Autumn Fair announces gift showcase

Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for gift, home and fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September 2025, welcoming over 800 brands and 12,000+ buyers.

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Glee 2025: new and returning brands

Excitement is building for Glee 2025, taking place from 16–18 September, as the show continues to attract a strong line-up of new and returning exhibitors following a standout season for the gardening industry. Read more - open to all

Record number of new products set to be unveiled at PATS 2025

Visitors to this year’s Pet & Aquatics Trade Show (PATS) can expect a record-breaking number of product launches, all displayed under one roof in the popular New Product Showcase.

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New lease of life for plants from the HTA National Plant Show

Following the success of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show in June, several charities have benefited from donations of hundreds of plants. Read more - open to all

Myton Hospice in Warwick with plant donations from the HTA National Plant Show

Prices are falling and the colour is beige

56 exhibitors, several of them new, filled Solex at Hall 5 of the NEC to showcase outdoor living trends for 2026.  Prices are falling and the colour is beige. Read more - members only

The colour is Beige - 4 Seasons Outdoor

British Garden Centres wins 4 flower awards

British Garden Centres is celebrating success after winning a 4 Flower Plant Village Award at its first-ever appearance at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Read more - open to all

Libby Stubbs with BGCs' 4 Flower Award at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

APL members impress judges

Members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), part of the Horticultural Trades Association, achieved top recognition at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival with a series of award-winning gardens showcasing quality craftsmanship and sustainable design.

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The APL stand - ‘What Lies Before, What Lies Beneath.’

Spoga+Gafa confirms its position as the leading platform

This years’ Spoga+Gafa show in Cologne attracted some1,600 exhibitors and 26,000 trade visitors from across Europe, North America and the Antipodes. Garden furniture, outdoor cooking and garden hardware and machinery were all strongly represented. Read more - members only

Pastels

Record numbers on Day 1 of the HTA National Plant Show

There were record visitors at day one of the HTA National Plant Show at Stoneleigh.  Here's some of the chat from the aisles. Read more - members only

Prunus Japanese Lantern wins Best in Show

Frank P Matthew’s Prunus Sumaura Fugenzo JAPANESE LANTERN has received the prestigious Best in Show at the HTA New Plant Awards, sponsored by the RHS, during this year’s HTA National Plant Show. Read more - open to all

Join the SOLEX Awards followed by a F1 Afterparty

SOLEX Exhibition 2025 is revving up with an exclusive F1-themed Afterparty & Awards Evening on Tuesday 8th July at The Vox, NEC Birmingham.

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David Croft

What it means to win a New Product Award at PATS

Winning a New Product Award at the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show can have a tremendous impact on the fortunes of a PATS exhibitor. It can help turn a new launch into a bestselling item in pet stores around the country and clinch that all-important export deal. Read more - open to all

Dog & Bond – Winner of New Starter Zone Award

BBC Gardeners’ World Live countdown begins

As the countdown to BBC Gardeners’ World Live begins, gardening enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the event, set to take place from June 12-15 at the NEC in Birmingham. Read more - open to all

Nick Bailey

New dates for Giving & Living trade show

New Giving & Living dates present new opportunities. The Giving & Living trade show will now take place from Sunday 18th – Tuesday 20th January 2026, in its usual venue, Westpoint in Exeter. Read more - open to all

Gold for Blue Diamond and Taylors Bulbs

Highlights in the 11,775 square metre Great Pavilion included Gold for Blue Diamond Garden Centres, David Austin Roses, Raymond Evison and Taylors Bulbs.  Read more - open to all

The Blue Diamond Garden Centres garden

Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn provides ideal platform for new suppliers

Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn 2025 is shaping up to be a key event for businesses looking to enter the Scottish market, with high demand for exhibition space from new suppliers. Read more - open to all

Looking for hot new suppliers and seasonal promotions?

Garden retailers who are seeking new suppliers are warmly invited to sign up to the GIMA Hosted Meetings at Glee 2025. Read more - open to all

The 2025 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund is now open for entries

The GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund (GISCF) – run in partnership with Glee – is now open for 2025 entries, ready to support the next generation of garden industry innovators. Read more - open to all

BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair returns to Audley End this August

The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair returns to Audley End, 29–31 August 2025, with expert advice, feature gardens, shopping, workshops, and seasonal inspiration. Read more - open to all

Record show gardens and 90,000 visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

90,000 visitors were spoilt for inspiration at BBC Gardeners’ World Live this year with a bumper 48 Show Gardens, Showcase Gardens and Beautiful Borders to enjoy. 
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Outdoor entertaining heats up at Glee 2025

As demand for outdoor living shows no sign of slowing, Glee 2025 will once again put a spotlight on the booming outdoor entertaining sector. Read more - open to all

Peter Beales Roses celebrates third Gold Medal of 2025

Peter Beales Roses has secured its third RHS Gold Medal of the year, awarded at the 2025 Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Read more - open to all

Glee 2025 gathers pace with record exhibitor growth

Glee 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most significant editions of the UK’s premier garden retail trade show, taking place 16–18 September at the NEC Birmingham. Read more - open to all

Frank P Matthews wins double and Ball takes Best Stand at HTA Show

Frank P Matthews has taken the double win for the HTA New Plants Awards and been awarded the Visitor Vote, sponsored by Floramedia, at the HTA National Plant Show 2025. Read more - open to all

Ball received the award for Best Stand

Wyevale Nurseries to launch 2026 Retail Catalogue at HTA National Plant Show

 

Wyevale Nurseries will unveil its 2026 retailers’ catalogue at this year’s HTA National Plant Show, showcasing an exciting line-up of new British-grown plant promotions tailored for the garden centre market. Read more - open to all

Andy Johnson, Managing Director, Wyevale Nurseries, with the new 2026 Retailers’ Catalogue

Peter Beales Roses wins Gold at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025

Peter Beales Roses of Attleborough, Norfolk has won a Gold Medal at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025, adding to their earlier success at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year.

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BBC Gardeners World 2025 - GOLD

Solex - Plan your visit with ease

We’re just one month away from the highly anticipated Solex 2025 Exhibition – taking place on 8th - 10th July at the NEC Birmingham. Read more - open to all

Solex's Fire Food & Outdoor Living Zone returns for its third year

Don’t miss the Outdoor Living Zone, open everyday throughout the exhibition, where you can see top brands in action and experience the best in outdoor cooking and entertaining. Read more - open to all

The Shropshire Lad - Adam Purnell

Registration is live for Autumn Fair 2025

Registration is now officially live for Autumn Fair 2025, the UK’s largest and most diverse seasonal trade showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion. Read more - open to all

Don’t miss out, SOLEX is almost here!

We’re just two months away from the highly anticipated Solex 2025 Exhibition – taking place on 8th - 10th July at the NEC Birmingham. Read more - open to all

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