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Over the last month, we have seen unprecedented changes in the horticulture industry due to COVID-19. With the closure of garden centres across the UK forcing growers online and the extra time at home ... -
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By now, we'll all have read Alan Titchmarsh's open letter for The Mail on Sunday calling for the reopening of the nation's garden centres, in line with regulations set out for supermarkets. The TV gar ... -
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Amidst these unprecendented times, we're continually inspired by the acts of kindness and positivity, big and small, that we're seeing across our community. Take a look at some of our favourites from ... -
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There is no doubt that the bricks and mortar garden centre offers both a rich and unique retail experience. The horticultural industry is built on local garden centres, with loyal followings, who cont ... -
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During this time, it is easy for us all to feel isolated and disconnected as we continue to get used to a new normal. However, whilst we might be separated physically, technology is enabling us to be ... -
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The Exhibition News Awards return to Evolution London, Battersea Park on 20th March 2020 to showcase outstanding achievement within the UK and global exhibition industry. This year, amongst the audi ... -
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The horticulture industry has long been flying the flag for environmental responsibility, but never more so than now with climate change concerns intensifying, and also the natural world offering resp ... -
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This is undeniably a unique and uncertain time for us all. A time that has presented, and will continue to present, new and different challenges on a local and a global scale. However, out of this bac ... -
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On the 1st January 2021, the Brexit transition period ends and the changes coming for retailers, whether they trade with the EU or not, are big, they're complicated, and they'll take longer than you t ... -
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In 2020 alone, the online plant industry has grown by 18%. Given the increasing move towards online retail, which has only been exacerbated by COVID 19, this growth makes sense. Interestingly, we've a ... -
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Glee might not be taking place physically this year, but coronavirus isn't stopping us from bringing Glee to our exhibitors and visitors. On 15th and 16th September 2020, we will be hosting the Glee G ... -
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Kicking off summer in style, our partners at Grow Your Own magazine have launched a brand-new virtual gardening event: The Grow Show! This free and thriving online hub is designed to keep people garde ... -
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Britain is often considered the home of gardening. It is one of the most rewarding, entertaining and healthy hobbies in the country with over 50 per cent of British people describing themselves as ga ... -
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The future is looking bright for garden retail. According to AMA Research's 2017 Garden Market Analysis Report the UK Garden Products market* is currently valued at £5.7billion and is expected to bene ... -
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Whilst it might not be the traditional high season for gardening, that doesn't mean everything stops for avid gardeners. Our partners over at Grow Your Own Magazine have broken down the top of the cro ... -
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Glee Gathering may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still discover the latest brands and products, handpicked from our exhibitor community. Find out who featured on the line up for The Outdoor ... -
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From climate change to grow-your-own, the UK's leading supplier of eco-friendly garden products, crafted from recycled rubber, throws the spotlight on factors that will influence the way we garden. Mi ... -
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When it comes to the horticultural supply chain, there's no denying the importance of growers. The UK's network of nurseries is essential for so many garden centres whose customers are looking for bea ... -
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With garden centres now open for business and other UK retailers preparing to reopen, Glee arranged an exclusive roundtable of garden centre owners and industry professionals to discuss the learnings ... -
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Keep it fun Don't stress about getting things right or not. It is so important to have fun, experiment and learn new things. Gardening doesn't have to be a serious hobby. It's all about getting outsid ... -
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Retailers and visual merchandisers seeking products of the future and the latest in-store merchandising ideas need look no further than the Retail Lab at Glee. Now in its third year, this inspirationa ... -
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Retail success stories seldom hit the headlines with the UK gripped by Brexit jitters – but the nation's garden centres are riding on the crest of a wave. While Britain's High Streets are facing econo ... -
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Flick through the pages of any trade or consumer horticultural magazine and you're likely to see a mention of the ‘trend' for green gardening. In fact, far from being a passing fad, the shift to plane ... -
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Eleven ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Showcase 2019, at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News. Sel ... -
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The environmental impact of single-use plastic is under the spotlight as the public backlash mounts against disposable products with the potential to pollute the world's oceans. In our second special ... -
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Growing media is a godsend for garden retailers. Regardless of fashions or trends, come rain or shine, consumers will always need compost to fill seed trays, window boxes and hanging baskets – and the ... -
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Green gardening is not a fashion or a passing fad – it's here to stay. With sustainable growing championed by the likes of BBC Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don, demand for eco-friendly gardening p ... -
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Tip 1 Beginner gardening can be quite daunting. There's a plethora of “must do” “don't do” “do it now” advice and to me it comes across as a bit scary and makes you feel you're going to get it all wro ... -
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1. Start small and grow things you actually like to eat. It's really easy to fall into the trap of trying to grow every vegetable imaginable and ending up feeling overwhelmed. Starting with a small pa ... -
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As a leading showcase of pet product suppliers, trendsetters and emerging brands, Pets at Glee is set to be a thriving platform for any retailers wanting to optimise the ‘pet pound'. Now it has been c ...