News from the aisles of Glee 23
Exhibitors say they were pleased with level of interest generated at Glee, though grumbles about the timing of the show persist. We report on chat in the aisles. Read more - members only
News from the aisles of Glee 23
Exhibitors say they were pleased with level of interest generated at Glee, though grumbles about the timing of the show persist. We report on chat in the aisles. Read more - members only
Gardenforum partners with LANDSCAPE 2023
LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show is bigger and better than ever as it enters its 12th year. With hundreds of exhibitors and more visitors than ever before, the show continues to be the essential trade event within the industry as nothing or no one is left out! Read more - open to all
Network with TV stars and industry professionals at our evening event at Solex!
Summer is a season that is all about fun and enjoyment, and what better way to embrace it than by attending events that allow you to mingle, network, and make new friends. Read more - open to all
Impressions from the HTA National Plant Show
Most exhibitors at the HTA National Plant Show were pleased with the year to date. Stock has been selling through well; one grower stating sales were high, peaking “at Covid levels.” Read more - members only
Celebrating member success at Gardeners’ World Live as award winners announced
The winners at BBC Gardeners’ World Live were announced yesterday and we are thrilled that they include Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) members and Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) members. Read more - open to all
Everyone is going to the shows but will they be buying?
Our recent straw poll of garden centres shows that some stock levels are still higher than normal; this could affect buying at Glee and Solex. Read more - members only
British exhibitor group at spoga+gafa 2023
The UK exhibitor group at this year’s Gardenex-organised British pavilion within spoga+gafa is offering buyers from across the world a multitude of new product launches. Read more - open to all
New top level Environmental Horticulture Group launched
Today’s House of Lords launch of the New Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) shows the sector’s importance to achieving national environmental goals. Read more - members only
RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show
The RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show returns from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 August, bringing five days of floral fun to the garden near Chelmsford, Essex. Read more - open to all
Sunshine brings record visitors to BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu
Sunshine, Showcase Gardens and springtime shopping were just some of the highlights enjoyed by a record 23,000 green-fingered visitors at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu the last weekend of April. Read more - open to all
Glee Talent Store finalists selected to showcase at Glee 2023
Twelve candidates from this year’s Glee Talent Store have been selected to showcase their designs at Glee (May 2023). Read more - open to all
SGD Soirée at LANDSCAPE 2023
LANDSCAPE - The Industry Trade Show and the SGD - Society of Garden Designers have joined together to put on a night to remember. Read more - open to all
LANDSCAPE partners with LOFA & SOLEX for a second year
Bring on year two! Once again, LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show, LOFA- The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association, and SOLEX - The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition are teaming up. Read more - open to all
Glee is the Gift for retailers this Summer
As we head into Spring and gardeners around the UK get planting and digging, plans for Glee - the International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet being held at the NEC from 27th-29th June - are also hotting up. This year the focus will not just be on the great outdoors, as a brand new Home, Gift & Clothing sector is about to take shape on the exhibition floor. Read more - open to all
Momentum builds behind new consumer show Water Alive
Momentum is building behind Water Alive, the new consumer show for fishkeepers, which will run alongside trade exhibition AQUA 2023 in October. Read more - open to all
Glee wins Exhibition Industry Award
The organising team at Glee is celebrating having just been awarded the Best UK Trade Show Award (+8000 sq ft) at the recent Association of Exhibition Awards. Read more - open to all
Autumn Fair announces a host of new and exclusive brands for Home & Gift
Retailers are making a beeline for Autumn Fair this September as it announces a raft of new and exclusive brands to the Home & Gift destinations alongside returning favourites including Hill Interiors, Hanlin, Blooms by Samuel Baker, Jellycat, Malini, McGowan & Rutherford Ltd, Nordic Style, and Rex London. Read more - open to all
New responsible show alongside Glee 2024
Hyve, the owners of Glee, will be launching a new responsible sourcing show in the summer of 2024 to be co-located with Glee. Read more - members only
Wyevale Nurseries runs peat-free advice hub at National Plant Show
Wyevale Nurseries is hosting a peat-free advisory station at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show for trade customers seeking assistance with the changes to the law around peat usage (June 20 and 21, 2023). Read more - open to all
Get to know Marcus Bawdon: The BBQ Whisperer
SOLEX 2023 is a fantastic opportunity to meet Marcus, enjoy his cooking, and learn more about the world of BBQ. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your outdoor cooking experience with tips from one of the best in the business! Read more - open to all
Wyevale Nurseries puts five new plants up for National Plant Show awards
Wyevale Nurseries has entered five new varieties for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this month. Read more - open to all
Win £1,000 to spend at Glee 2023
Hot on the heels of Glee’s first registration incentive, which saw one lucky winner win a night’s accommodation at the show, it has been confirmed that a second exciting incentive is now up for grabs. Read more - open to all
Get your tickets now for the HTA’s National Plant Show 2023
The Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) National Plant Show is back at the NAEC Stoneleigh this month, on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 June 2023. Read more - open to all
PATS Telford shapes up for biggest-ever show
With so many exciting plans for 2023, PATS Telford is certain to be an unmissable show with more stand space being allocated in three packed halls at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire. Read more - open to all
Take advantage of Buyer Services at Glee 2023
The garden industry is getting ready for Glee where this year a new range of complimentary services for buyers attending the show will be launched, including Product Finders, Exhibitor ‘Look Books’ plus access to the Buyer Lounge and the exclusive Glee Connect party. Read more - open to all
Win one night’s accommodation at Glee 2023
Registration for Glee 2023 is now open and one lucky visitor is about to enjoy a special treat thanks to Glee’s new registration incentive! Read more - open to all
Catering for Bristol’s food and drink buyers
On Tuesday 27th June, the Source Roadshow will be taking place at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium, for one day only. After a successful launch in 2022, it will be bringing the best of the South West to Bristol’s food and drink buyers in 2023 Read more - open to all
DIY brands to exhibit at Glee in BHETA Bira Village
DIY suppliers will be able to join their garden counterparts at Glee this year by exhibiting in the BHETA Bira Village. Read more - members only
spoga+gafa 2023: More area, more exhibitors, more trends
The largest garden lifestyle trade fair in the world, spoga+gafa, is fully booked three months before it starts, apart from a few small spaces. Read more - members only
3 garden companies lift sales over £100m
Latest company results on Gardenforum show strong growth from Squire’s, Stewarts and Haskins with 3 companies, including Smart Garden Products pushing turnover over £100m. Read more - members only