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
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
Horticulture trading to resume after Northern Ireland Protocol deal
“Real trade can resume again,” says The HTA as Prime Minister says ‘quintessentially British’ products including trees and seeds will once again be available in Northern Ireland. Read more - members only
Take away more from Expowest Cornwall!
Expowest Cornwall brings the best food and drink, equipment and business services to Cornwall's hospitality and catering buyers. Read more - open to all
News from the aisles of the Garden Press Event
The 2023 Garden Press Event was filled with innovation driven by the quest for greater sustainability; and bloggers feeding the interest of younger plant lovers. Read more - members only
Get ready for Glee 2023
In just four months the international garden retail, leisure and pet sectors will come together under one roof in the shape of Glee 2023. An unrivalled platform for growth, networking, sourcing and inspiration, a trip to the annual Glee exhibition will arm any retailer with all the tools they need to grow their offering in 2023 and beyond. Read more - open to all
Connect @ Autumn Fair to transform the future of trade shows
Connect @ Autumn Fair is designed to revolutionise the traditional trade show model by connecting retailers and brands on a scale never achieved before the show starts. Read more - members only
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
Exciting new products to be launched at PATS Sandown
Seeing the very latest pet products and innovations launched under one roof is one of the major attractions to PATS visitors, and this March’s show at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey, is set to showcase an impressive number of new items. Read more - open to all
Debbie Flowerday confirmed for the Glee Talent Store
It has been confirmed that this June (27th – 29th, NEC Birmingham) visual merchandising expert, Debbie Flowerday, will become a mentor for Glee’s all-new Talent Store - the ultimate industry showcase for emerging retailer and visual merchandising talent. Read more - open to all
South West Growers Show
For those who are unfamiliar with the show, the South West Growers Show is the South West’s ONLY trade exhibition aimed at attracting growers, and plant buyers from local authorities, garden centres, retail outlets and the landscaping industry. Read more - open to all
Garden Press Event celebrates award winners and HTA welcomes House of Lords committee members
Over 400 members of the garden press and media made their way to the Garden Press Event on 21 February, for a one-day exhibition showcasing the entire supply chain of the environmental horticulture industry, organised by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA). Read more - open to all
Source Home & Gift makes its mark on responsible sourcing
Source Home & Gift has created a new platform for responsibly made homewares, furniture, gifts, toys, textiles, packaging, and stationery and greetings by artisans, producers and manufacturers from over 20 countries. Read more - open to all