Glee Special

Anthony Creaby - GfK & David Denny - HTA

Data analytics isn’t always the first thing that springs to mind when you’re considering the Garden Sector, but getting your head around the numbers can give your business a significant advantage. Continuing our special episodes recorded live at Glee, we talk with two people who are all about the numbers: Anthony Creaby, Customer Success Manager from GfK and David Denny, Director of Research & Insights from the HTA.

GfK: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/

HTA: https://hta.org.uk/

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Nat Boynton - YPHA & Happy Plants and Jess Dabell - Meadow View Stone

Continuing the conversations we recorded live at Glee 2024, this episode highlights among other things the fantastic work of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA). Nat Boynton is one of the founders of the YPHA as well as being the Sales Director of Happy Plants, while Jess Dabell is the Brand Manager for Meadow View Stone, she’s also a member of the YPHA and an ambassador for the Greenfingers Charity.

YPHA: https://www.ypha.org.uk/

Happy Plants: https://happyplants.co.uk/

Meadow View Stone: https://meadowviewstone.co.uk/

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Edd Cantle - Gardena, Jenny Douthwaite - Primeur & Scott Gammon - Pelsis

In this bumper episode we chat with representatives from three very different manufacturing businesses, but all of whom play a pivotal role within the garden sector. Edd Cantle is a Channel Sales Manager at Gardena, suppliers of watering equipment and other garden tools. Jenny Douthwaite is the Managing Director of Primeur, a company that uses recycled rubber to create a multitude of garden products. And Scott Gammon is the General Manager at Pelsis, specialists in pest control.

Gardena: https://www.gardena.com/uk
Primeur: https://www.primeur.co.uk/
Pelsis: https://www.pelsis.com/

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Simon Mayhew - eBay & Seb Bartlett - Shark Ninja

This episode features two very different companies, but both of which might not immediately come to mind when you think of the garden sector: eBay and Shark Ninja. Simon Mayhew from eBay discusses how the online platform can be a valuable channel in your sales arsenal. And Seb Bartlett from Shark Ninja discusses the meteoric rise of the brand and how they’re developing outdoor and leisure products with the UK market in mind.

eBay: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/

Shark Ninja: https://sharkninja.com

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Rachel Eunson, Feverfew & Jennifer Susan, Halliesphere & Shona Young, Nutscene

In this bumper edition of the podcast we talk with three female leaders who’s brands have distinctive, but equally captivating stories: Rachel Eunson is the founder of the Feverfew Garden Company specialising in workwear specifically designed for women. Jennifer Susan is the founder and inventor of Halliesphere, a beautifully crafted aid for flower arranging. And Shona Young is the CEO of Nutscene Twine, at the helm of a company with a long history, but that still embraces the traditional manufacturing methods from its past.

Feverfew Garden Co: ⁠https://feverfewgarden.co.uk/

Halliesphere: ⁠https://www.halliesphere.com/

Nutscene: https://nutscene.com/

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Glee Special

Chris Holgreaves & Charles Dowding and Kim O'Brien

In this episode we have two conversations, both passionate about sustainability, biodiversity and great growing results. Chris Holgreaves from Urban Wyrm has won the support of No-Dig Guru, Charles Dowding for their new range of compost enriched with worm casts. Kim O’Brien AKA Dahliafarmerama is a garden designer, but has won fame online as a specialist grower of dahlias. 

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Glee Special

Adam Taylor & Jayne Hickling

In the second of our special episodes recorded live at Glee 2024, we’re joined by two passionate guests: Adam Taylor from Taylors Bulbs and Jayne Hickling, The Allotment Cook. Adam shares insights into welcoming and inspiring new gardeners, while Jayne talks about her deep love for cooking with the homegrown produce from her allotment.

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Glee Special

Michael Perry, Matt Mein & Linda Petrons

In this first of our special episodes recorded live at Glee 2024, we spoke with three people who help mould the Glee experience: Michael Perry, AKA Mr Plant Geek, who curated the future plants stand at Glee, Matt Mein the Glee Show Director and Linda Petrons the Director of Fundraising at Greenfingers Charity, responsible for putting the fun into fundraising at Glee.

Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Glee Special

Genius at Work - The Glee Talent Store

In this episode we catch up with the Talent Store finalists: Annie Gundry, Catrin Elin Jones, Steve Chase and Lucia Hopcraft. The Glee Talent Store, run in conjunction with The Garden Centre Association, is a fantastic competition that inspires new people working in garden retail to create stunning, clever and commercial retail displays. The programme involves masterclasses and mentoring from some of the biggest names in the industry.

Official Podcast Partner of Glee 2024: https://www.gleebirmingham.com/undergroundpodcast
Want to earn a place as a guest on the show? You can find all the details here: Glee Teams Up with The Underground for Exclusive Gardening Podcasts (gleebirmingham.com)
Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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Glee Special

New Product Awards with Trevor Pfeiffer

Trevor Pfeiffer is a busy man, among his roles he’s the Editor and Director of Garden Trade News and works with the team at Glee to put on the New Product Awards at Glee. We caught up with Trevor to find out more about his background and learn more about what makes the New Product Awards so special. This year you will be able to watch all of the companies who are pitching their products and answering questions from the judging panels – if you get the chance, make time to pop along.

Want to earn a place as a guest on the show? You can find all the details here: Glee Teams Up with The Underground for Exclusive Gardening Podcasts (gleebirmingham.com)
Discover more about our hosts:
Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk
Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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