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Leading with Boundless enthusiasm
Introducing Heather Glanville, new Association Chair of Boundless Boundless, the membership club for civil service and public sector workers, has announced a new Association Chair. Heather Glanville has been appointed as the first female chair in 45 years. Having spent the last 20 years as a…
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Lawncare is a breeze with DJ Turfcare’s MO Bacter – the innovative organic lawn fertiliser that effortlessly tackles moss and banishes labour-intensive scarifying
Flick through the pages of gardening magazines at this time of year and chances are they’ll feature a step-by-step guide on getting lawns into shape. While some lawncare products have evolved beyond recognition in recent years, gardeners are still being advised to kill moss with sulphate of iron…
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A look ahead to Glee 2019
As the leading trade show for the garden and outdoor leisure sector, Glee is a key date in the calendar. With just five months to go until the doors open on the 2019 event (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham), the show’s organisers confirm that this year’s exhibition will be a bigger and…
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Sustainability matters: how LifestyleGarden® is setting a new standard for sustainable business
sustainability /səsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ noun 1. the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. "the sustainability of economic growth" 2. avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. "the pursuit of global environmental…
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Sustainability matters: how LifestyleGarden® is setting a new standard for sustainable business
sustainability /səsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ noun 1. the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. "the sustainability of economic growth" 2. avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. "the pursuit of global environmental…
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World-beating cyclist tours Around the World in 80 Days stage talk
Author, Broadcaster and Ultra-Endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont returns with a UK talk tour Around the World in 80 Days is a story of extreme endurance and Mark's unwavering ambition to find his personal best, to push his limits and set down unbreakable World Records. In 2017, Mark set out to make…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed unveils top tips to keep lawns looking lush if summer 2019 is another scorcher
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…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed unveils top tips to keep lawns looking lush if summer 2019 is another scorcher
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…
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2019 GIMA Awards judging panel confirmed
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. Featuring buyers from both leading independent and multiple garden centres, DIY giants, and members of the trade and consumer media, this year’s…
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LifestyleGarden® launches DuraOcean®
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…
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LifestyleGarden® launches DuraOcean®
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…
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Value of UK pet market set to hit £7billion by 2021 as millennials’ passion for pampering pets fuels demand for fashionable, luxurious accessories
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…
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Date confirmed for GIMA Buyer Connect
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. The speed networking event – to be held at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre…
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Plants at Glee 2019 update
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…
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Real lawns clean the air, keep us cool in summer and help to prevent flooding, unlike artificial turf, says Johnsons Lawn Seed
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. The company, established in 1820 and the oldest lawn seed brand in the UK, said lawns play…
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Real lawns clean the air, keep us cool in summer and help to prevent flooding, unlike artificial turf, says Johnsons Lawn Seed
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. The company, established in 1820 and the oldest lawn seed brand in the UK, said lawns play…
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Join the Glee to Monte-Carlo Banger Rally
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. This exciting new event will see teams from across the industry pitch themselves against each other to travel from Glee at the NEC…
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GIMA Day Conference report: Dobbies, Disruption & Megatrends
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…
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GIMA Announces New Council
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. The four new members welcomed onto the council include Guy Jenkins from DLF, Jenny Douthwaite from Primeur, Martin…
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Metaldehyde ban? No problem! New ecofective® Slug Killer has the power to tackle munching molluscs
One of the leading eco-friendly pest control brands, ecofective®, has introduced a new slug killer to help gardeners protect flowers and vegetable plants from attack. Its launch is perfectly timed, as gardeners seek environmentally friendly alternatives to metaldehyde slug pellets ahead of the ban…
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Celebrating another thriving event: the garden industry digs deep for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2019
Garden Re-Leaf Day on Friday 22nd March was once again a success, as the garden industry and Greenfingers supporters came together to create a thriving day of activities and FUNdraising events. Whilst the final total is yet to be announced, it has been confirmed that over £50k has already been…
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GIMA Charity Day celebrates its 10th anniversary with the chance to win a car!
As the GIMA Charity Day (6th June, Telford Golf & Hotel Resort) celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019, it has been confirmed that the annual event will offer even more excitement for participants thanks to a host of new team building and networking opportunities – plus the chance to win a
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LifestyleGarden® confirms exclusive new partnership with the Eden Project
In a true industry first, LifestyleGarden® has confirmed that the leading outdoor furniture brand will be working exclusively in partnership with the Eden Project, helping to further drive their common goal of promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability. This new partnership will see…
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LifestyleGarden® confirms exclusive new partnership with the Eden Project
In a true industry first, LifestyleGarden® has confirmed that the leading outdoor furniture brand will be working exclusively in partnership with the Eden Project, helping to further drive their common goal of promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability. This new partnership will see…
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Garden retail on track to power ahead in 2019 as industry defies gloomy outlook for Britain’s High Streets
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 economic headwinds that have seen big name retailers consigned to history, garden centres are…
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Start experiencing the magic of Willow Wands with newly launched trade display units
The team behind the popular Willow Wand has unveiled its new self-contained trolley display units, perfect for helping retailers drive sales instore. Pre-loaded with 100 Willow Wands, in three sizes, the display unit has been designed to make it unbelievably easy for retailers to start selling…
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2018 Glee New Product Winners – where are they now?
The beating heart of Glee, the Glee New Product Showcase provides a one-stop-shop for all the latest product innovations from around the show. Each year 11 products are selected as winners by a panel made up of leading industry figures and gardening experts. Six months have now passed since the 201…
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A thank you to the 2019 Garden Re-Leaf Day sponsors
As the garden retail industry makes final preparations for the forthcoming Garden Re-Leaf Day (Friday 22nd March), the event organisers – the Greenfingers Charity – would like to take a moment to thank this year’s amazingly generous sponsors. The Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk & Cycle Challenge…
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Boundless launches calendar of exclusive experiences for public sector workers
Boundless, the membership club for civil servants and public sector workers, has launched a bumper calendar of events and money-can’t-buy experiences for 2019. With 12 events throughout the year, including exclusive previews to new attractions – such as the £20 million Silverstone Experience…
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GIMA AGM & Day Conference: Dobbies, Disruption & Megatrends
10th April, Ettington Chase, Warwickshire, CV37 7NZ The forthcoming GIMA AGM and Day Conference is set to focus on three main themes – Dobbies, Disruption and Megatrends, together offering an insightful view into the current garden retail landscape. Providing a full day’s schedule of thought…
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Glee invests in new app facility
In 2019, Glee joins the digital revolution with the launch of its new exhibition smartphone app, designed to provide an unrivalled matchmaking solution to help suppliers and retailers to get the most out of their time at the show. Developed in response to the industry’s desire for such a tool, the…
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Entry to GIMA Awards 2019 now open!
Considered by many within the garden retail sector to be the only awards event that really matters, the annual GIMA Awards will be returning for its 39th year later this summer (4th July, Celtic Manor), with another glittering night of celebrations. Entry to this year’s awards is now open – with…
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William Morris collection is right on trend as Victorian fashion extends from homes and takes root in the nation’s gardens
The launch of the William Morris collection by Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots, has introduced Victorian chic and timeless style to a new range of planters, on sale at garden centres across the UK. Introducing the William Morris collection – timeless style Inspired by British…
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Garden Connect renews webshop at Frosts Garden Centres
Garden Connect has launched the new webshop of Frosts Garden Centres, prior to the start of the 2019 Spring Season. The webshop is fully integrated with the OpSuite EPoS provided by DavRich. The new webshop, which can be found via www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk, reflects the new Frosts-brand. “It…
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LifestyleGarden®’s parent company, ScanCom (Vietnam), shortlisted for 2019 Sedex Award
ScanCom (Vietnam), the parent company of the market-leading LifestyleGarden® outdoor furniture brand, is celebrating this week as it has been confirmed as one of the shortlisted companies at this year’s Sedex Awards. Each year, the Sedex Awards celebrate the incredible efforts its members…
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LifestyleGarden®’s parent company, ScanCom (Vietnam), shortlisted for 2019 Sedex Award
ScanCom (Vietnam), the parent company of the market-leading LifestyleGarden® outdoor furniture brand, is celebrating this week as it has been confirmed as one of the shortlisted companies at this year’s Sedex Awards. Each year, the Sedex Awards celebrate the incredible efforts its members…
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Trixie joins Pets at Glee 2019 - Plus update on how Pets at Glee will develop in the year ahead
One of the world’s leading pet product suppliers, the German based Trixie, has confirmed it will be exhibiting at Pets at Glee in 2019, further cementing the show’s value for pet and garden retailers. Bringing with it over 40 years’ experience, world-wide knowledge of the pet market thanks to…
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Woodlodge helps retailers to inspire a new generation of gardeners with ‘virtual sales assistants’ to boost consumer confidence
Retailers have a handy new tool to help drive demand for container gardening with the introduction of ‘virtual sales assistants’ – expertly crafted POS that provides shoppers with the confidence to make informed purchases. Woodlodge’s inspirational and colourful POS boards will guide novice…
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Sponsored Walk & Cycle Challenge set to turn Buckinghamshire Green for Garden Re-Leaf Day
If you’re in Buckinghamshire on March 22nd then you might be surprised to find it’s being taken over by teams of intrepid walkers and bike enthusiasts, all taking part in a special sponsored endurance challenges to raise money for Beaconsfield based, Greenfingers Charity. Over 80 participants…
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Garden Re-Leaf Day – where does the money go?
In July 2011, Hillview Garden Store CEO and industry stalwart, Boyd Douglas-Davies announced the inaugural Garden Re-Leaf Day at the Garden Retail Awards in London. Now in its eighth year, Garden Re-Leaf Day is the biggest charity fundraiser in the garden industry’s calendar and has raised over…
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Greenfingers supporters are ‘winging it!’
Officially announced at the Garden Press Event (Feb 27th) it has been confirmed that three brave souls will be taking to the skies on June 2nd in aid of the Greenfinger Charity. However, this will be no ordinary flight! Each of the Greenfingers supporters will be strapped to the roof of a bi-plane…
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Mountaineering Legend, Conrad Anker, brings Hold Fast to UK stages
Climber who found Mallory’s body brings talk to UK audiences Considered one of the world’s greatest climbers and mountaineers of our time, Conrad Anker has numerous first ascents to his name, including the focus of the stunning feature film, Meru, as he led the first successful ascent of the
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Gardeners must overseed and feed lawns this spring, to restore turf in time for summer – says Johnsons Lawn Seed
Johnsons Lawn Seed is warning that the nation’s lawns will need extra TLC this spring, if grass is to recover from the extreme conditions experienced during last summer’s heatwave and drought. The company, established in 1820 and the oldest lawn seed brand in the UK, is urging gardeners to take…
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Gardeners must overseed and feed lawns this spring, to restore turf in time for summer – says Johnsons Lawn Seed
Johnsons Lawn Seed is warning that the nation’s lawns will need extra TLC this spring, if grass is to recover from the extreme conditions experienced during last summer’s heatwave and drought. The company, established in 1820 and the oldest lawn seed brand in the UK, is urging gardeners to take…
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Willow Wand set to cast a magic spell upon gardens
Gardeners up and down the country are pretending they’ve been to Hogwarts by creating a bit of magic in their own back yards, thanks to The Willow Wand, a piece of living art that gets better every year. Hardy Willow Wands are hand-crafted in the UK from nine living willow stems, each expertly…
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PR – a necessity or nice to have?
Picture the scene, you’ve closed your warehouse and a whole team of people have lost their job because of it. Before long you’ll have the local papers on the phone, and your inbox will be full of questions from the trade media wanting to know why the closure has happened and what you’ll be…
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Less than four weeks to go until Garden Re-Leaf Day – Sign up now!
There are now less than four weeks until Garden Re-Leaf Day on March 22nd. The event organisers have confirmed that plans for the industry’s biggest annual fundraiser are gathering momentum but those who haven’t signed up yet need not worry, there is still time to get involved! Walk or cycle…
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New triple action Super Smart Lawn Feed is the only product that gardeners need to revitalise tired lawns
In a UK first, Johnsons Lawn Seed is introducing an innovative triple action lawn fertiliser that feeds grass, enhances the natural colour of turf and boosts root growth – all using naturally-occurring ingredients. Super Smart Lawn Feed’s unique formula makes it the perfect one-stop solution for…
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New triple action Super Smart Lawn Feed is the only product that gardeners need to revitalise tired lawns
In a UK first, Johnsons Lawn Seed is introducing an innovative triple action lawn fertiliser that feeds grass, enhances the natural colour of turf and boosts root growth – all using naturally-occurring ingredients. Super Smart Lawn Feed’s unique formula makes it the perfect one-stop solution for…
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Saddle up for charity with the Garden Re-Leaf Cycle Ride Challenge
Greenfingers Charity is inviting its supporters and others to put their pedal power to the test this spring by taking on the inspiring Cycle Challenge for Garden Re-Leaf Day. The cycle event, which was launched as part of the Garden Re-Leaf roster of events in 2018, is making its return in 2019…
