December heralds the start of one of the most magical times of the year, Advent, as we get in the mood for Christmas with carols, cards and festive decorations. If you want to bring a naturally elegant style into your home this season, without losing any of the traditional charm associated with Christmas, poinsettias are […]
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December heralds the start of one of the most magical times of the year, Advent, as we get in the mood for Christmas with carols, cards and festive decorations. If you want to bring a naturally elegant style into your home this season, without losing any of the traditional charm associated with Christmas, poinsettias are
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Hornby George PR is delighted to announce that its founder and director, Kimberley Hornby George, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Garden Media Guild (GMG). Kimberley will share the role with fellow Co-Chair, Alexandra Campbell, following the decision made at the 2024 AGM. During the same meeting, held on Monday, 3rd December, Kim O’Brien was
In the space of a few weeks, RocketGro was delighted to be named Associate Supplier of the Year at the Choice Marketing Conference in October and also secure a spot as a finalist at the 2024 GIMA Awards. The first prestigious industry win saw RocketGro presented with the award for ‘Associate Supplier of the year’
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The recent GIMA Awards provided the stage for GIMA President, Kate Ebbens, to unveil an inspiring new fundraising challenge for 2025 in support of Greenfingers Charity. Building on her ambitious commitment to run every day throughout 2024, Kate challenged the gardening and horticultural industry to join forces to complete a 650-mile journey. This route symbolically
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UK based soil scientist, Neil Bragg, shares his experience of working with peat-free substrates, in an article commissioned by the poinsettia specialists at Stars for Europe. Around the 1930’s most nurseries had their own mixes for potting soils for container plants. The uniformity of the mixes was very poor and hence the results in terms
Sustainable peat-free mixes for poinsettia by Neil Bragg Read More »
Deco-Pak scored a fantastic double win in sustainability categories at the 2024 GIMA Awards, which were held at Celtic Manor resort in Newport on 7th November. The Yorkshire-based supplier won the coveted sustainability award in both the categories it entered, which were Garden Landscaping and Growing Planting Equipment & Sundries. Commenting on the night, Deco-Pak
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As the AMES Tools offering expands ahead of season 25 with the introduction of cutting and pruning expertise, the team take a deeper dive into the latest point of sale that has been designed to transform shoppers into tool experts! Meet the AMES Tools Cutting & Pruning range Find out more All the latest AMES
Merchandising masterclass: AMES Tools Cutting & Pruning Read More »
Launched to critical acclaim ahead of the 2025 season, Apta’s all-new Apta Signature offering is here to change the way that garden centres and consumers think about garden pots. But what sets this collection apart? Here the team tell us more about the Apta Signature difference and why it will positively impact the pot category.
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GIMA is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 GIMA Awards which was held on 7 November at the stunning Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. This evening’s ceremony recognised the finest innovations, outstanding performances, and remarkable contributions that have been made within the garden retail sector by a host of dedicated and passionate
Celebrating excellence: the 2024 GIMA Awards winners are confirmed Read More »