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
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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
Just 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
Thank you to the 2021 GIMA Award sponsors
The sold-out 40th GIMA Awards (11th November, Celtic Manor Resort) are set to be glittering night of entertainment and celebration of the best the garden retail sector has to offer. As always, the event is only possible due to the incredible support of the industry it represents, including a host of sponsors made up of manufacturers, suppliers and media representatives. This year, more brands than ever have come forward to show their support for the event through a range of sponsorship opportunities. Continue reading
The Greenfingers Charity team is expanding
The Greenfingers Charity, which is dedicated to building therapeutic garden spaces within children’s hospices across the UK, is looking to expand its team with the appointment of a new part-time Garden Projects Manager. Continue reading
Premium Christmas Trees: the sustainable choice
Sustainability is a key topic for many consumers, a trend that has only been growing over time. Continue reading
OASE win big at AQUA 2021
Market leaders in aquariums and fish keeping sundries, OASE has reason to celebrate as the brand has been awarded not one, but two exciting new product awards at the recent AQUA 2021 exhibition. Continue reading
Stand with LifestyleGarden® in the fight against plastic pollution and world poverty
The world is in turmoil again with yet another humanitarian crisis making waves across the globe. Inevitably, this causes consumers to reflect on the plight of others and consider the poverty and dire situations that aren’t currently hitting the headlines, whilst hopefully asking what they can do to help. Here one of the UK’s leading outdoor furniture manufacturers, LifestyleGarden®, highlights the change it is trying to bring to people’s lives across the globe by supporting organisations like Plastic Bank, and how retailers can make a difference through responsible decisions about both their plastic usage and the products they choose to carry. Continue reading
Intrepid Explorer sets London Marathon record!
A new world record time for running the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon in wellington boots has been set by Peter Butler-Jones, who completed the epic dash wearing Leon Boots’ lightweight unisex Explorer boots in aid of mental health charity, Mind. Continue reading