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The Partnership has been in place for the past few years and exists to keep readers in the know about LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show. Garden Trade Specialist proudly supports the event and is well connected to inform their audience on all of the many opportunities the exhibition provides to source new products all while making new connections and learning from others working in the field. Working closely together helps to establish what retailers and buyers need from a trade show and ensures proper representation of the garden industry at LANDSCAPE. After 12 years of providing an…

This unique event brings together all the leading manufacturers of outdoor living products and provides a showcase for all the exciting new developments in design, environmental manufacturing, sustainability, and products for both the retail and contract markets. SOLEX, an essential event, organised by the industry for the industry, to see what’s new and what’s on trend for the new Summer season. The Solex Exhibition has been a haven for trade buyers since its inception. With its beautiful displays and inspiring ideas, this Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition attracts quality buyers and…

Holy Mackerel have announced a new collaboration to bring you beautiful greetings cards by well-loved artist Ailsa Black. Ailsa’s first range with the team at Holy Mackerel is “Fields and Fathoms” – this range of blank art cards is a feast of colour, and the 42 designs will make a splash of colour in any display with their vibrant mix of coastal and countryside scenery and wildlife. Ailsa’s landscapes are full of the birds and animals that inspire her on her daily walks, and you’ll find Highland Coos, badgers, seals and all walks of country life! Ailsa has a well-established following and…

Eurostick is one of Europe's largest Souvenir and Gift suppliers. Established in 1995, we design and manufacture an extensive range of souvenir and gift products. Expanding rapidly in the past few years, Eurostick has introduced high quality accessory collections including Aran Traditions and Heritage Traditions which are distributed worldwide. With a highly experienced team we offer total retail solutions for the souvenir and gift trade, from development to delivery, we can help. We ensure 100% commitment to customer service with our prompt order processing and quick delivery. We pride…

The Primeur team is still riding high after a glittering night of celebrations at the recent 41st GIMA Awards, where the team celebrated winning yet another award for its already bulging trophy cabinet.  This year, Primeur was crowned winner of the GIMA Decorative Pots & Planters category for its new-for-2022 55.5cm Flamenco planter, part of the Tierra Verde self-watering planter collection. Like all planters in the Tierra Verde collection, the Flamenco is made from recycled rubber tyres, helping to divert this material from landfill where it could take upwards of 80 years to decompose…

This year’s GIMA Awards are fast approaching (20th October, Celtic Manor) and, as always, the event is only possible due to the incredible support of the industry it represents, including a host of sponsors made up of manufacturers, suppliers and media representatives. From champagne for the winners to the table and pre-dinner drinks, raffle prizes and category sponsors, this year’s roster is testament to the generosity of those that support the awards every year. Hot on the heels of its first ever June edition of the exhibition, Glee – the leading trade exhibition for the garden retail…

Hobo + co. is an independent home fragrance and wellness company based in Lincolnshire. Our soy based, vegan friendly and cruelty free range of products include candles, tealights, wax melts, reed diffusers, room mists and mineral rich bath salts.  Inspired by a free-spirited love for travelling the world with fragrances evoking memories of special places. For those who wander and drift.  Hobo + co. is an independent home fragrance and wellness company based in rural Lincolnshire. Our soy based, vegan friendly and cruelty free range of products include candles, tealights, wax melts, reed…

LOFA is proud to announce its partnership with Perennial, a charity working to support and promote the health of those who work in horticulture. As part of this partnership, LOFA has pledged to donate £20,000 to help Perennial in their efforts.  LOFA is supporting Perennial to promote positive health and wellbeing through sponsoring an Interactive Health Kiosk that provides a unique opportunity for individuals to take a quick, private and confidential snapshot of their physical and mental health. The kiosk carries out a Health MOT which includes Wellbeing Age™, Weight, BMI, Body Fat Content…

The initial concept for Bertie came about following discussions with British Christmas tree growers, who were frustrated by the stability and build quality of existing Christmas tree stands in the marketplace.  Airflow, a British manufacturer, that focuses on consumer driven innovation, were keen to take on the challenge and solve this problem.  By involving Christmas tree growers in the design process, we were able to produce a high-quality, well-built product that exceeds the requirements for their trees.  To achieve this, our in-house CAD design team created numerous 3D printed models…

Over the past two years, there’s been a well-recognised increase in consumer activity online, with a large proportion of DIY pest control sales growth coming from web customers. STV has discovered that over half of all DIY pest control sales begin with an online search. This is a trend they are determined to develop on behalf of all their customers – not just those with sophisticated e-commerce solutions. Their most recent and exciting development is the new ‘Top100’ fully interactive merchandising solution. Not only does the merchandising clearly segment the products to make selection…

English Greenhouse and Glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic will bring its stylish stand, themed around Calm & Wellbeing, to the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. The tradestand will feature five, handmade Hartley Botanic Greenhouses which were also shown at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. The structures have been powder coated in complimentary and elegant tones of bronze and grey and are nestled amongst a naturalised planting scheme focusing on form and texture. Landscaping and styling will have a neutral and minimalist look, bringing together a calming feel with a chic, luxury…

Pioneering outdoor furniture brand, LifestyleGarden® scoops Best Sustainable Product Award at SOLEX 2022  Pioneering outdoor furniture brand, LifestyleGarden®, part of the ScanCom International family, is thrilled to announce that it has won the Best Sustainable Product award for its Nassau range powered by Social Plastic®, at the 2022 edition of SOLEX (12th-14th July, NEC, Birmingham). Taking eco-friendly, ethical materials to a whole new level, the unique recycled material supplied via Plastic Bank’s amazing Social Plastic® scheme helps clear the world’s waterways of plastic pollution,…

Fifteen fantastic new garden and pet product innovations have been confirmed as this year’s winners of the highly-coveted Glee New Product Showcase. The winning products were announced at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News at the leading garden retail event, Glee, which takes place this week (28th – 30th June, NEC Birmingham). Over 300 entries were received across the 12 categories, with suppliers from across the garden retail sector eager to showcase the innovation that has kept product development teams occupied over the past 18 months during lockdown. …

Hartley Botanic to bring its ‘Calm & Wellbeing’ RHS Chelsea theme to the 2022 RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival but will showcase a different range of structures English Greenhouse and Glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic will again be enveloping RHS flower show visitors in tranquility and relaxation, as it brings its stylish stand, themed around Calm & Wellbeing, to the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. Its Hampton Court stand will be slightly larger and feature a different range of five handmade Hartley Botanic Greenhouses.  The Greenhouses will be powder coated in…

As the weather gets warmer, so does the natural appeal to stick on an apron and head for the garden to cook every other meal. But if you’re on the hunt for a healthier and more sustainable summer of food, you may be tempted to reach for a veggie patty rather than your usual butcher’s choice. This doesn’t need to be a total switch around, but it could be the first step in reducing your meat consumption and an opportunity to try new recipes and experience new flavours — all with a plant-based twist. This grilled seitan has a ginger beer BBQ sauce Seitan is the viral TikTok sensation that has…

ONE OF the UK’s leading commercial nurseries launched two new plants at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show to raise awareness and funds for the charity Perennial (June 21 & 22, 2022). Wyevale Nurseries, working alongside Allensmore Nurseries and Bransford Webbs, is linking with Perennial to help support the organisation and to highlight the services it provides to the commercial horticultural sector. Andy Johnson, Managing Director of Wyevale Nurseries, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting this charity for people working in and retired from our industry.…