Get ready to make a splash as the much-anticipated Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race returns to Grendon Lakes on Sunday 6th July. Excitement is already building as six teams have signed up to take on the challenge. With space for up to 14 teams, there’s still plenty of opportunity for businesses, individual rowers, friends and fun-loving […]
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The UK’s most anticipated garden retail trade event, Glee (16th – 18th September, NEC Birmingham), is set to return for its 51st edition with an exciting and flavourful new addition – Food @ Glee. This brand-new sector is set to transform the show experience, offering garden centres and retail buyers the opportunity to explore the growing world of
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Botanical Shakespeare author, Gerit Quealy is hosting a special screening of ‘The Felling’ on behalf of the Urban Tree Festival at The Garden Cinema on Sunday 1st June. The Felling is an independent Sheffield Vision documentary produced by Jacqui Bellamy and Eve Wood, which has been described by the Green Party as ‘a masterclass in
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After several years away from the show floor, Anglo Eastern Trading is making a highly anticipated return to Glee in 2025 (16th – 18th September, NEC Birmingham), and they’re bringing something special with them. Here, we catch up with Anglo Eastern Trading’s Richard Cox, General Manager, to find out what’s prompted their return and what visitors can
The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce that work has officially begun on the brand-new Kitchen Garden at Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice in Arundel, West Sussex. This specially designed garden promises to be a truly transformative space. As well as providing fresh produce for the hospice kitchen, the garden will be a sensory-rich environment
As World Bee Day approaches on 20th May, attention turns to one of nature’s smallest yet most vital workers – the bee. These industrious pollinators are responsible for over 75% of global food crop production and play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity. This year, British eco-conscious home and garden brand, Copper & Green, is encouraging
Following the overwhelming success of Glee 2024, the UK’s leading garden and outdoor living trade show is riding high, with industry-wide recognition of its value as the place to launch new products, forge lasting relationships, and stay ahead of the curve. Now, as excitement builds for the 2025 edition – taking place at the NEC
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A lifetime in horticulture: from milking cows to leading innovation in peat-free compost In 2025, Chris Durston, Managing Director of Durston Garden Products, celebrates an extraordinary 60 years of service to the family business, a legacy that spans generations and has helped shape the landscape of the UK horticultural industry. Chris’s story began in 1965,
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Outdoor furniture specialist, LifestyleGarden confirms closure in a letter to customers: Dear Valued Customer, Firstly, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and confidence in the LifestyleGarden brand. In recent years, it’s fair to say that the Outdoor Living market, like many other industries, has faced numerous challenges due to
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The UK’s packaging industry is heading north this autumn, as UKPackaging Expo 2025 opens its doors for the first time at Manchester Central on 3rd – 4th September 2025. As the only major packaging exhibition dedicated to Northern England, the event is set to welcome over 2,500 attendees, offering both visitors and exhibitors a fresh, solutions-focused alternative