As dog owners flock to the Leon Boots Co. stand at Crufts, enticed by the lightest wellington boot ever, garden centre owners must be asking themselves whether they can afford to miss out on stocking this exciting new range within their own pet and gift offering Continue reading
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Introducing GUARNORGANIC
The best organic fertiliser, fresh from Peru
GUANORGANICS – exclusively suppliers of guano rich fertiliser – is seeking new retail trading partners in the United Kingdom. Here, we take a look at the history of the company and exactly what this amazing country has to offer the British consumer market – and it’s a lot more than just our beloved Paddington Bear! Continue reading
Selling more garden furniture with Augmented Reality
In the coming months, many consumers will go online to buy new garden furniture sets. In 2020 alone, 34% purchased or looked at garden furniture online, and these numbers are expected to increase in 2022. But purchasing new garden furniture online can be tricky as the size of a product is often hard to estimate with just pictures alone. Continue reading
Durston Garden Products’ latest investment offers improved production levels & product quality
Following a period of continued growth, Durston Garden Products has taken steps to ensure the ongoing longevity of its growing media offering with two significant investments in machinery. Continue reading
Durston Garden Products remember Jim Kelly
Durston Garden Products is extremely saddened to announce the passing away of its much-loved sales agent, James (Jim) Kelly, who died in late 2021, aged 84 years. Continue reading
Leon Boots Co is increasing the gifting potential of wellington boots to drive year-round sales
Whether its Easter, Mother’s Day, or just as a gift for friends and family, gifting is big business within garden retail. And now with the new name in wellington boots – Leon Boots Co. – switching up this category with the most lightweight wellingtons ever, the potential for year-round sales for this popular footwear category is higher than ever. Continue reading
It’s the most jumperful time of year Show your support for Boyd Douglas-Davies during his Christmas jumper challenge PLUS join the ‘Jumperful’ Challenge on Dec 20th!
We all love a Christmas jumper but perhaps none more than British Garden Centre’s very own Boyd Douglas-Davies. Boyd is currently undertaking the challenge of wearing 25 Christmas jumpers over the course of 25 days to raise funds for the Greenfingers charity. Continue reading
Brand new Plantsmith range turns easy houseplant care into the ultimate gifting experience
The award-winning collection currently taking the industry by storm, Plantsmith has its sights set on transforming the indoor plant care category in 2022. Maximising its perfect combination of highly-effective horticultural products with chic, on-trend packaging, Plantsmith is offering retailers a dedicated houseplant care range that promises exciting year-round gift opportunities. Continue reading
DJ Turfcare’s trading partner Viano confirms an investment of €6million to support business growth
DJ Turfcare – exclusive suppliers of the organic-based lawn fertiliser portfolio including MO Bacter and Recovery – has confirmed details of the latest investments being made by its trading partner, Viano; investments that will enable DJ Turfcare to continue to deliver market leading solutions and outstanding customer service levels throughout 2022 and beyond. Continue reading
GIMA raise over £19,000 for the Greenfingers charity in 2021
Following the recently sold-out 40th GIMA Awards, where guests helped to raise over £3,900 for GIMA’s 2021 nominated charity – Greenfingers – with not one but two generous raffles, it has been confirmed that GIMA events have raised over £19,000 for the children’s hospice garden charity throughout the year. Continue reading
Join the London Landmark Half Marathon & support the Greenfingers Charity
Whether you are looking for a new challenge in 2022, fancy tackling a unique half marathon experience or simply want a new way to support the Greenfingers Charity then the London Landmark Half Marathon (April 3rd 2022) could be the solution you are looking for! Continue reading
The Real Soil Company appoints new Business Development Manager, James Romaine
Following the successful launch of The Real Soil Company and its benchmark-setting SuperSoil organic topsoil, the company has recently appointed James Romaine as the company’s first Business Development Manager. Continue reading
Garden Connect: 4 new OpSuite integrated webshops & apps live
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ust in time for the Christmas season, Garden Connect and Davidson Richards have launched four new projects. Continue reading
And the winners are…..the 40th GIMA Award winners have been announced!
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Earlier tonight the great and good of the garden retail industry came together to celebrate the 40th annual GIMA Awards at a glittering black-tie event, held at the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort. Celebrating the innovation, dedication and passion that goes into everything – from product development, to marketing campaigns and point of sale – the evening saw 17 award winners revealed and was accompanied by a much-needed night of merriment to mark the return of the awards after a two-year hiatus. Continue reading
Pre-Christmas orders see DJ Turfcare protects prices & delivery promises during first half of 2022
Recognising the challenges that the UK garden retail supply chain continues to face, DJ Turfcare – exclusive suppliers of an unrivalled portfolio of organic-based lawn fertilisers including the ever-popular MO Bacter – is offering its retail customers a unique promise based on orders made before Christmas 2021. Continue reading