GLEE 2024 INTERVIEWS

Glee show director, Matt Mein, chats to us about his highlights from Glee’s 50th anniversary, recorded live from Glee 2024.

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Adam Taylor, Director at Taylors Bulbs shares his positive outlook on the future of the garden industry and ways in which we can encourage newcomers to gardening.

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Jayne Hinkling, The Allotment Cook chats with Kate and Phil about her love for cooking with produce from her allotment as well as how gardening can help maintain good mental health.

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Chris Holgreaves and Charles Dowding sat down with Phil and Kate to talk about Urban Wyrm, winner of the Sustainability Award at Glee 2024, and how worm casts contribute to better soil health.

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Rachel Eunson, the founder of the Feverfew Garden Company, sits down with Kate and Phil to chat how she came to specialise in workwear specifically designed for women and her goals for the future.

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Jennifer Susan, founder of Halliesphere, joins Kate and Phil to chat about her Glee experience and explain more about Halliesphere, a beautifully crafted aid for flower arranging.

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Phil and Kate were pleased to be joined by Shona Young, CEO of Nutscene Twine to discuss the  company’s long history and find out more about how Nutscene embraces the traditional manufacturing methods from its past.

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Simon Mayhew, Category Lead at Ebay joins Phil and Kate to discuss how the online platform can be a valuable channel in your sales arsenal.

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Seb Bartlett, UK Marketing Manager for Shark Ninja, joined Kate and Phil in the studio to discuss the meteoric rise of the Shark Ninja brand and how they’re developing outdoor and leisure products with the UK market in mind.

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Edd Cantle, Channel Sales Manager at Gardena, caught up with Phil and Kate at Glee 2024 to discuss Gardena’s product offering as well as his experiences working in the garden industry.

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Jenny Douthwaite, Managing Director of Primeur sat down with Phil and Kate to talk about the success of Primeur, the realities of product development and how Glee provides the ideal opportunity to meet new and existing customers.

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Scott Gammon, General Manager of Pelsis joined Kate and Phil to chat about his expectations and plans for Glee and the balance between sustainability and efficacy when developing pest control products.

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Recorded live from Glee 2024, check out our interview with Nat Boynton, one of the founders of the YPHA as well as the Sales Director of Happy Plants.

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Recorded live from Glee 2024, take a look at our interview with Jess Dabell, Brand Manager for Meadowview Stone. Jess is also a member of the YPHA and an ambassador for the Greenfingers Charity.

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Recorded live from Glee 2024, check out our interview with Anthony Creaby, customer success manager for GfK, a market research company that delivers strategic consumer insights.

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Recorded live from Glee 2024, take a look at our interview with David Denny. David heads up two teams at the HTA responsible for researching, capturing and analysing data  and then deriving insights for the horticultural industry.

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Matt Bryant of Harvest Pet Products, discusses the company’s origins and evolution into a leading wild bird food supplier. He highlights Harvest’s dedication to high-quality bird feed and biodiversity, their branding initiatives, and partnerships with schools to promote bird care. Bryant’s perspective underscores the connection between responsible pet care and environmental stewardship.

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Steve Harper, MD of Southern Trident, shares insights on the company’s peat-free products, including the award-winning Sassy moisture indicator. He addresses common concerns about coir, such as water usage and carbon footprint, explaining the company’s sustainable sourcing practices in India. Harper advocates for informed discussions on responsible sourcing in the gardening industry.

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Alan Down shares his journey from running his own nursery to becoming HTA President. He discusses his efforts to promote peat-free gardening and the challenges of managing biosecurity and supply chains in the industry. Down reflects on his time as President and his goal to advance horticulture as a critical part of the UK’s environmental strategy. He encourages the industry to inspire consumers with innovative, destination-style garden centres.

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Terri Jones, co-founder of Joy of Plants, combines her software expertise with her love of gardening to create tools for novice gardeners and retailers. She explains how Joy of Plants started with a mobile app and evolved into a comprehensive digital tool for garden centres. Jones highlights the challenges faced by new homeowners in gardening and her mission to make gardening accessible and enjoyable through user-friendly interfaces and educational content.

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