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The countdown is officially on. The GIMA Awards are returning on Thursday 12th November, bringing the garden retail industry together once again to recognise the ideas, innovation and people shaping the sector right now. Taking place at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales, the event remains one of the most anticipated dates in […]

How Clean is Your Bird Feeder?  FeatherSnap’s top tips on how to clean bird feeders and keep our feathered friends healthy and safe from the spread of disease  The RSPB has warned of a decline in some of our most common songbirds due to disease that could be spread from unclean bird feeders and is

Spring has arrived, the garden is waking up, and suddenly your lawn is no longer just “that green bit”. Instead, it’s about to become everything! BBQs, garden parties, kids running wild, dogs charging about, sun loungers out, your lawn is the backdrop to it all.  But just as it steps into the spotlight, there’s one

As momentum builds towards the official opening of its UK showroom this May, Royal Garden has taken a significant next step in its relaunch with the launch of its new global website – www.royal-garden.com. Designed as a central hub for both retailers and consumers, the new platform has been created to showcase Royal Garden’s evolving

With just weeks to go until the Glee Roadshow arrives in the East, the team behind the event has revealed further details about what attendees can expect from the day’s carefully curated agenda. Far from a traditional conference, the Roadshow has been designed as a structured, working day for garden retailers – one that reflects

Following the integration of Gardenex into the GIMA portfolio, the association has confirmed its first international Buyer Connect event, in partnership with leading European marketplace BOL. Taking place on Tuesday 19th May 2026, the virtual event will connect selected suppliers with BOL’s buying team through a series of structured one-to-one meetings, designed to explore product

Get your kids into nature this Easter – this chocolate free, boredom busting gift will keep the whole family entertained Instead of endless chocolate and too much screen-time, why not celebrate this Easter by getting the family closer to nature and enjoy the wonder of observing and discovering the fascinating world of wildlife taking place in your very own garden?  April is

The 2026 GIMA Annual General Meeting, held on 26th March, marked a significant moment for the association, with a new President appointed, changes to the governing Council, and continued positive momentum highlighted across the organisation. Stepping into the role of GIMA President is Craig Hall of Deco-Pak, supported by Nigel Thompson of Sipcam Home &

The garden retail industry once again came together in spectacular style for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2026, delivering an inspiring programme of fundraising activity in support of the Greenfingers Charity. From sponsored walks to in-store events, this year’s campaign demonstrated the passion, creativity and generosity that continues to define this much-loved industry initiative. Sponsored walk challenge

Most birds begin nesting as early as late March in the UK. Along with plants and pollinators, garden birds are important to a healthy eco-system and are critical to the wider ecology.  So now the nesting season has arrived, it’s time for nature lovers to hang up a bird house, not only to help provide