What will customers be buying next season? Which new plant introductions have the potential to become tomorrow's bestsellers? And how can retailers stay ahead of changing consumer trends?

Those questions will all be answered when Mr Plant Geek's Future Plants Tours return to Glee 2026, giving visitors an exclusive insight into the innovations set to shape the future of garden retail.

Led by renowned plantsman, broadcaster and trend forecaster Michael Perry, better known as Mr Plant Geek, the ever-popular sessions offer retailers a unique opportunity to explore the newest plant introductions, emerging consumer trends and the innovations set to influence future garden centre sales.

Running across all three days of Glee, each session begins with a lively presentation on Centre Stage before Michael leads visitors onto the exhibition floor for an exclusive guided tour of the standout plants, pioneering breeders and exciting innovations making waves across the industry.

With his trademark enthusiasm, extensive plant knowledge and unrivalled eye for spotting the next big thing, Michael will reveal exciting new breeding developments, standout varieties and the consumer trends influencing future purchasing decisions.

The tours conclude at Michael's specially curated Future Plants Display, bringing together many of the innovative plants featured throughout the walk and giving retailers the opportunity to discover products that could become tomorrow's must-stock lines. 

Helping retailers stay one step ahead

Designed to help retailers stay one step ahead, the Future Plants Tours combine trend forecasting with practical buying inspiration. Whether it's identifying plants with stronger environmental credentials, discovering varieties bred for changing growing conditions or uncovering eye-catching introductions capable of driving impulse purchases, visitors will leave with fresh ideas to strengthen their ranges, inspire customers and ultimately win more sales.

Future Plants Tour schedule

• Tuesday 8^th September - 15:30 - 16:00 
• Wednesday 9^th September - 15:30 - 16:00 
• Thursday 10^th September - 11:00 - 11:30 

Better still, there's no need to book. Simply head to Centre Stage before the session begins and join Mr Plant Geek as he takes you on an inspiring journey through the future of horticulture. Whether you're a plant buyer, garden centre owner, retailer or simply passionate about discovering what's next, these popular tours are not to be missed.

Find out more

Mr Plant Geek's Future Plants Tours are just one highlight of Glee's packed seminar and content programme, bringing together leading retailers, growers, trend forecasters and industry experts to share the ideas, innovations and practical advice shaping the future of garden retail. Explore the full agenda and register your place today at www.gleebirmingham.com.

Glee takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 8^th – 10^th September 2026, co-located with Autumn Fair on 8^th – 9^thSeptember to create Europe's biggest buying moment of the second half of the year.