In This Issue
Capital Gardens buy Studley Green Garden Store from Hillview
Garden industry in great shape after successful Glee
Block Blitz scoops another award at Glee 2018
Welcome to a proper Autumn season
Westland enjoys successful Glee
Garden Re-Leaf 2019 officially launched at Glee
Pot of Prosecco: Woodlodge support Greenfingers Charity
Garden King completes purchase of its site
Family affair for British brand Bulldog at Glee
Get set for Cultivating Retail this Autumn
HTA elect new vice-president and three board members
Take advantage of a £1,500 government grant to exhibit at expanding Myplant & Garden exhibition in Milan
Award is a leg-up for new agapanthus says Wyevale Nurseries
Get your own copy of GTN Xtra
MEP slams misleading report on pesticides
Getting lawns back into shape helps to drive sales
Garlic, onions and shallots storm back
Indian summer for gardening activity
Cyclamen still the bestselling plant
Winner of the Stewart Garden Schools Programme 2018 announced
Glee New Product Award Winners
Best Green Heart Display winners
West Country Soil Improvement’s Bloomin Amazing feel just that as they scoop the 2018 GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund
Dansand No Grow wins Visitors Choice Award
Aylett Nurseries win RSPB Conservation Garden Centre of the Year Award
Glee confirm new 2019 opening days
The best of last week's
Inspiration and trends at spoga+gafa 2018
Hilliers appoint two more family members to board
Crossley to target more garden centres after £375,000 in new funding
Back to school breaks August Blues
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
Buy your subscription to GTN Bestsellers
All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Record number of new product innovations on show at lunch!
Make your own roasted beetroot this autumn with Haskins’ recipe
Tong baker shortlisted in national bakery competition
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Garden industry in great shape after successful Glee

 

New and innovative products, enthusiastic and optimistic retailers plus satisfied suppliers…it all added up to a successful and memorable Glee 2018. Oh, and there was plenty of speculation regarding the future of the remaining Wyevale Garden Centres during three hectic exhibition days…

 

2018 may have been a challenging year for the industry but this year’s Glee has proved to be an ideal tonic for both retailers and manufacturers.

 

The Beast from the East is long forgotten and the long hot summer, which brought its own challenges, is now behind us.

 

So, it was a welcome relief to feel a sense of optimism throughout Halls 6, 7, 8, 19 and 20.

 

GTN was heavily involved in organising the New Product Awards, which saw a fantastic array of innovative products in all categories.

 

All the exhibitors we spoke to said they were encouraged by the quality of visitors to their stands with plenty of business being secured for 2019 and beyond.

 

 

And it was refreshing to hear from garden centres who were looking forward to the next 12 months with renewed optimism.

 

Glee will be held on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in September 2019 and again this news was greeted with approval from retailers.

 

Of course, there was plenty of speculation surrounding the future of Wyevale Garden Centres and the remaining stores left within the portfolio. There were plenty of rumours suggesting that the ‘new’ Wyevale will retain 100-plus centres, and this on-going saga is sure to keep the industry guessing for a few more weeks yet.

 

But it’s great to know that an event like Glee can help to keep the industry moving forward with innovation, passion, optimism and dedication.

 

What was your verdict on Glee 2018?  Do let us know for GTN's upcoming review of Glee.  Please e-mail your verdict to trevor.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk

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