On the 3rd February, NEC Birmingham the second annual Glee at Spring Fair New Product Showcase Awards – in association with Garden Trade News – was the centre of much industry buzz as the ‘best in show’ were selected by a panel of industry experts, with the winners being celebrated in a special awards ceremony. Continue reading