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Believe it or not, humans and plants are very similar, so establishing that connection and experiencing the most natural remedy given to us is super important. Some might say that we have more complic ... -
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Whether you're lucky enough to have your own outside space or not, the spring and summer sunshine offers a prime opportunity to get to sowing seeds and tending to plants. As our team continue to work ... -
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As we're focussing on growing this month here at Glee, we've sat down with our partners Grow Your Own to get their top tips for lockdown gardening. First off, can you tell us a little more about Grow ... -
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Amidst all the discussion surrounding retail during the pandemic, no one could be blamed for letting sustainability slip down the priority list. However, whilst it might not be the number one topic on ... -
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Can you tell us a bit more about your business and your ethos? As a business, we see ourselves as a helping hand to others, paving the way towards environmental awareness all around the world. We ar ... -
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Perennial is the safety net for people in the horticulture industry and is here to help anyone working in, or retired from any job involving trees, plants, flowers or grass. We understand the devastat ... -
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With the current pandemic continuing to affect the way we all run our businesses, it is naturally a concerning time for all. During these unprecedented times, many businesses are struggling to adapt a ... -
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The rain might have set in, but that's not stopping the Glee team from enjoying our gardens. Whilst some of us have been enjoying the extra time outside, others of us have been concentrating on our wi ... -
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Over the last month, we have seen unprecedented changes in the horticulture industry due to COVID-19. With the closure of garden centres across the UK forcing growers online and the extra time at home ... -
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By now, we'll all have read Alan Titchmarsh's open letter for The Mail on Sunday calling for the reopening of the nation's garden centres, in line with regulations set out for supermarkets. The TV gar ... -
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Amidst these unprecendented times, we're continually inspired by the acts of kindness and positivity, big and small, that we're seeing across our community. Take a look at some of our favourites from ... -
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There is no doubt that the bricks and mortar garden centre offers both a rich and unique retail experience. The horticultural industry is built on local garden centres, with loyal followings, who cont ... -
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During this time, it is easy for us all to feel isolated and disconnected as we continue to get used to a new normal. However, whilst we might be separated physically, technology is enabling us to be ... -
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The Exhibition News Awards return to Evolution London, Battersea Park on 20th March 2020 to showcase outstanding achievement within the UK and global exhibition industry. This year, amongst the audi ... -
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The horticulture industry has long been flying the flag for environmental responsibility, but never more so than now with climate change concerns intensifying, and also the natural world offering resp ... -
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This is undeniably a unique and uncertain time for us all. A time that has presented, and will continue to present, new and different challenges on a local and a global scale. However, out of this bac ... -
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In 2020 alone, the online plant industry has grown by 18%. Given the increasing move towards online retail, which has only been exacerbated by COVID 19, this growth makes sense. Interestingly, we've a ... -
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On the 1st January 2021, the Brexit transition period ends and the changes coming for retailers, whether they trade with the EU or not, are big, they're complicated, and they'll take longer than you t ... -
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Glee might not be taking place physically this year, but coronavirus isn't stopping us from bringing Glee to our exhibitors and visitors. On 15th and 16th September 2020, we will be hosting the Glee G ... -
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Kicking off summer in style, our partners at Grow Your Own magazine have launched a brand-new virtual gardening event: The Grow Show! This free and thriving online hub is designed to keep people garde ... -
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Britain is often considered the home of gardening. It is one of the most rewarding, entertaining and healthy hobbies in the country with over 50 per cent of British people describing themselves as ga ... -
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The future is looking bright for garden retail. According to AMA Research's 2017 Garden Market Analysis Report the UK Garden Products market* is currently valued at £5.7billion and is expected to bene ... -
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Whilst it might not be the traditional high season for gardening, that doesn't mean everything stops for avid gardeners. Our partners over at Grow Your Own Magazine have broken down the top of the cro ... -
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Glee Gathering may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still discover the latest brands and products, handpicked from our exhibitor community. Find out who featured on the line up for The Outdoor ... -
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From climate change to grow-your-own, the UK's leading supplier of eco-friendly garden products, crafted from recycled rubber, throws the spotlight on factors that will influence the way we garden. Mi ... -
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When it comes to the horticultural supply chain, there's no denying the importance of growers. The UK's network of nurseries is essential for so many garden centres whose customers are looking for bea ... -
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With garden centres now open for business and other UK retailers preparing to reopen, Glee arranged an exclusive roundtable of garden centre owners and industry professionals to discuss the learnings ... -
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Keep it fun Don't stress about getting things right or not. It is so important to have fun, experiment and learn new things. Gardening doesn't have to be a serious hobby. It's all about getting outsid ... -
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Retailers and visual merchandisers seeking products of the future and the latest in-store merchandising ideas need look no further than the Retail Lab at Glee. Now in its third year, this inspirationa ... -
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Retail success stories seldom hit the headlines with the UK gripped by Brexit jitters – but the nation's garden centres are riding on the crest of a wave. While Britain's High Streets are facing econo ...