Glee 2018 was a thriving hub for the garden retail sector. Featuring a bigger, bolder and brighter event, the visually impactful show welcomed more exhibitors, exciting new content, a new footprint and and a strong visitor contingent that delivered across the board and drew praise from all corners of the sector. To find out more, we catch up with Glee’s Event Director, Matthew Mein, to discuss the vital role Glee plays as both an exhibition, and networking hub for the industry it represents. Continue reading
Tag: Garden care
Charlie Dimmock chats to Kimberley about the garden industry
Gardening gadgets, consumer trends, the mental and physical benefits of gardening, and what Glee used to be like. All of these subjects and more are covered in this informal interview with gardening TV personality Charlie Dimmock, recorded in the busy press lounge at this year’s Glee trade show. Continue reading
Woodlodge’s most successful year at Glee
Woodlodge’s phenomenal growth continued at Glee 2018 with the company smashing all targets from previous shows and resulting in an influx of orders with its product lines proving to be an instant hit with garden retailers. With a bigger and more spectacular stand in the heart of Hall 6, new planter designs and an extension of existing popular ranges, Woodlodge cemented its position as the market leader of garden pots by more than doubling its sales from last year’s leading industry event. Continue reading
Visitors Choice Award, sponsored by the HTA – and the winner is….
Yesterday at Glee 2018, Active Products UK scooped this year’s HTA sponsored Visitors Choice Award, part of the Glee New Product Showcase. Continue reading
Glee Buyers Power List 2018: the winners
The winners of the 2018 Glee Buyers Power List were announced this afternoon (Tuesday 11th September) during an exciting awards ceremony within Glee’s ever-popular Seminar Theatre. Continue reading
The only feed you’ll need – New Super Smart Lawn Feed launched to revolutionise the UK’s gardens
Leading grass seed brand Johnsons Lawn Seed has launched its latest lawn innovation that will revolutionise the greening and feeding of lawns around the country. The breakthrough comes as a result of the company’s latest research into grass growing techniques, unearthing the benefits of a never before seen ingredient that specifically seeks out grass plants, resulting in “the only lawn feed you’ll ever need.” Continue reading
Woodlodge bring beauty of nature to the fore with latest William Morris collection
Beautiful and timeless designs have been brought to the aisles of Glee, as Woodlodge launched its William Morris collection of planters at the show today. Continue reading
Glee New Product Awards 2018 – Winners announced
Eleven ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2018, at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News.
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Aylett Nurseries win RSPB Conservation Garden Centre of the Year Award
It has been a positive start to this year’s Glee for Aylett Nurseries, as it was announced as the winners of the RSPB’s Conservation Garden Centre of the Year Award this morning. Continue reading
Glee’s main seminar stage gets the VIP treatment
Glee has always been a home for education and inspiration. The 2018 show will be no different, with not one but two different seminar stages. The main stage (located in its new location in Hall 8) will benefit from a packed three-day schedule, including a number of garden VIPs sharing their thoughts, ideas and expectations for the future of gardening. Continue reading
