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The Greenfingers Charity is inviting supporters to lace up their running shoes and secure one of its exclusive charity places in the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon. Taking place on Sunday 4th April 2027, the London Landmarks Half Marathon is one of the UK’s most sought-after running events, with thousands of participants taking on the

The Greenfingers Charity is celebrating the success of its 2026 Summer Ball after the spectacular evening raised an incredible £32,000, helping to fund the creation of more magical gardens for children with life-limiting conditions and their families at children’s hospices across the UK. Held at Coombe Abbey Hotel, the black-tie event welcomed supporters from across

What happens when a 126-year-old family business meets fruity dog chews, sweet potatoes and one of garden retail’s fastest-growing lifestyle categories? Glee 2026 visitors are about to find out. As Europe’s biggest buying moment, Glee 2026 (8th – 10th September, NEC Birmingham) is the place to discover something new. New brands, new products, new suppliers

Established suppliers are heading back to the Glee show floor with broader ranges, new commercial models and renewed ambition for the garden retail market. The return of a familiar name to an exhibition can easily be treated as little more than a line on a floorplan. Look a little closer, however, and the reasons behind

Gone are the days when gardens were forgotten after summer. As autumn decorating continues to gather momentum, homeowners are treating outdoor spaces as an extension of their interiors, swapping bright summer florals for richly layered planting, warm earthy tones and beautifully crafted pottery that brings texture, colour and character right through to winter. From welcoming

Destination retail drives growth in Retail Solutions and Retail Experiences & Services at Autumn Fair and Glee Across home, gift, fashion and garden retail, businesses are increasingly recognising that success isn’t driven by product alone. Buyers are arriving at trade shows looking not only for the next bestselling products, but also for the expertise, technology

Mims has appointed Adrian Haslam as Head Merchandiser, strengthening the support available to garden centres through its growing nationwide merchandising team. Adrian has represented Mims across East Anglia for the past 18 months, having previously worked for another pots and planters supplier. In his new role, he will oversee new retail installations and support the

Every year, Glee welcomes businesses at every stage of their journey. Some arrive as established names, whilst others are taking their first steps into the garden retail market, armed with little more than a handful of products, a small stand and plenty of ambition. Grass Gains was one of those businesses. Making its Glee debut

When it comes to diversity, few summer flowers can compete with geraniums. Their blooms come in a variety of colours and shapes, and their decorative foliage can be velvety dark, fresh green, or covered in delicate patterns. This low-maintenance floral beauty not only shine in balcony boxes and containers, but also as a versatile cut

Hot, dry weather can take its toll on even the healthiest lawns. After a prolonged heatwave, it’s common for grass to lose its vibrant green colour, become dry and brittle, or even turn completely brown. While this can be alarming, the good news is that most UK lawns are far more resilient than they appear.