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  •   Michael Perry - also known as Mr Plant Geek - has a history of new product development, and will be bringing trend awareness and new ideas to GLEE this year. He is well connected throughout horticul ...
  • Baggy Tiwana is the founder and driving force behind FLATPACKSHEDS.co.uk, a leading shed manufacturer that has revolutionised the industry with its innovative approach to product design and distributi ...
  •   Dave Denny is the Horticultural Trades Association's (HTA) Director of Research and Insights. Having been at the HTA for 14 years, his responsibilities include leading the teams which scan the horiz ...
  • Going to a garden centre in the UK is more than shopping, it’s a whole experience. Somewhere that maybe your parents took you every weekend when you were young, browsing amongst nature, and buying you ...
  •   Joy of Plants supplies the UK’s #1 Plant Information Library for Kiosks, Websites & Bed cards, helping leading plant retailers to sell more plants (& care products) and bring in younger customers, w ...
  •     1. What specific goals did you have in mind when you decided to exhibit at Glee, and how well were those goals achieved? 2024 was the first time exhibiting at Glee in our 25-year history. We booke ...
  • The winners of the New Product Awards 2024 have been announced! The awards ceremony, that took place on Day 1 of Glee (10th September, NEC Birmingham), is a celebration of the most innovative new prod ...
  • Guest Blog: Melanie Taylor from Hazelwood Plantscapes   Newmarket-based garden designer Melanie Taylor is a gardening columnist for Velvet Magazine – the regional magazine of the year at the National ...
  •   Guest Blog: Matt Bryant, CEO of Harvest Pet Products, a family-run wild bird food company.  Working in the wild bird industry, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact th ...
  • Guest Blog: Laura Wood from Invisible Creations. Laura Wood is a leading expert in home and garden adaptations, with over a decade of experience in the social housing sector. She specialises in design ...
  • Sponsored content. Glee is delighted to announce eBay as a sponsor of the 50th anniversary of the event. Join eBay in their stand for exhibitor drinks at 5pm on Wednesday 11th September.   As we proud ...
  • In recent years, gardening has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, driven primarily by younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z. These groups, who now make up a substantial porti ...
  • As environmental awareness grows, the gardening retail industry is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the horticulture and gardening sectors.  Consumers are becoming increasingly ...
  • Kate Turner is a trained horticulturalist who worked as Evergreen Garden Care’s Garden Guru for over 3 years. She has worked extensively within the world of peat free compost including in house traini ...
  • In today's competitive market, effective visual merchandising and display techniques are more important than ever. They not only help you stand out but also create a memorable shopping experience for ...
  • Horticulture, the age-old practice of cultivating plants, has always been a blend of art, science, and hard work. But today, as the world faces increasing demands for food, labour shortages, and envir ...
  • Climate change is no longer a distant concern; it's a reality affecting various sectors, including horticulture, which plays a critical role in our global food system and contributes to biodiversity. ...
  • All about Anti Copying In Design (ACID) ACID is the UK's leading membership & campaigning organisation for design & Intellectual Property(IP), and we have recently celebrated 25 years of fighting the ...
  • In today's horticulture industry, sustainable practices have become more important than ever. With growing environmental concerns, there's been a significant shift towards eco-friendly packaging, refl ...
  •   An interview with Mr Plant Geek   Other Glee TV episodes  
  • At a trade show, making a memorable impression and drawing in your ideal audience is crucial for achieving success. This is especially true at Glee, where the vibrant atmosphere and diverse array of e ...
  • We are pleased to announce The Underground as the official podcast partner for Glee 2024. This partnership will bring a series of exclusive podcasts, combining the expertise of The Underground with th ...
  • Share Your Expertise: Join Our Network of Industry Thought Leaders GLEE are excited to launch an online guest contributor program. This initiative aims to provide valuable advice and insights on trade ...
  • The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the way people approached life, and one surprising beneficiary of this shift was the gardening industry. As lockdowns confined individuals to their homes, garden centres ...
  • Pengelly Garden Centre’s Sarah Daniel, the fortunate winner of Glee’s £1,000 registration incentive at the 2023 show, has embraced her prize in a unique and community-focused way. Hailing from Cornwal ...
  • As the garden retail sector gears up for a new September edition of Glee (10th – 12th September, NEC Brimingham), including a half century celebration for the leading annual exhibition, it has been co ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 in 1974. To celebrate the new ...
  • The exhibitor list for the 2024 edition of Glee – the leading trade exhibition for the garden retail sector (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham) - is rapidly expanding with the confirmation that An ...
  • Lancashire entrepreneur and Glee 2021 New Product Showcase winner Gemma Connolly, who’s created a unique brand of edible greeting cards for dogs Scoff Paper, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons ...