Sustainability is a key topic for many consumers, a trend that has only been growing over time. With the recent Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change (IPCC) report and the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) event in Glasgow at the end of October, it has never been more prominent in people’s minds. Read more

Woodlodge is proud to launch the next phase of  its Root Indoor range of pots ahead of the 2022 season as more and more consumers start to value sustainability, closeness to nature and plants’ health benefits. Read more

This autumn Burgon & Ball, the UK’s longest-established manufacturer of premium garden tools and accessories, will once again be at this year’s GLEE exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC to unveil a wide range of launches for the new season, with lots of fresh new ideas and exciting developments on current favourites, too. Read more

Following record sales of real Christmas trees in 2020, Premium Christmas Trees is helping garden retailers to understand the latest evolution in consumer buying trends and how they are set to impact sales this festive season.  Read more

A new name in wellington boots is helping to drive year-round sales. Introducing Leon Boots Co Ltd – the name behind the all-new ‘revolutionary’ ULTRALIGHT™ garden ankle boot, the lightest and most comfortable wellington boot to ever hit the UK market. Read more

Primus is re-opening the doors to its brand new showroom and is now taking bookings for private 121 tours. Read more

Give your customers that picture perfect Christmas thanks to the latest festive range from Primus.  The new Christmas collection is already proving a big hit and thanks to Primus. Read more

The first planter to be produced with a PLAYMOBIL design, OJO features the classic LECHUZA self-watering system to support budding gardeners and existing fans, meaning plant care can be child’s play! ‎ Read more

Lows have a huge collection of seasonal and festive decorations, bespoke basketware, stainless steel lanterns and tea lights and are now taking Pre Orders for Christmas 2021. Read more

Bents and Cowells top the first day’s awards at the 2018 GCA conference. Also prominent were Fairways of Ashbourne, Stratford and Barton Grange Garden Centres. Read more

The majority of garden centres say Christmas sales were up but competition is increasing and December sales were disappointing for some. Read more

The legal battle between Vivid Arts and Tom Chambers regarding allegations of design right infringement, copyright infringement and passing off has been resolved. Read more

Believing that good buyers have not been given the recognition they deserve, Glee is asking you to nominate people or teams that might qualify as the country’s best buyers for awards being introduced at the show. Read more

The latest figures from the GCA show 2014 was the best year for 4 years with December beating May as the biggest sales month of the year. Read more

Notcutts is to open phase 2 of Wheatcroft garden centre. The centrepiece is “The Street Kitchen” themed restaurant where each van cooks a different type of cuisine. See more… Read more

Our talented design team is proud to bring you an unmissable range of festive gifts and décor for the home and garden that is guaranteed delivery for the festive sales boom.  Our elves have certainly been busy and all of our Christmas Collection is IN STOCK NOW and ready for immediate despatch with next day delivery! Read more

With decorative homewares and creativity on the rise, so it's no surprise that demand for outdoor decor in the UK is higher than ever.  Woodlodge is delighted to add to its carefully curated Honey & Wild portfolio with more products than ever available to help embellish outside spaces. Read more

The Constant Garden Collection from Henry Bell continues to bloom as it introduces new products to the popular range of premium quality faux plants. Read more

Ivyline are extremely excited to welcome the gardening industry back to Glee 2021! Look out for over 280 new product lines, three new product categories and new sustainable materials. Read more

With the garden décor category booming and consumers decorating their gardens with the same care as their interior rooms, Woodlodge’s Honey & Wild range is set to take outdoor decoration to the next level with its inspirational portfolio of products, designed to refresh exterior living this summer.    Read more

Premium Christmas Trees reflects on 2020 festive season and what it means for Christmas tree sales in 2021. Read more

There is still time to view Woodlodge’s brand new Snowlodge range for Christmas 2021. This exciting offering, made up of over 1,400 products, is supported by a dedicated virtual portal where the full range is on display. Read more

Christmas may be but a distant memory but Woodlodge is already feeling the festive spirit thanks to its newly launched Snowlodge Christmas Décor range. Plus, book now to access the product hub. Read more

Smart Garden Products has announced the purchase of Briers, the leading glove supplier, from administrators. Read more

Elho’s Good(s)Factory has completed the purchase of Ebertsankey as Fiskars focuses on its core consumer business. Read more

Latest figures from the GCA Barometer of trade show how revenue from gifts and Christmas lines doubled in October. Outdoor plant sales were also good. Read more

If August is wet plant sales prosper. If it is dry garden furniture sales do well. Last month was different. It was wet and dry in different areas and both categories flourished according to the latest GCA figures. But long term trend shows the proportional fall of traditional gardening. Read more

Sunshine Garden Centre and Van Hage are the best GCA outdoor living retailers.  Cowell’s and Bents are the best for plants. Read more

The GCA has named 13 regional winners in their annual Christmas display competition.  To see where to go to see the best displays. Read more

2013 turned out to be another disappointing year in all three key sectors of the garden retail market – garden plants, garden care and garden leisure – with all three sectors showing a steady decline in the five years to 2013 covered by the Analysis. Read more