2020 will no doubt go down in history for all the wrong reasons, but as an industry we can all be proud of our efforts to continue trading throughout the most challenging of conditions, and when demand for all of our products exceeded expectations. 

At GIMA, we were pleased to have been able to work across the industry with our fellow trade bodies, the HTA, GCA and LOFA in order to support our respective members through the difficult early stages of lockdown, and then once again when we emerged to unprecendented demand for gardening products. 

With an influx of around 3 million new gardeners, and the restrictions we are all being forced to come to terms with for the forseable future, it looks like interest in our homes and gardens will continue into 2021 and beyond. 

Despite the difficulties we all faced, our members have continued to invest in growth by developing new products, packaging and merchandising solutions for the garden retail channel. To that end we are pleased to present you with this unique digital publication, dedicated to featuring our members new products ready for the 2021 spring summer season.

 It’s a tremendous achievement that our members have delivered such innovation whilst overcoming the twin obstacles of COVID secure working, combined with unprecedented supply chain demand.

The absence of Glee at the NEC this year sadly means no GIMA innovators seed corn fund competition or winner this year, but we are committed to bringing this back next year to ensure we support exciting new entrants into our market.

It’s clearly going to be a few months before we can all meet up again, and we are hopeful that we will be able to  welcome you all on July 15th for the rescheduled 40th GIMA awards at the Celtic Manor.  But don’t forget we have a packed winter program of virtual events, including webinars, buyer connect sessions and panel discissions to look forward to in the meantime.

On behalf of GIMA and all its members may I thank you for your continued support in a very challenging year, and lets all focus on getting ready, together let’s make 2021 a gardening year to remember.

Simon McArdle

GIMA President 2020/2021

Lifestyle of Grey Cylinder

Following a highly successful season, Apta’s J.Chamberlain & Co brand sees a new flagship range of glazed planters added for 2021, all backed with a 10-year guarantee.

Inspired by traditional British design, the range consists of four bestselling shapes in a muted colour palette, perfectly suited to any home or garden.

If that wasn’t enough, the full J.Chamberlain & Co collection is also part of Apta’s market-leading pick and mix service.

RRP: 37cm £29.99

New Products:

Looking to emulate the undeniable success of the Granito range, Apta’s contemporary planter offering is expanding for the 2021 season, with the most exciting addition being the new Echo range. 

Available in three complementary colours with bold vertical lines giving a truly modern feel but at the same time a soft surface finish.

Echo Lifestyle

RRP: 44cm £49.99

Apta

01233 621090

sales@apta.co.uk

www.apta.co.uk 

Paving perfection! Multi award winning, eco-friendly paving treatments from Block Blitz.

This new British brand is quickly becoming a market leader in the outdoor cleaning sector.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the range of mineral and plant-based products is growing, with treatments planned to cover most outdoor surfaces. 

All products are child and pet safe. All products are self-cleaning and require no mechanical action to make them work. 

Contact

01302 246451

www.blockblitz.co.uk

equiries@blockblitz.co.uk

Burgon and Ball RHS Gifts for Gardeners British Meadow range.

This autumn Burgon & Ball launches new ranges to help retailers make the most of key market trends, with collaborations with high-profile names increasing the reach and appeal for consumers.

Bringing a fresh look to the top-selling ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ range, the new ‘British Meadow’ collection showcases delicate meadow flowers and butterflies, tapping into the trend for a more informal, natural gardening style and a rediscovered love for wildflowers.

The range includes many favourite gift sets from previous collections now in new plastic-free packaging, such as such as trowel & fork set and pruner & holster set, with a boxed garden snip adding a new gifting option.

Burgon and Ball National Trust children's range (Picture credit: National Trust, Kingston Lacy).

With family gardening a strongly-growing category, Burgon & Ball is launching a new licensed range of children’s garden tools and accessories in collaboration with the National Trust, with sales of the range supporting the Trust’s charitable activities. The new ‘Get Me Gardening’ collection offers retailers a high-quality range with unique market positioning; colourful and fun, these tools are also designed to last.

There are also new designs coming to the popular Burgon & Ball range of indoor plant pots to help retailers make the most of the continuing passion for houseplants. Extending and refreshing the range, the on-trend new designs include a variety of glazed standing pots, a trio of hanging pots and a trio of mini vases, taking inspiration from the latest looks in interior design.

With their unique combination of innovative design and American engineering, Corona garden tools are a byword for quality across North America. They’re respected by keen gardeners and professionals alike for their lasting performance, reliability and durability. Burgon & Ball has curated a core range of Corona tools specially selected for UK retailers. These high value, premium gardening tools offer retailers an excellent return on space.

Burgon & Ball 

01202 684141

sales@burgonandball.com

www.burgoandball.com

View Burgon & Ball’s new products here

New for 2021, Campingaz® launches the Select, Premium and Onyx ranges of 3 and 4 burner gas barbecues, offering fresh styling, innovative new technologies and unique features to enhance the consumer’s barbecuing experience.

New innovation and technology

InstaClean® Aqua

Introducing InstaClean® and new InstaClean® Aqua. While InstaClean® lets the dishwasher ease the burden of clean-up, InstaClean® Aqua also features water filled slide out grease drawers to retain cooking residue, as well as an optional drain and waste box with filter for easy disposal.

New engineered design

• The Campingaz® 3 & 4 burner Series models feature a new and unique appearance, including:
• Stylish T-shaped body, side tables and lid design combining crisp edges and smooth curves
• Handles that are more substantial and have a premium feel
• A raised grilling height for increased comfort
• Sturdy side tables with convenient Push-2-Fold mechanism
• Storage space for gas bottles up to 13kg within chassis

Significantly less flare-ups
The new burner and grid design removes the requirement for burner protectors, greatly reducing flaring during cooking, while the Campingaz® Blue Flame stainless steel burners deliver a single row of vertical flames directly to the grilling surface, evenly across the entire cooking area.

• Blue Flame burners are pre-attached to front flow control panel, saving up to twenty minutes construction time
• Additional heat shield protects electrical wiring from overheating
• The side burner gas line is manufactured from stainless steel for increased heat protection

Versatile cooking and grilling options with Campingaz® Culinary Modular Accessories

Simply take out the inner ring of the cast iron Culinary Modular Grid and insert one of the various Campingaz® Culinary Modular Barbecue Accessories including; Paella pan, Pizza stone, Wok and Chicken roaster.

A more extensive product portfolio
Campingaz® provides a complete range of barbecues across a range of retail prices for all consumers, including:

• Portable barbecues for camping and weekends away
• Barbecues for balconies and smaller space
• Full size, fully-featured family barbecues
• Planchas for convenience and cooking versatility

To find out more about the full collection, please contact Ian Taylor at Campingaz: ian.taylor@newellco.com / 07889 143413

www.campingaz.com/uk

Winterfuel experts Dizmezs Ltd are launching READYBLAZE, a new firewood brand for the UK Garden Centre market.

The brand marries superior performance with environmentally friendly features. Every piece of timber in their firewood products is kiln dried to under 20% moisture content level, leading to cleaner, hotter flames and less harmful emissions.

Dizmezs operate a large 110,000 square metre manufacturing hub in Latvia which has an 18,000 square metre warehouse. The site has modern processing facilities, including a sawmill, a dimension mill and splitting and drying equipment. By using state-of-the-art processes and historic knowledge, the consistency and quality of their products have been refined and perfected since they were established in 1996. 

Product Range

The range consists of kiln dried hardwood split logs, ideal for use on stoves, open fires and chimineas. In addition to Birch logs, READYBLAZE also offer more premium options such as Ash, which burn hotter and longer than Birch logs. 

Food Grade Logs and Kindling are also available for wood fired cooking specially prepared to reduce unwanted flavours being added to food. Also available in the range are Round Heat Logs and accessories for the fire such as Wood Wool Firestarters and standard Kindling.

Sustainability Pledge

The range packaging is well thought out, with recyclable consumer packs in the form of plastic bags and cardboard boxes. The range also conforms to high quality and sustainability standards, being a member of the PEFC (Promoting Sustainable Forest Management) scheme. READYBLAZE is also a member of the Woodsure ‘Ready to Burn’ initiative to reduce harmful air pollution. 

All timber is kiln dried to less than 20% moisture levels ensuring cleaner emissions and a higher temperature than timber above 20% moisture levels.

With 25 years’ experience of manufacturing and distributing winterfuels behind it, the READYBLAZE  brand represents the new age of firewood products by offering safer and more efficient firewood solutions from a carbon neutral source with high capacity in order to supply the UK market.

If you would like further details on the Readyblaze brand, please contact Neil Sims on 07368 617124 or email neil.sims@dizmezs.lv. The READYBLAZE website is now live, where you can browse the range – www.readyblaze.co.uk.

DJ Turfcare – UK supplier of the organic-based Viano ranges – has brought to market a new Autumn Lawn Treatment to help drive sales during this pivotal time for lawns pre-winter.

The new Autumn Lawn Feed from DJ Turfcare, available in 10kg bags (treats an area up to 200m²), is a unique organic-based fertiliser which has been created for use during August to November to destroy moss whilst also stimulating strong roots and providing grass with 100 days of food to encourage a greener, thicker, stronger and disease-resistant sward throughout winter and long into spring. Simply put, Autumn Lawn Feed is the first defence against the ravages of winter and is designed to prepare the lawn for the spring.

Like its popular Recovery product, DJ Turfcare’s new Autumn Lawn Feed will benefit from the inclusion of Humifirst. This unique ingredient creates biological activity and acts as a plant growth stimulant making it perfect to use as an autumn lawn feed.  Autumn Lawn Treatment is safe to use around pets and children.

The company is also making it easier for garden centre customers to add existing Viano products to their order to ensure they are armed with everything they need to help consumers make the most of their lawns this autumn, something that is particularly important following recent months as DJ Turfcare’s David Jenkins explains.

He said: “Autumn is traditionally a time for re-sowing lawns or improving grass quality, and it would not be remiss to presume the nation’s lawns deserve some much-needed TLC this autumn and beyond. We truly believe our new Autumn Lawn Feed offers the complete package for optimum lawn health.”

DJ Turfcare’s wider organic-based product offering includes the bestselling RHS-endorsed MO Bacter range, which includes MO Bacter Instant, Recovery and Bio-Lime. All products are supported by quick delivery within five days.

Find out more

To start stocking DJ Turfcare’s latest offering or to top-up your latest order, please contact the team by calling (01483 200976) or by visiting  www.djturfcare.co.uk

Launched to the market to critical acclaim in 2019, Johnson Lawn Seed’s Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance is continuing to ignite sales of the lawn seed category thanks to its unrivalled innovation and ability to deliver rapid and tangible results for lawn owners, with the company reporting a sales increase of over 50% since its launch.

Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance is a unique new product that has been formulated to banish the problem of yellow patches and dead areas of grass caused by dogs urinating on lawns, a problem well-known to any dog and garden owner. By incorporating naturally tolerant grass species, scorched patches in lawns will be consigned to history, without consumers having to change their dog’s diet or behaviour. Even if slight discolouration occasionally occurs, grass will recover.

Before bringing this product to market, the world-leading grass seed specialist DLF Seeds, the parent company of Johnsons Lawn Seed, carried out 672 tests to simulate the effect of dog urine on individual types of grass. It tested 168 varieties of grass across seven species – trialing each variety with dog urine mixtures in four concentrations. Results showed that certain grasses offer better resistance to dog urine than others, while some did not suffer any detrimental effects.

Johnsons Lawn Seed’s Guy Jenkins said: “Since the introduction of dog patch resistant grass seed retailers have been reporting stock fly off the shelves as gardeners enjoy the opportunity to access a product that tackles this long-standing issue. With an estimated 9.9million dogs in the UK and 26% of UK adults owning a dog^*, the opportunity to capture even more sales is very real, especially when coupled with the fact that the nationwide lockdown saw, according to a recent HTA report, over 3million new gardeners discover their ‘green fingers’.  Innovation which tackles a common problem, supported with tangible results, and clear and concise information at the point of purchase and on the packaging are all key drivers for sales growth, and our Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance delivers on all fronts.”

In line with consumer trends for products that are kind to the environment, Johnsons’ dog patch-resistant mixture is natural and safe for family use. The product contains 100% grass seed and nothing else. Finally, like all Johnsons Lawn Seed products, lawns sown from Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance perform excellently in low temperatures and snow, while the mix benefits from improved drought-resistance.

Find out more

To find out more about Johnsons Lawn Seed products please visit http://www.johnsonslawnseed.com/product-range.aspx

*Dog ownership statistics from pets charity PDSA.

One of Europe’s biggest manufacturers of timber garden furniture, EKJU Ltd, are continuing their surge into the 2021 season with beautiful new garden furniture products.

Quality table sets for any garden size

The Cross Leg Garden Table Set offers a robust solution to alfresco entertaining, featuring a solid design, including a back support section for extra comfort. Seating six people, this is ideal for creating a comfortable entertaining area in a garden. The Light Garden Table Set offers a space efficient furniture set which seats 4 people, a compact solution to garden entertaining which is especially suitable for smaller gardens. Due to its compact and lightweight design this is product is ideal for internet sales. Both new sets are easily assembled with clear drill holes and quality fixing kits. These new products feature durable timber from FSC well managed forests, which are pressure treated in a Dark Brown colour to protect the sets against wood rot and fungal decay.

New 2021 Catalogue

Further information about the new garden sets can be found in the new EKJU catalogue, which features over 25 new product lines for customers to consider. This includes grow your own and planter products as well as core sellers such as the ‘Round Table with Backrests’ and the ‘Relax Garden Chair’. click here to view the EKJU catalogue to browse the product range.

Who do I contact to find out about stocking EKJU products?

EKJU now have a team of vastly experienced UK sales professionals that cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. To book an appointment with your local EKJU sales representative, please see an accompanying map which shows by region contact details.

If you want to know any general information about EKJU then you can contact EKJU Sales & Marketing Director Laura Galzone at laura.galzone@ekju.lv.

Leading Dutch pot manufacturer, elho, has launched its new 2021 collection to help people surround themselves with nature. With sustainability dominating the news, and an estimated 60% of the world’s population living in cities by the end of this decade, elho wants to bring greenery into people’s homes and support them in taking care of their plants.

All products are 100% recyclable and are made from 80% recycled materials, tapping into this trend of eco-consumerism. 

vibes

This new indoor product family fits perfectly into the vibes of a cozy, fashinonable interior, for those who style their home with care. It uses organic shapes and soft colours to create a feeling of harmony and ease and comes in four sizes (14cm, 16cm, 18cm, 22cm).

RRP: £4.89, £5.99, £7.49, £10.49

fuente

These sustainable flowerpots are available in three sizes and three patterns: a lush foliage motif, modern rings and an embossed pattern and have broad appeal to different style groups. The addition of a plug means they can be used indoors too. Each design comes in four sizes (30cm, 38cm and 47cm).

RRP: £14.99, £24.99, £44.99

rain catcher

For people who love gardening and are conscious of their environmental impact, this 35-litre rain catcher provides an easy way to collect rainwater without eating up space. The modern design combines good looks, practicality and eco-credentials. 

RRP: £69.99

greenville

The greenville range now includes a slimline trough (available in two sizes - 50cm and 70cm) to add a touch of style and nature to the smallest of spaces. The pot has a built-in water reservoir, so that the plants need less tending to and are safe from drying out.

RRP: £22.50, £29.99

corsica

Going vertical is an ongoing trend and the corsica range now includes a larger version of the popular vertical forest to turn a balcony into a green oasis. Simply click the pots together for an easy way to make most of limited space. The planter is available in six colours, from vintage blue to vivid violet.

RRP: £24.99

For more information about stocking the new elho collection please contact david.nicholson@elho.nl.

www.elho.nl

At Evergreen Garden Care, we are committed to helping gardeners grow their own green oasis while protecting the environment. That’s why we are proud to introduce the launch of the largest range of Peat-Free growing media in Europe. As gardeners move to peat free alternatives, we have made this transition as simple as possible, offering alternatives in brands they recognise across all their growing needs. 

The new peat free range delivers quality results, without the compromise, with products to satisfy the special needs of every plant type. Expertly formulated at Levington research centre, the range is created with patented technology, Fibre Smart, which is wood fibre infused with organic nitrogen. Miracle-Gro and Levington Peat Free is packaged in 100% recyclable materials. At Evergreen Garden Care, we are actively working on improving the responsible sourcing profile of our compost mixes year on year and we have increased the recycled plastic content in the peat free compost bags to 60%. These efforts have the ultimate aim of reducing waste and allowing gardens to flourish in the most sustainable way possible. 

The launch of this range is a continuation of our ongoing focus on sustainability. Over the past 30 years, the company has restored and donated more than 3,000 hectares of peatland in Somerset, Yorkshire and Lancashire. In partnership with nature experts and conservation bodies, the company has been responsibly restoring peatlands ensuring best practice in terms of land management and restoration. The overall aim is to guarantee that wildlife can continue to thrive in these environments.

We are also excited to announce the launch of two new lawn care products to our Miracle-Gro portfolio. New Miracle-Gro® Evergreen Natural 4in1 is a 100% natural version of Miracle-Gro® Evergreen Complete 4in1. The formula doesn’t compromise on quality, delivering with first visible results in seven days and taking only four weeks for lawns to become thicker and greener. The second new launch is Miracle-Gro® Thick’R Lawn, which is designed and proven at Evergreen Levington Research Station to make lawns 50% thicker after just one use and in just one month.

Evergreen Garden Care

01276 401300

www.evergreentrade.co.uk

Tomatoes are Britain’s most popular grow-your-own crop and are likely to be the first produce any proud new gardener will experience growing.

With so many about, it’s a shame that they are most commonly found growing in unsightly, brightly coloured grow bags sat within dull trays in full view on the patio. Forest has taken the opportunity to transform what is usually a bit of an eyesore into an attractive feature, whilst also offering some functional benefits. 

The new Grow Bag Tray Container is designed around the dimensions of a standard grow bag tray and grow bag. It is just the right depth to hide the bag and tray from full view and just the right height to make the planting, tending and cropping of tomatoes easy and convenient, without repeatedly bending down and kneeling. It also creates a decorative feature in your garden and is an ideal size if you are tight on space.

Easily assembled by one person, the Grow Bag Tray Container also comes with a useful cross beam for tying your canes to in order to keep them straight and upright.

Contact:

Forest Garden

T: 0333 321 3142

E: info@forestgarden.co.uk

W: forestgarden.co.uk

G Plants have launched a new range of Easy Gardening products, in the form of Seed Bombs! 

Simply scatter, water and await natural wild flower displays to attract pollinators throughout the season.

Why Choose Seed Bombs?

• No need to cover with compost - simply scatter & water!
• Protection from pests & cold snaps for maximum germination.
• Widely used in agricultural sowing - now for home use.
• Pollinator friendly & RHS Plants for Pollinator varieties.

Bee Friends^® & Speedy Seed^® Flower Bombs are the latest in gorilla gardening; each fully recyclable ECO-BAG is filled with 20 seed bombs, which are made in-house, in the UK by G Plants. 

Bee Friends Seed Bombs are available in a video display unit to entice sales in-store, a perfect addition to the top selling Shake n Rake^® Seed Shakers and Butterfly Garden Starter Kit, which are already available.

Bee Friends^® Seed Bombs with premium packaging and POS options are ideal for garden centre sales, whilst Speedy Seed^® Seed Bombs are best for impulse buys, with more vibrant packaging.

Download the latest brochure for more information on NEW easy gardening products and giftware at www.gplants.com

Or contact sales@gplants.com

ClickUp – The All-season Lifestyle System

Our gardens are now more than ever associated with wellness and relaxation, and we are seeing a growing trend of using the garden as outdoor Living space. 

The range includes decorative elements for every season: from a stylish flower bowl for spring to an elegant torch for cool autumn evenings.

• With the practical One-Click Connector, each head can easily be attached to the wooden handle.
• Durable Larchwood FSC® 100% handle with stable stainless steel spear
• The system includes 5 interchangeable elements: Bird feeder, Rain Gauge, SkyBowl, Insect Hotel and Torch

GARDENA Hose Boxes Range - Watering that’s always ready for action

GARDENA are relaunching their successful range of wall-mounted hose boxes, with an addition to the range of a free-standing roll up hose box that can be placed anywhere in the garden. Attached to a metal spike, every corner of the garden can be reached with 360° swivelling. 

The wall-mounted range feature a new construction inside which allows for a reduction of  the size of the box, making it less obtrusive. There has also been an updated wall bracket design and 180° swivelling for space-saving storage and more flexibility reaching all areas of the garden. 

The range covers irrigation of gardens of all sizes up to 1920m2, and all sizes feature the same benefits:

•                5 year warranty

•                UV and frost proof

•                High quality spring for reliable winding

•                Roll control for safe hose retraction

•                Short locking points for effortless handling

The new GARDENA Leaf and Grass Collector – Autumn tidy up is easy

Winner of the New Products Awards Garden Tools and Machinery Category – Glee 2020

Perfect for large gardens, the new GARDENA Leaf and Grass Collector removes fallen leaves on the lawn, on pathways or the driveway quickly and easily, and best of all it is not motorised, so it's quiet and environmentally friendly too.

Specially shaped bristles transport the leaves off the ground into the large collection bag

4 Patents pending 

For more information of the rest of the GARDENA 2021 innovations, please contact your local GARDENA Sales Agent, or contact Edward.Cantle@husqvarnagroup.com

The good news: the annual dynamics of the search for the LECHUZA brand in Google is characterised by a twofold increase of the interest in the brand.

In spring and summer, the demand for garden plants and planters for them is traditionally changing. And we are talking not only about its increase, but also about a qualitative change. 

In place of one - the usual models and shades for interior decoration - come others, more appropriate for the street. Other textures, colours, shapes – below, we talk about this in the context of LECHUZA models, which are in special demand in the summer season.

Popular textures and shades

It is no secret that the favourites for decorating compositions with living plants in the garden, on the balcony or terrace are wicker planters (in the LECHUZA line these are models from the Cottage Collection). Such textures create a special mood for summer, relaxation and country life.

Stone and its imitation are the next trend of the summer assortment (in the LECHUZA line, these are models from the Stone Collection). A planter of natural shades with a surface under a natural stone plus greens of plants, is a bliss with the nature of a special level!

And another trend is the garden planter with a matte surface (in the LECHUZA line these are models from the Color Collection). Such flowerpots, especially in bright colours, effectively complement single plants and flower arrangements.

Hanging planters, floor planters, table planters

Each of these three options will find its place in the design of the garden, home, balcony, front garden or terrace.

Hanging flowerpots are an ideal way to decorate the space of a balcony, porch or terrace. The LECHUZA line includes both traditional options with a suspension (NIDO Cottage), and rectangular “boxes” for flower arrangements (the BALCONERA line).

And finally, desktop options - without this decor, there wouldn’t be a single table, standing outdoors, or a summer kitchen.

Contact: Arvin Bhudia, Sales Manager, 0203 929 3445, trade@getpotted.com, www.lechuza.co.uk

Glee went digital on September 15-16 2020 with the launch of its very first virtual forum. Created in response to visitor and exhibitor demand, Glee Gathering was designed to bring our industry together, even when we were physically apart. 

With community ever at the heart of what we do, Glee Gathering provided a hub for the industry, bringing together the key elements of what makes Glee one of the UK’s most important retail trade shows. The innovative virtual forum brought registrants key industry insights, essential networking opportunities and a first-hand look at the latest products, trends and collections. 

Networking is one of the most important elements of Glee, so Glee Gathering’s virtual meeting’s system proved key for buyers and brands alike. Providing instant access to contacts involved in Glee Gathering, the platform allowed attendees to connect with one another and chat online, as well as providing an instant discovery platform allowing buyers and suppliers to arrange and participate in one-to-one video meetings directly on the platform for the duration of the event. 

Hosting an exclusive content programme, Glee Gathering provided access to of-the-minute industry intel, trend insights, peer-to-peer panel sessions, and more. Among the speaker line-up were Helen Waddington from Perennial, Lynsey Swales from Social B, Trevor Pfeiffer from Garden Trade News and a host of other experts from across the horticultural and retail industries. 

Glee Gathering also hosted an impressive array of brands from across the garden care, landscaping, hospitality, plants, outdoor entertainment and home sectors. Dedicated Virtual Showrooms provided buyers with an easy and accessible way to discover new brands and see what their current partners have to offer. 

The Glee Gathering Product Showcase sessions gave brands even more opportunity to communicate with prospective customers, taking buyers through their latest collections. The Product Showcase offered exhibitors the chance to submit a 5-minute video to be shown to buyers during a sector-specific time slot. Sector categories will include: Garden Centres; Outdoor Entertainment and Decoration; Landscaping; Home and Gift; and Pets. 

Last but not least, we couldn’t forget the exciting New Product Awards. The “Pitch It” sessions offered brands the opportunity to pitch their latest product to a panel of expert judges, whilst visitors were able to watch the pitches live and vote for their favourites. The winners of the Glee New Product Awards can be found here.

Many of the Glee Gathering content sessions and product showcases are available on demand and can be accessed via the following links:

Glee Gathering On Demand

https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/glee-gathering

Content sessions

https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/glee-gathering/exclusive-content

The e-commerce conundrum: Creating sustainable online operations

https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/glee-gathering/exclusive-content/the-e-commerce-conundrum

Protecting and Supporting Our Most Values Asset: Our People 

https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/glee-gathering/exclusive-content/protecting-and-supporting-our-most-values-asset-our-people

Glee New Product Awards: The Winners

https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/glee-gathering/exclusive-content/glee-new-product-awards-the-winners

The Great British Growing Awards

https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/glee-gathering/exclusive-content/the-great-british-growing-awards

Product Showcases

https://www.gleebirmingham.com/glee/glee-gathering/product-showcase

Henry Bell Wild Bird Care presentation Glee 2020 21 from Pangea on Vimeo.

Henry Bell Wild Bird Care blends tradition with expertise and innovation to create quality feeds and wild bird accessories.

For the new season of Wild Bird Care we are delighted to introduce our Sterling Collection that will bring key style notes into the garden and is designed to enable and enhance garden bird’s wellbeing.

Leading the range are the Sterling Feeders for Seed, Fat Balls, Peanuts and Sunflower Hearts. Beautifully made and finished, these silver feeders are robust and long-lasting. 

The feeders feature the Henry Bell perch design that enables garden birds to feed in their natural facing forward position. This allows garden birds to look out with greater ease for predators; to feed for longer and in greater comfort. Other design benefits include easy flow bases with easy opening lids making them easy to use, clean and refill.

Complementing the Sterling Feeder range is the innovative 3in1 Squirrel Proof Feeder where a Fat Ball, Seed and Peanut feeder are embraced by a decorative cage that will deter the most tenacious squirrels. 

The Sterling Grand Feeders range are a majestic 60cm tall and make a stunning silver statement in the garden and include all our garden bird wellbeing features.  Complementing the feeders are a selection of multi-purpose Shepherd’s Crooks that deliver easy and effective hanging solutions.

The Collection is completed with our magnificent Sterling Feeding Station.  An elegant display of decorative leaves and hanging hooks, the feeding station stands at 218cm height and is beautifully made and very distinctive.

For further information please contact:
Paul Barker, National Sales Director
e. paulbarker@henry-bell.co.uk

m. 07305 562171 
Henry Bell & Co Ltd, Dysart Road, Grantham NG31 7DB

Website:

www.henrybell.co.uk

Video:

https://vimeo.com/456250051

Hexafly, an award-winning company based in Ireland distributing across Europe, has developed ground-breaking technology that enables the company to breed the Black Soldier Fly to produce a range of natural sustainable products. HexaFrass is the one for gardeners and growers.

Hexafly’s farming and production is:

• 90 % less Greenhouse Gases
• Vertically farmed less Land & Water
• Revaluates waste from industry
• Practically Zero Waste, Circular Economy 
• Less ‘Food’ miles to supply

Think of HexaFrass as Nature’s Magic. HexaFrass acts as a natural pesticide and has the ability to deter pests such as aphids. It contains chitin which is a biopolymer known for kick-starting the immune response and promoting growth of healthy soil microbes. It has an NPK* of 3-1-1. What more can you ask for in a fertilizer?

Available from a range of retail packs 1.5kg to 450 kg bulk. Natural – Pellets – Liquid. Prompt delivery order through your local account manager 2/3 day service, contract terms available.  HexaFrass grows Bigger, Better, Stronger and Healthier crops, plants, flowers, fruit and veg! Which creates more beautiful, sustainable, and productive land.

Choose organic for you and the planet

Email: sales@hexafly.com

Office +353 46 902 4536 UK +44 7949 944956 

www.hexafly.com

The Units of Rathdrinagh
Beauparc Navan
Co. Meath 
C15 WF7P         
Ireland

The new look Micro Reel has an original ‘Click & Go’ design. Simply ‘click’ the connector onto the tap and let the rotating drum unwind the hose as you walk. The integrated handle makes rewinding the hose quick and easy. You can water at any length by walking out the exact amount of hose required, or wind it off the reel for greater flexibility. 

Equipped with 10m of hose and a nozzle, that can be kept tidy when not connected to the tap, it is ideal for watering small gardens and balconies. This reel is light - similar in weight to a bag of sugar - and has a comfortable carrying handle. Offering the benefits of a larger reel, stored neatly in a compact size!

In 2021, Hozelock launches it’s new, complete range of sprayers compatible with a variety of different treatments to meet the needs of every gardener.

The new Pulsar range of pressure sprayers provides an offering for all, from the amateur grower to a gardening expert, depending on treatment and equipment requirements.

The Pulsar Plus sprayer comes with a durable aluminium lance, comfortable 2-handed pumping handle and the innovative Multi Nozzle (7l and 12l models only). Offering the user 3 nozzles in 1, conical mist to jet, wide fan and narrow fan, the Multi Nozzle ensures the user always has a suitable spray pattern for the specific treatment. 

Get a constant spray at the touch of a button with the new Hozelock Electric Sprayer - no pumping required! This new 15l knapsack sprayer has an 18V lithium-ion battery that will spray for up to 4 hours dependent on the pressure used - perfect for spraying large gardens, orchards or vineyards. There are 3 pressure settings dependent on treatment and the sprayer can be recharged and ready to go again in 4 hours. 

Contact Sarah Dixon, Marketing Manager for more information:

sarah.dixon@hozelock.com or 07772 508 373

www.hozelock.com

There is no question that consumers are demanding more from their gardening products, with eco-friendly, organic, chemical-free and vegan all buzzwords that are shaping consumer spend. One company which has worked to tap into this ever-growing sales opportunity is Hygeia with its Nature Safe range.

Launched in 2019 to critical acclaim, the range has been expanded over the last 12 months to ensure it covers key areas of gardening where a helping hand is needed. The range currently includes Lawn Feed with Seed, Patch Fix Seed with Feed, Granular Plant Food, Tomato Feed with Seaweed, Liquid Plant Food with Seaweed and Wild Atlantic Seaweed. New for 2021 will be a novel Probiotic, designed to boost soil with over one billion ‘good bacteria’, with potential to increase retailer profits due to the product’s add-on sales potential.

This is not, however, expansion for expansion’s sake as Hygeia’s UK Country Manager, Tom Stolworthy explains: “With so much choice within the retail setting, consumers can often feel overwhelmed and end up choosing the wrong product for the job at hand. With Nature Safe we have curated an offering which not only tackles the most common gardening tasks but does so without confusing the consumer or running the risk of ‘cross contamination’ (the wrong product being used with negative results). At the point of purchase, it is easy for them to identify Nature Safe’s environmental credentials via the carefully designed packaging, as well as the functionality of the product.”

New for 2021- Nature Safe Probiotic

We’re all familiar with probiotics for humans. The famous Japanese brand has made the notion of ‘good bacteria’ for our gut a household concept, which got Hygeia thinking – could this same concept apply to grow your own? The truth in fact is, yes! With Nature Safe Probiotic, Hygeia has isolated the ‘good’ bacteria or microorganisms, found within the soil of its homeland, Ireland. Once isolated, one billion of these good bacteria are concentrated and bottled, providing UK and Irish gardeners with a product that aids faster germination, and reduces the need for fertiliser as the bacteria do all the hard work.

Tom Stolworthy explains: “Nature Safe Probiotic is the perfect way to supercharge organic plant growth.  The one billion ‘good’ bacteria work their magic by boosting seed germination, creating stronger roots and excelling plant growth. This one simple product has the ability to appeal to a broad spectrum of consumers, including those that are new to gardening and may be unsure of the term ‘fertiliser’ or worry about the use of chemicals.”

Like all Nature Safe products, the all-new Probiotic is safe for use around children and pets, is completely plant-based, and uses no animal by-products or poultry additions. All the products in the Nature Safe range have been designed to promote a healthy eco-system and are bee-friendly, ensuring that our essential pollinators are kept safe and sound

Nature Safe Pop-Up Point of Sale

To support retailers with sales of its Nature Safe range, Hygeia has launched a new pop-up merchandising display, perfect for relocating the product display around the retail environment to drive impulse and add-on sales when positioned next to complementary product areas. With a footprint of just 1m², the display unit is Stocked with 52 products, including Lawn Feed with Seed, Patch Fix, Plant Food with Seaweed, Tomato Food with Seaweed and Wild Atlantic Seaweed, and delivers a return on investment of at least 43%.

To find out more about Hygeia please visit www.hygeia.ie / www.mygardenexpert.com

It’s easy for children to start plants off in their very own fun caterpillar greenhouse (RRP £11.00), this new addition to the popular Little Gardeners range from Johnsons includes everything needed for children to learn how to sow seeds and look after them as they grow, following simple steps.

Each windowsill friendly kit contains a re-usable caterpillar shaped propagator tray and lid, basil, pepper (sweet) and tomato seeds, a handy leaflet with clear instructions, growing tips and a pizza recipe, plus mess-free expandable compost pellets and wooden labels on which children can write the variety they are growing. Available in outers of just four or on the stand as part of the Little Gardeners collection.

Johnsons has redesigned its popular Microgreens seed range for the 2021 season. With new look packets and point of sale, the collection of eight varieties and two high quality growing kits provide all year round greens, from a windowsill. The refreshed packets introduce colour bands for easy identification of each variety and the display stands include new price coded header cards. The packaging design has also been updated for the Microgreens growing kit and seed sprouter. Microgreens are virtually ‘instant’ vegetables that can be grown indoors.

Easy and quick to grow, some varieties can be ready to pick in as little as two weeks, the vitamin-rich leaves provide fresh intensity to meals. The seed range includes beetroot, fenugreek and radish for leaf (RRPs starting from £2.20). The Microgreens Growing Kit (RRP £4.99) is a high quality reusable growing tray which includes three packets of seeds. Once the ‘micro leaves’ are ready, Johnsons compact Micro Snips (RRP £3.99), with spring action handles, are an easy way to harvest your crops.

The Microgreens Kitchen Seed Sprouter has a RRP £11.99 and is a convenient, economical way to produce continuous crops of fresh seed sprouts such as alfalfa and mung beans, as well as the baby leaves of microgreens.

Organic growing continues to be an increasingly popular trend and more recently gardeners have been looking to include growing their flowers from organic seed. In response to this, Johnsons have added 15 new organic flower seeds to the existing range of 38 organic vegetables. Produced without the use of pesticides or other chemicals, these beautiful flowers are a great introduction for gardeners interested in organic home-gardening. Many varieties will also help attract bees and other pollinators to the garden.

Weblink: http://www.johnsons-trade.com/

Contact Details: sales@johnsons-trade.com

Kelkay is putting more commitment behind its bestselling products and continues to invest in key promotions, ensuring customers are geared up to sell all season long. Look out for the new weed blocker value pack that offers great savings. 

EXPANDING BEST-SELLING RANGES

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the new Farnham 6 Seater Table Set is perfect for dining outdoors. Classic in design and finished to a high standard with a 20- year guarantee, this product offers excellent value for money.

Farnham 6-seater table set RRP £699.99

The Borderstone Abbey Paving range continues to be a firm favourite with consumers and is now available in a new Graphite colour option to tie into consumer trends and maximise sales opportunities. 

Abbey patio kit RRP from £179.99

INNOVATING NEW PRODUCTS

The Impressions fountain range is expanded following its continued popularity, with new exclusive designs including the Blade that offers impressive scale and broadens the appeal into more contemporary styling. Impressions water features offer all the benefits of traditional stone water features at a fraction of the cost and less than half the weight. 

Blade Water Feature RRP £799.99

Cotswold Sun Water Feature RRP £499.99

Contact:

Kelkay Ltd. 

The Old Airfield, Heck & Pollington Lane, Pollington, East Yorkshire, DN14 0BA

Tel: 01405 869333 

Email: salesenquiries@kelkay.com

www.kelkay.com

The range of new products in the outdoor heating and cooking range includes the Salona multi-function pizza oven, which offers great value for money with features such as collapsible shelves for ease of storage and handy utensil hooks.  

Salona Multi-function Pizza Oven RRP £249.99

The Vida brand includes the successful hand painted British Birds range which has been extended to include new designs in hanging and stake versions.

Swallow Bird Stake RRP £12.99 

Bullfinch in Flight Hanging Bird RRP £9.99

New to the Aston&Wold décor brand, the Romana & Solaris reclaimed wooden mirrors are perfectly in-keeping with consumer trends. Complete with new retail display to help consumers shop the category. 

Solaris Reclaimed Wood Mirror RRP £69.99

INNOVATING NEW PRODUCTS

Designed with style and practicality in mind the Madeira log store is ideal for merchandising alongside firepits & chimeneas to complete the outdoor heating offer. 

Madeira Log Store RRP £99.99

The new collection of wood-effect resin animals and decorative items fits perfectly within home and garden settings. Complete with a retail display solution, these items are ideal for seasonal gifting opportunities.

Crafty Fox RRP £14.99

DEVELOPING NEW MERCHANDISING

For retailers with limited floor space or to create an additional product showcase, we have invested in our new tiered display stand for firepits & chimeneas that takes advantage of vertical merchandising and maximizes sales opportunities.

Contact

La Hacienda Ltd

Hangar 27, Site C, Aston Down Airfield, Stroud, GL6 8HR

Tel: 01285 762 060

Email: sales@lahacienda.co.uk

www.lahacienda.co.uk

NOMA Christmas showroom

With a positive outlook on 2021 furniture, outdoor lighting and barbecue sales, the LeisureGrow teams have been working hard to ensure that the new catalogue launches for NOMA and Petface are as exciting as ever too. With new showroom re-vamps, complete virtual showroom tour across all the brands, and impressive LeisureGrow double decker bus out on the road, you don’t need to miss out on the exclusive new catalogue of products, with NOMA 2021 coming soon.

LG Outdoor Sarasota range for 2021

LeisureGrow’s huge covered open-air 1,500m² showroom in Hertfordshire has been welcoming customers over the Summer, allowing them to see our new products across furniture, barbecues, garden lighting and pet. Taking a step towards being greener, LG Outdoor’s latest innovation is cushion filling made from recycled plastic bottles. Meanwhile the Grillstream team have now introduced Hybrid technology across all models, allowing you to cook on gas or charcoal or both at the same time. 

Grillstream Hybrid Gas & Charcoal BBQ’s

Moving from Summer to Autumn our thoughts turn towards Christmas, and very quickly Christmas 2021, NOMA are launching many new products that are sure to help make those special Christmas memories. As well as new ranges on the horizon, NOMA has good stocks of Christmas and Garden Lighting product available for immediate delivery. 

If you are unable to travel, you can access our showrooms from the comfort of your desk through a complete virtual showroom tour which is available online across NOMA, Petface, LG Outdoor, and Grillstream brands. 

Petface products

Here at the new-look NOMA Christmas and Petface showrooms we look forward to making customer appointments, whether in person or virtually in the coming weeks. 

To book your visit call the LeisureGrow sales team on 01462 744 500 or email sales@leisuregrow.com.

Urban Garden Feeders 

New to the Honeyfield’s range, urban garden feeders are modern and have a sleek black finish. Their quick release lids enable easy filling and re-filling and a quick twist release base allows for efficient cleaning.

Chelmsford & Alford Bird Table

The perfect bird tables to add elegance and class to your garden. Ideal for use in the garden or on your patio. They come pre-drilled and marked for easy home self-assembly, as well as flat packed for ease of transportation. Manufactured using only quality FSC timber.

Mealworm 5kg

The perfect treat for attracting colourful birds into your garden. The new 5kg bag allows you to store and keep more mealworms ready for feeding. Suitable on the ground, bird tables, in feeders or on dining stations.

For more information visit www.honeyfieldswildbird.co.uk

or: www.marriages.co.uk

Mr Fothergill’s range of high quality grass seed benefits from new formulations and new packaging for this season. The packaging aims to clearly show consumers which one is best for their needs.

Available in 250g, 500g, 1.25kg or 1.5kg cartons and 10kg and 20kg bulk bags, the new formulations include an extra tough TOUGH LAWN, now resistant to dog patch yellowing as well as heavy wear and the all new premium blend, QUICK LAWN, which geminates in just a few days but is slow growing for reduced mowing.

The full line up of lawn grass seed blends also includes ALL ROUND LAWN, SHOW LAWN, SHADY LAWN and a with and without rye 250g patch packs. Suggested selling prices for the cartons range from £3.25 for the with rye patch pack up to £20.25 for the 1.5kg Quick Lawn. Bulk display options are available for the 500g cartons of both ALL ROUND LAWN and TOUGH LAWN.

Mr Fothergill’s RHS Award of Garden Merit flower and vegetables ranges have been hugely popular since their launch 3 years ago and this year sees the expansion of the RHS seed offering with new flower seed mixes aimed at novice gardeners. These mixes are easy to sow and grow. There are 6 mixes to choose from, each packaged in cartons containing enough seed to cover 20 square metres. The seed is diluted with buckwheat husks to make sowing easier. Mixes include Flowers for Wildlife Cool Mix, Flowers for Wildlife Bright Mix, Cottage Garden, Flowers for Bees, Flowers for Insects and Flowers for Birds. They all have a RRP of £5.99.

British native wildflowers have been a real focus of interest for gardeners in recent years and Mr Fothergill’s have responded with an even greater choice of seeds of these popular varieties for the 2021 season’s range.

The previous offering of 14 varieties in its main ranges has been extended to 25 along with the introduction of a wildflower and wildlife attracting hot spot stand.

The new hot spot displays all 25 wildflowers along with a selection of 27 cultivated flower varieties that are particularly good for wildlife, providing a good source of pollen and nectar for many insects and seeds for birds. RRP’s from £1.85 to £3.60.

Weblink: http://www.mr-fothergills-trade.com/

Contact Details: sales@mr-fothergills.com

2020 has undoubtedly been a great year for the garden. Brands from seed companies through to garden tools have seen a huge surge in demand and many are seeing sales continue long after the normal ‘garden season’ as people strive to make the most of their green space. Onduline, world leaders in lightweight materials for roofing, believes that this sudden spike in interest for DIY and gardening is just the beginning and will continue into 2021. 

Paul Duffy, Managing Director of Onduline, comments: “Gardening and DIY definitely emerged as two key lockdown pastimes, but as well as filling the void of time many felt during lockdown, it also gave people the chance to create more useable space in the garden, allowing them to ‘escape’ their four walls. 

“This is a trend I don’t see slowing down any time soon. With the increasing need to work from home many are looking at what they can do to ensure they have a dedicated space, not only for working but for relaxing and entertaining. One such way to do this is to invest in outdoor buildings, which can be regarded as an extension of the home rather than just a place to store tools or machinery. 

“In fact, we recently conducted a survey of 2,000 respondents which found that during the summer garden-owners spent an average of seven hours in the space and another three hours in their outdoor building– so it is no surprise that the UK population want to make their shed or summer house as hospitable as possible.  

“For garden centres there is a great opportunity this year to look beyond the ‘normal’ gardening or DIY season and see products, such as Onduline roofing systems, as an essential part of home renovation. 

“Our product ONDULINE EASYLINE is perfect for those looking to quickly give their outdoor building a new lease of life. The flexible and easy to handle roof system is ideal for medium-sized roof applications and homeowners can also take advantage of its availability in seven bright colours that will give any outdoor building a vibrant finish. 

“Aside from the end-user benefits, the ONDULINE EASYLINE is incredibly easy for garden centres to store due to its compact size (1 x 0,76 m²), ensuring it won’t dominate a shop floor. Garden centres can also take advantage of our ONDULINE EASYLINE branded pallet, which includes the relevant fixings and accessories in one stand.”

For more information on Onduline’s lightweight and durable roofing solutions for a range of commercial, agricultural and garden buildings, and DIY projects, please visit www.onduline.co.uk.

Primeur is leading the charge for sustainable material usage, with recycled rubber its ‘weapon’ of choice. The company’s multi-award-winning Eco Garden range – made up of self-watering Tierra Verde planters, stepping-stones, garden borders and decking tiles – has been saving tonnes of rubber tyres from reaching landfill where they’d take upwards of 80 years to decompose. Here, the Primeur team tells us more about the latest additions to join the benchmark-setting Eco Garden range, and also reveals details of an exciting new product introduction that will switch up the deck game next season.

Pots & planters now available in new sizes & designs

Whether it’s a first-time grow-your-own project, the need for flexible planting options or simply as a way to add splashes of colour throughout the garden, the popularity of container gardening shows no signs of abating.

Looking ahead to 2021 Primeur has added a selection of new planters to its Eco Garden range, all made from 100% recycled rubber, meaning they are lightweight, weather-proof and durable so will not fade, rot, stain or crack no matter what the weather throws at them – something very few ceramic or concrete planters can boast.

New designs include the Octavia Planter in a 15cm size. Ideal for houseplants and smaller blooms, these planters are a great entry level product or add-on sales opportunity when positioned near houseplants, petite blooms and herb displays.

The bestselling Sonata range will also see the introduction of two new trough planters in response to both retailer and consumer demand. The larger design (71cm w x 50cm h) will be a commanding planter and is perfect for kickstarting grow-your-own projects and even small-scale vegetable gardens, whilst the smaller trough (61cm w x 15cm h), will provide the ideal solution for window boxes and herb gardens.

The people’s favourite: grey

It’s not just new sizes and designs that are being introduced for 2021. New colourways in on-trend grey will also be boosting the Eco Garden collection during the coming season. 

The bestselling Railroad Tile (25x60cm), which provides a rustic touch to paths, will now be available in a grey colourway, whilst the popular Ultra Curve EZ Border will also benefit from updates in this on trend hue.  

The all-new Carolina Border collection will also see the introduction of a further grey colour option.  This new border style is the perfect example of understated elegance, with a curved top and sleek geometric lines, and will be supported by a retail price of just £16.99.

NOW FOR SOMETHING NEW – MULTYDECK™

The latest innovation from Primeur – MultyDeck™ – extends not only the company’s recycled rubber collection, but it enables garden retailers to expand their offering to consumers with a fool proof way to create new decking areas. 

Each MultyDeck™ rubber base features three footbeds for decking planks, meaning decks can be laid within a matter of minutes, with dividers and side supports helping to maintain a secure base for each plank. Lay the planks, secure from underneath and then create your decking shape in situ. Joiner boards fill the gaps between each MultyDeck™ unit for a seamless look.

The joy of MultyDeck™ is the fact it enjoys so many different applications thanks to its ability to be built quickly and relocated just as rapidly.  Ideal for generation rent, around the garden from new seating areas to paths, greenhouses floors and allotments, as well as residential and recreational uses, and even for caravan and motorhome owners who want to avoid a muddy doorstep. MultyDeck™ is a cheaper, more flexible option when compared to traditional decking, supported by a strong sustainable message as each MultyDeck™ base helps to channel rubber tyres away from landfill.

Find out more

To find more about Primeur’s Eco Garden range, or the all-new MultyDeck™ offering, please contact the team on 01274 518800, email sales@primeur.ltd.uk or visit https://www.multydeck.com/

Despite the event being virtual, Primus records show success at Glee which they believe is due to the quality and mix of the new products launched and to the new sales team of nine that are now on-board to steer the brand towards further growth across the UK.

Highly recognised and renowned within the industry already, the new appointments firmly bolster the Primus sales team for what is set to be a record-breaking year for the firm.  Having successfully broken the £1m turnover barrier this year, the future is certainly looking buoyant with exciting times ahead.

The new additions to Primus give the brand increased penetration across the UK with Matt Thomasson, Mark Lucas, Stuart Denholm, Richard Knights, Andy Looby, Andy Mold, Ed Willoughby, Peter McAlister and Stephen Manns setting their sights firmly on increased brand awareness and increased brand presence in outlets across the UK and Ireland.

Primus also revealed its latest garden must have’s with the launch of three brand new ranges that were sure to appeal to children and parents alike!  Peppa Pig is an all-time favourite and now, you can stock the full range of five hand crafted garden ornaments with an RRP of £24.99.  

These fully licenced characters have amazing detail and each ornament is made of metal with springy arms and base allowing them to dance in the wind or when your kids (and even big kids!)  can't help but touch them!

Such a hit at Glee, the new Peppa Pig range was a double award winner for Primus winning the Best of British award and the Best Garden Decoration Award.

Dinosaurs are always all the rage and with the Primus range of four large metal dinosaurs, you can transform a space into a Prehistoric Garden in no time with an RRP of £44.99 per dinosaur.  Testament to the quality of this range, it also reached the finals of the Best Garden Decoration award at Glee.

Looking for a more tranquil addition to the garden?  The final range launched at Glee was a unique collection of wind chimes from brand, Tranquil Harmonies.  A choice of three within the collection of Concerto, Adante and Chorus and with an RRP from £29.99 add a touch of calm and harmony to any green space, balcony or window.  

New for 2021 is the merchandiser packages from Primus and whichever new product listing you choose to stock, Primus is offering a free merchandise display unit per customer on your first order.  What’s not to love!  

We wish everyone a successful 2021 and look forward to doing business with you.

For more information visit www.primus.co.uk

What is the difference between Anvil and Bypass Secateurs?

The ARS range of secateurs is dominated by Bypass models and up until this year (2020) had never offered the Anvil alternative. Now you can get your hands on some of the best performing Anvil Pruners on the market! Here we will look at differences and benefits of each design and where you can use each model in your own gardens.

Anvil

The easiest way to understand how the Anvil action works is imagining a sharp knife on a chopping board. The downwards action of a thin edged, sharp blade onto a flat hard surface. One of the key benefits of the Anvil secateurs is the additional cutting power due to the larger cutting area between Anvil and blade. This makes pruning larger stems, dead woods and woodier stems easier.

Unlike many Anvil models available where the cutting blade is flat, like a kitchen knife, ARS have kept the curved cutting blade and added a slightly curved anvil to fit perfectly against the sharp edge from base to tip of the blade. This added detail helps keep the blade sharper for longer and increases the cutting power and effect across all types of stems. 

Bypass

Now imagine two cutting blades passing by each other, scissor like, this is how the Bypass mechanism works. ARS ensure both upper and lower blades are forged and shaped to optimum hardness and sharpness before fine tuning the placement, so they create the ultimate smooth cutting action as the blades pass. The bypass model is what most gardeners, professional and beginner, will be most familiar with. Bypass secateurs offer an immaculate clear cut for pruning close to the bud with minimal risk of damaging the stem. This can be adapted across all types of pruning in your garden. 

Things you NEED to know

1. The ARS-VA Secateurs are available in 2 sizes to cater for different hand sizes. The VA-8Z is 8 inches in length and the VA-7Z is 7 inches.
2. The blades are Fluorocarbon coated to prevent against staining – resulting in easy maintenance.
3. Ergonomically designed handles and grips for added comfort, control and reduced fatigue.
4. New double action locking system prevents against malfunction during use
5. Weighs only 250g (VA-8Z)
6. Full set of spare parts available should they ever be required.
7. Available from just £45 inclusive of VAT!

For any enquiries please use the contact below:

Tom Wade

Email: Thomas@sorbus-intl.co.uk or Sales@sorbus-intl.co.uk

Tel: 01373 475540

Southern Trident are introducing a new Garden Retail Response Unit, a version of their showroom on wheels. The unit will visit clients at their own offices or premises, and demonstrate the entire new Coco and Coir range, show examples of available merchandising and dispense samples...

Southern Trident Ltd, through its brand Coco and Coir in the last 12 months has enjoyed substantially beyond budgeted, increased sales growth. 

Southern Trident is a UK company with strong roots in India supplying high quality coir based growing medium and eco-friendly doormats.

Customers are supplied direct from source to market in a fully Southern Trident managed seamless operation. Sustainability is at the heart of Southern Tridents foundation believing that the coconut is the perfect crop that will work for the consumer, the environment and meet the aims of the Southern Trident strongly held company values, Green today, Greener tomorrow.    

Two factors have contributed to a substantial communications investment by Southern Trident, firstly the launch of new ranges, products in 100% environmentally friendly packaging, secondly, a huge rise in interest and enquiries to stock the Coco and Coir brand.  

Ian Riggs, Southern Trident, Director of Sales & Opportunity “We are conducting video calls almost daily with enquiring prospective clients, it’s good to talk, however final stocking decisions are based on actually handling, viewing the products and agreeing trading arrangements. Clients are increasingly seeking face to face meetings, of course, meeting all the safety protocols, to handle product, view merchandising options, discuss stocking specifics”.       

To meet these requirements Southern Trident are introducing their brand new Garden Retail Response Unit, a version of the showroom on wheels. The unit will visit clients at their own offices or premises, and demonstrate the entire new Coco and Coir range, show examples of available merchandising and dispense samples.

The unit will provide a safe space for clients, being deep cleaned between visits, a mobile one stop shop to becoming a Coco and Coir stockist; a show room on wheels.      

To book a visit by the unit please contact Ian Riggs                                                                                                                                                               

Email - ian@southerntrident.com

Call – 07368 134605

Visit: www.southerntrident.com to register, sign up, view ranges

Click through to our short video to see our range https://youtu.be/I5rO9EaBpO0

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/southerntrident

The Solar Centre is the leading supplier for high quality and reliable solar powered lighting across the UK. 

With more people spending time in their gardens than ever before, now is the time to stock up on these solar powered essentials set to take 2021 by storm. 

With an extensive range of fantastic solar wall lights, spotlights, post lights, security lights, decorative lights and more, the Solar Centre have got you and your customers covered.

Take advantage of our special offer today, quote: ‘NEW PRODUCT DIGEST' to receive 10% off the Falmouth trade price for the whole of 2021!

Discover your competitive edge with this timeless set of Falmouth Solar Festoon Lights, sure to leave a lasting impression with your customers. If you’re looking for that WOW factor, you’ve come to the right place. A firm favourite, these solar powered string lights deliver every time - the perfect addition to your product offering.

Key product features:

• Add that wow factor to any outdoor space
• Set of 25 glass festoon lights with replaceable bulbs
• No mains powered required, pop them up anywhere in minutes!
• Power saving technology and USB charger means longer lasting results
• Zero running costs, better for your customer and the environment

Trade price: £25.00

Pay today: £22.50

For more information about our extensive solar product range, please visit www.solarcentre.co.uk.

From the creators of Vegepod comes the new and improved Vegebag, awarded the 2020 RHS Garden Product of the Year.

The Vegebag features a signature mesh design and self watering reservoir, just like the Vegepod, yet is an affordable and easy to use home gardening product that protects vegetables and allows for amazing growth rates. 

Vegepod’s iconic wicking technology has been incorporated into the Vegebag which self waters from below, while drainage holes prevent flooding to Vegebags large soil depth. Reinforced rubber drag handles ensure easy movement of the Vegebag when in use as well as a galvanised steel frame which collapses the bag when not in use.

The new Vegebags come in Large (56cm diameter) and are priced at £49.00 incl VAT. Available for pre order now for delivery in December 2020.

Contact information:

Vegepod UK

0800 978 8656

info@vegepod.co.uk

To watch the video click here https://youtu.be/fkWkvOdacoo

What a crazy, unexpected year 2020 has turned out to be! It is safe to say that, as a result, many of us with gardens have become more green-fingered in lockdown than we ever thought possible! It would appear that growing your own has never been more important than during a pandemic. Strawberries have never tasted sweeter, asparagus has never looked greener and eating tomatoes by the dozen straight from the greenhouse have never tasted juicer!

Gardening has become a welcome escape for so many. Having an oasis of calm and tranquillity is priceless, not forgetting the health advantages of growing your own fruit and veg and spending more leisure time outside in the fresh air. 

Vitavia Greenhouses are the British partner of the Vitavia Group, the leading name throughout Europe for quality hobby greenhouses and greenhouse accessories.  From our warehouses in Suffolk, we provide home and trade deliveries throughout the UK, together with a professional and comprehensive greenhouse installation service.   We are proud to supply quality hobby greenhouses, widely regarded as being the best value for money, backed up by exceptional customer service.  As a wholesaler we sell via a trusted network of garden centres and garden building specialists. 

At Vitavia headquarters we have never been as busy as during these last 6 months. It has been lovely to help so many during this worrying and unprecedented time, to set up and begin a new and healthier lifestyle by opting for a greenhouse from our comprehensive range.  If you are still pondering about whether to invest in a greenhouse, and if so, which model to choose, then let us help you! 

For the keen gardener with ample space!

Sirius 1300 black

For the keen gardener with limited space!

Ida 900 green

For the keen gardener and alfresco diner!

Hera 9000 black

For the stylish gardener who loves a funky feature!

Freya 5900 grey

A Growing Partnership

If we rewind to the beginning of the year, 2020 started really positively for Vitavia as we were appointed the UK distributer for Janssens. 

Janssens are based in Belgium and market middle and high-end products developed in-house for customers who attach paramount importance to quality and style. Over the years they have earned a reputation for high quality design and innovation in luxurious greenhouses, garden rooms, verandas, orangeries, conservatories and bespoke designs.

Andrea Wells, Marketing Manager at Vitavia, explained that “it adds an exciting new dimension to our existing successful business and we are very much looking forward to adding market share for Janssens alongside Vitavia’s ever growing brand.”

To whet your appetite here are a few models from the Janssens range. They really do have the wow factor!

Large Orangerie

Kethedral

For more information on Janssens, please visit: http://www.janssens-alusystems.be/en/home-en/Welcome.html

Vitavia

01473 218100

info@vitavia.co.uk

www.vitavia.co.uk

Vitax has invested in a new organic range for 2021 in response to demand for gardening products which are environmentally-friendly, but still pack a punch.

Over the past few years both new and experienced gardeners and customers have been looking for organic and eco-friendly feeds, and Vitax is set to meet that demand by using 100% natural, plant-based ingredients and delivering feeds which are child, pet and bee friendly and suitable for vegan gardening.

Vitax Organic All Purpose Plant Food and Vitax Organic Tomato Food are full of organic goodness and have all the growing power needed to bring gardens to life.

Vitax Organic All Purpose Plant Food is rich in organic nutrients and completely versatile.  An easy option for gardeners looking for a good all-round feed, it can be used with flowers, shrubs, fruits and vegetables to help produce masses of flowers with eye-poppingcolour and bigger and better vegetables.

Joining the new all-purpose feed is Vitax Organic Tomato Food. This super concentrated feed includes nutrients, such as magnesium, which are not commonly found in any other traditional feed, but essential for tomato plant energy.

A high potash fertiliser, Vitax Organic Tomato Food benefits from iron and naturally present trace elements.

In addition to the new organic range, Vitax has added to its pest control offering with two new products.

Joining the trusted, market-leading brand Nippon, is Nippon Insect Killer. A ‘one-stop’, multi-functional insect spray, it will keep both flying and crawling pests in check. Controlling ants, wasps, mosquitoes and flies, using the aerosol spray will result in a bug-free home.

Vitax is also adding to its slug control range with Vitax Slug Traps. Ideal for organic gardening, they are easy-to-use, reusable and simple-to-set.

In addition to the new products, Vitax will be adding new sizes to popular products for 2021. SBK Tough Weedkiller will be available in a one-litre, ready-to-use spray, whilst Organic Rose Food and Organic Potato Fertiliser will be available in a 4.5kg recyclable tub.

All details about ‘What’s New for 2021’ can be found in the Vitax 2021 Showcase.

Vitax

01530 510060

info@vitax.co.uk

www.vitax.co.uk

Here at Westland Horticulture we want to make everyone’s garden and gardening dreams come true. We are for all gardeners today, and we provide the tools for their success. We are for all gardeners tomorrow, by delivering a comprehensive green growth plan. We are delivering a sustainable growing media and packaging reduction strategy. Our focus is on recycled packaging and peat free replacement with our hero product New Horizon. We are wherever gardeners need us – we are frictionless, engaging and supportive along every step of the way.

Supporting gardeners today we have a range of new products for 2021 including Westland Container & Basket Planting Mix with 6 month slow release feed for vibrant long lasting blooms. Our new range of Growing Success Organic Insecticides will help to restore natures balance. Offering an alternative way to plant health with safer formulations by recreating the conditions in which they thrive. Three products in this range include Bug Stop, Rose Guard and Fungus Stop.

Our new garden soils shows us that soil really isn’t just soil. Soil is as alive as our plants, bustling and thriving with organic life. Westland Soils are bags of life; the foundations for strong healthy plants. Rich in organic matter so that plants simply flourish. Available in both Bio-Life Planting Soil for Flowers and for Vegetables.

Our new range of specialist feeds have been developed to meet the specific growing needs of plants, whilst helping build immunity and resilience for longer lasting healthier plants.  Available for Roses, Ericaceous plants, Hydrangeas, Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers.

While Flopro is introducing a next generation way to water with the new SmartFlo hose. Completely kink free, it expands when in use and contracts back to flat when the water has been drained. This makes for easy use and easy storage. It also comes with a 30 year guarantee.

Finally Kent & Stowe have launched the only hand trowel a gardener would ever need. The new Capability trowel was born out of our consumer research. Telling us the product they can’t live without is their trusty trowel. We took this to design a tool that can be used as a robust hammer, to plant, open bags of compost and attack tough soils. Made from the same high-quality ash wood and stainless steel you’ve come to trust with a 20 year guarantee.

Peckish Complete Bring More Birds 

Westland Horticulture

www.gardenhealth.com

Naturalistic gardens are more popular than ever, and consumers are increasingly looking for items that increase biodiversity in their outdoor space. 

Wildlife World's efforts to produce innovative and valuable nesting habitats and feeders for birds, mammals, amphibians and insects are benefiting wildlife and eco-systems, and its commitment to original product features has gained the company an enviable reputation as a leader in both design and manufacture.

"The Hedgehog barn is our star product this year, awarded the ‘Best Wildlife Product’ at the GLEE 2020 gathering. It really is the ‘des-res’ for hedgehogs – a beautiful and stylishly designed wooden hedgehog house, in naturally durable FSC timber. It has a unique extending porch which helps prevent access by predators and makes it easier to clean and store. There’s an opening hatch on the rear of the house which makes cleaning even easier, a raised solid floor and the additional benefit of the extending porch is that it reduces the carbon footprint and cost, of shipping.

"Lastly our team have found an innovative way to deal with the new working environment; a lack of trade shows due to social distancing measures and Covid19 restrictions.

"A new showroom has been creatively designed to allow trade personnel to visit for a tailor-made tour of the full range of current and soon to be released Wildlife World products in a safe setting.

"With virtual and video tours in due course, if travelling isn’t an option you can still view our full range and not miss out."

Contact Details:
Wildlife World

Manor Barn Farm, Chavenage, Nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8 XW, Tel 01666 505333.

www.wildlifeworld.co.uk

Heritage Garden Pottery

Woodlodge’s flagship Heritage Garden Pottery range is to be extended for 2021 with the addition of striking new lines and limited-edition designs – featuring novel materials and unique finishes that elevate the iconic collection’s sales appeal.

Michael Wooldridge, Managing Director at Woodlodge, said: “Heritage Garden is an iconic brand, instantly recognisable and renowned for leading the way in cutting-edge design while retaining its deep-rooted influences that have been inspired by British gardening tradition. While others have aspired to replicate the brand’s success, Heritage Garden remains the premium offering, and one that’s unrivalled due to Team Woodlodge’s commitment to continually reinventing the range by harnessing the power of national and global design influences and trends.” 

ROOT Indoor

With the pandemic prompting consumers to transform their properties into stylish sanctuaries as they spend increasing amounts of time living and working from home, Woodlodge is announcing a perfectly timed expansion of its Root Indoor range of pots, pot covers and design-led accessories ahead of the 2021 season.

Root is Woodlodge’s flagship interiors range, a line-up with an enviable track record of driving retail sales by inspiring consumers to extend their passion for gardening into the home by enjoying the benefits of greenery all year-round. Encompassing floral, classic and contemporary designs, Root takes pride in its ability to offer a style that matches any home interior – providing retailers with cutting-edge designs that have been tailored to cater for a broad customer demographic.

Honey & Wild

Woodlodge has unveiled its new Honey & Wild range following a major expansion of its garden decoration range with the acquisition of Adobe Wholesale and The Garden Foundry – allowing the company to significantly increase its offering of eye-catching, on-trend outdoor lifestyle décor.

Discussing why the time is right to ramp-up its garden décor offering, Michael Wooldridge, Managing Director at Woodlodge said: “Demand for garden decoration is being driven by the trend for consumers regarding the outdoors as an extension of the style within their homes. It has been well documented that more people have taken up gardening this year as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, and garden enhancement is a high priority on consumers’ agendas. By welcoming Adobe Wholesale and The Garden Foundry into the Woodlodge family, we will be ideally positioned to offer a vastly expanded portfolio of top-quality garden decorations that tap into the latest lifestyle fashions and tick all the boxes for innovation and novelty appeal.”

Contact:

Woodlodge Products Ltd

www.woodlodge.co.uk

Tel: 01666 501 000

Email: pots@woodlodge.co.uk

3 Tiered Stackable Raised Bed

Zest 4 Leisure, an award winning British family-run company, designs and manufactures FSC® certified timber garden furniture, swings, decorative garden structures and a wide range of fencing.

Its new product range of over 20 products includes the easy build, rich dark brown colour Charlotte seating and dining range, and oriental inspired, Glee Gathering award winning, Cherry Blossom arch and double award winner, the 3 Tier Stackable Raised bed.

Charlotte Rectangular Table Set

Focusing on innovation, design and customer satisfaction, Zest 4 Leisure is currently working in collaboration with Cardiff Metropolitan University on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to embed advanced design practices and enhanced manufacturing processes within the business.

The easy build idea, which means in affect fewer components more easily put together enables customers to enjoy the benefits of natural wood products and the sense of wellbeing in an easily achievable way.

Cherry Blossom Arch

Zest 4 Leisure offer an extensive marketing support package including consumer-facing videos and new lifestyle photography.

Zest 4 Leisure sell direct to garden centres, major retailing groups, builder merchants and online retailers, and offers a complete home delivery service across the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

To view the full range and for more information contact Simon Davison, Head of Commercial Development at Zest 4 Leisure, Tel: 01352 752555 or visit www.zest4leisure.co.uk. 

GIMA Ltd.

The White House, High Street, Brasted, Kent TN16 1JE

Tel: 01959 564947

info@gima.org.uk

www.gima.org.uk

Registered in England No. 3734025

GIMA Director

Vicky Nuttall

vicky.nuttall@gima.org.uk

GIMA Administrator

Geraldine Poulton

geraldine@gima.org.uk

GIMA Membership Ambassador

Colin Wetherley-Mein

colin@gima.org.uk

The GIMA New Products Digest 2021 has been produced and published on behalf of GIMA by the GTN team at Potting Shed Press.

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