The first commercially available ‘ocean plastic’ outdoor furniture range
Our planet is facing a plastic pollution crisis. Each year we produce 300 million tonnes of plastic waste – that’s nearly the same weight as the entire world population. Predictions show that unless something is done to reduce this, we will have created four times as much plastic waste by 20501. Continue reading
As the GIMA Awards gets set to celebrate its 39th anniversary in 2019 (July 4th, Celtic Manor), this year’s judging panel has been confirmed. Continue reading
Featuring buyers from Crocus, Wayfair & Haskins Garden Centres
GIMA has announced Wednesday 29th May as the date of the next Buyer Connect session – featuring buyers from Crocus, Wayfair and Haskins Garden Centres. Continue reading
Britain has always been a nation of animal lovers. Now, we’re an island of truly pampered furry friends – with animals no longer regarded as pets, but one of the family. Even in turbulent economic times, Brits are putting pets’ wellbeing before their own – and that’s music to the ears of pet accessory retailers. Continue reading
Last year’s drought left lawns across the UK looking patchy and in need of TLC. Gardeners need not fear, however, as a few simple steps can rejuvenate tatty turf and green-up lawns in time for summer. Here, the UK’s leading lawn seed supplier, Johnsons Lawn Seed, shares its five-point action plan to help gardeners transform tired turf into a lush lawn that’s capable of surviving whatever this summer’s weather throws at it. Continue reading
The horticultural heart of the exhibition, Glee Plants, showcases an extensive range of plants, trees and shrubs from UK and international suppliers. To date a host of brands – of all sizes – have confirmed their presence at the September show (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham), bringing with them the best new plant varieties for the season ahead. Continue reading
Johnsons Lawn Seed is throwing the spotlight on key benefits that real lawns bring to the nation’s towns, cities and suburbs – as UK gardeners seek ways to make their plots more environmentally friendly. Continue reading
If you have a team of willing participants and a weekend spare, then the inaugural Greenfingers Glee to Monte-Carlo Banger Rally could be just what you are looking for. Continue reading
GIMA has announced the appointment of four new Council members following their appointment at the recent AGM, which took place on 10th April at Ettington Chase Hotel, Warwickshire. Continue reading
The Garden Industry Manufacturers’ Association’s AGM and Day Conference took place on 10th April at Ettington Chase Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon, with 60 members in attendance. With a packed agenda, the day tackled everything from how consumers are changing the face of retailing, to the impact of technology upon purchasing decisions, the importance of inspiration, and how one retailer is forging ahead in this new retail landscape. Continue reading
