Leading garden care brands, GARDENA and Flymo, are set to return to Glee 2026 to showcase a range of innovations designed to help gardeners care for their outdoor spaces with greater ease, efficiency and confidence. 

Visitors to stand 8A40-B41 at NEC Birmingham from September 8-10 will be among the first to discover what’s next from the two trusted brands as they unveil new additions to their 2027 ranges, spanning watering, lawncare and garden maintenance. 

Alongside the brand’s best-selling core ranges and eye-catching displays, GARDENA and Flymo will showcase future-focused solutions designed to address some of the biggest challenges facing today’s gardeners, from making more efficient use of water to reducing the time and effort required to maintain healthy outdoor spaces. 

Sarah Bentham, UK Marketing Manager at GARDENA, said: "After a summer where many gardeners have faced prolonged dry weather and increasingly demanding growing conditions, we're excited to showcase innovations that help make garden care simpler and more effective. 

"Glee is the perfect opportunity to share our vision for 2027 with retailers and stockists. It’s where the industry comes together to exchange ideas, discover new opportunities and see first-hand how innovation is shaping the future of gardening." 

Howard Scott, Country Manager at Flymo, added: "Glee remains one of the most important events in the gardening calendar and offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with our valued retail partners while introducing new developments in lawncare and garden technology. 

"We're looking forward to revealing exciting additions to our 2027 range and demonstrating how Flymo continues to evolve with products that make gardening easier, smarter and more enjoyable for consumers." 

Whether retailers are looking to refresh their ranges, identify emerging trends or discover the latest innovations in garden care, GARDENA and Flymo will be welcoming visitors to stand 8A40-B41 throughout the show. 

“Top of the Plots is all about celebrating that journey, no matter how big or small your space.” 

The competition is open to gardeners of all experience levels, and features seven categories: Best Allotment, Best Garden Plot, Best New Plot, Kids on the Plot, Best Small Plot, Huw’s Pick of the Plots and Best Community Plot.  

From these, one standout grower will be crowned Plot of the Year, winning £1,000 worth of GARDENA products, gardening vouchers and a champion’s plaque. The first 100 entrants will also receive exclusive Top of the Plots merchandise. 

Supported by the National Allotment Society, which will crown the Best Allotment, the campaign celebrates the passion and ingenuity of growers across the country. 

Mike Farrell, Chairman of the National Allotment Society, added: “We’re proud to support Top of the Plots once again. Allotments and community growing spaces play a vital role in bringing people together, supporting sustainable living and improving health and wellbeing across the UK. This competition is a brilliant way to recognise the incredible work happening nationwide.” 

For entrants, it’s more than a chance for recognition - it’s an invitation into a thriving gardening community. 

Huw’s Pick of the Plots winner, Richard Bowman, has revealed he has since created his own arch after seeing Steve Mills' mesmerising fruit and flower tunnel, which was awarded Plot of the Year. 

Richard, who transformed a field of weeds into a unique allotment, said: “I was inspired by other growers – especially Steve’s fruit tree displays – which pushed me to get even more creative and build my own arch. It’s amazing how much you can achieve with a bit of inspiration, and I’d encourage anyone to pick up the trowel and enter this year.” 

Meanwhile, Victoria Holden won Best Community Plot on behalf of Northern Lily’s Community Orchard & Garden, which turned derelict land into a ‘hidden gem’ for more than 4,000 people and grew over a tonne of food for 12,750 meals in Failsworth, Greater Manchester. 

Donna Harris, of Leicestershire, used to think vegetables were “boring” but has found a new love for homegrown food, as she won Best New Plot for her “life-changing” garden, which became her sanctuary. 

To find out more information and submit your entry visit GARDENA’s Top of the Plots website.