As the gardening season gets underway in earnest, the team at GIMA are looking ahead to November when the winners of the 2024 GIMA Awards will be announced. But first, the judges need to deliberate. Here, GIMA reveals who will be making the tough decisions this year. Once again, GIMA has secured an impressive line-up […]
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In a move to further strengthen its position as the ‘partner of choice’, the AMES Companies has confirmed that it has recently appointed a new Sales Director, responsible for driving the garden centre channel. Patrick Thick, who joined the company in 2023, has been appointed to the role, bringing with him a wealth of experience
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Another year and another fantastic Garden Re-Leaf Day complete! Taking place on 15th March, individuals, brands, companies and Greenfingers supporters all came together to ensure that this year’s FUNdraising event was bigger and better than ever. To date, the Garden Re-Leaf Day FUNdraising total pledged stands at £50,000 with more good news pledged in over the
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Following a short hiatus, the leaders in hand, garden, contractors, agricultural, landscaping and professional tools, Spear & Jackson, is confirmed to return to the 2024 edition of Glee. The Sheffield-based brand, who has been producing tools since 1760, is excited to return to the annual trade exhibition where it will showcase its full range of
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Peter Beales Roses advises on the best roses to plant if you have poor soil One of the world leaders in rose cultivation, Britain’s own Peter Beales Roses, has an unrivalled breadth of experience and archive of wisdom about growing and tending the ‘Queen of Flowers’. Whilst roses love rich, nutrient-dense soil, most homes are
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Peter Beales Roses explain how the queen of flowers can help bring wellness to your garden As the wellbeing market continues to boom, with scented candles and diffusers, aromatherapy oils and natural skincare in great demand, the importance of scent to our mood has become greatly appreciated. The olfactory sense is strongly connected with emotional
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One of the world leaders in rose cultivation, Britain’s own Peter Beales Roses has an unrivalled breadth of experience and archive of wisdom about growing and tending the ‘Queen of Flowers’. Here, we take a look at caring for potted plants and some of the best roses for planting into containers. The demand for roses
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As the Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race fast approaches, the team has revealed more about what paddlers – and spectators – can expect from this adrenaline fuelled day! When: Join in the fun on Sunday 23rd June 2024, with the first race earmarked to start at 10:30am Where: Grendon Lakes, Northamptonshire. Set in 150 acres of stunning Northamptonshire countryside,
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The prestigious Garden Media Guild Awards – affectionately known as the gardening ‘Oscars’ – are set to return on 22nd November, with The Savoy in London providing a stunning backdrop to proceedings. Celebrating writers, photographers, broadcasters and social media influencers, these awards bring together the most passionate and skilled professionals from the garden media sphere. As
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As the Glee exhibition gets set to celebrate half a century at the heart of the garden retail sector, the organising team is looking for your input. In the past 50 years, Glee has seen thousands of exhibitors pass through its doors, with hundreds of thousands of new products launched since the show’s humble beginnings
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