Glee Growth Continues

BIRMINGHAM, England?EUR??,,????'??+As one of the premier shows on the international garden trade exhibition circuit, Glee returns to the National Exhibition Center (NEC), September 19-21 to showcase the newest products and innovations from more than 1,500 international suppliers.

Among the highlights for this year is Avant Gardening, a brand new sector bringing together design-led products for the home and garden.

?EUR??,,????'??The new Avant Gardening sector offers an especially exciting resource for North American retailers, especially those focused on the growing ?EUR??,,????'??outdoor room?EUR??,,????'??? trend,?EUR??,,????'?? said Adam Ash, president of White Hound Advertising. ?EUR??,,????'??Consumers are increasingly treating their patios, gardens and terraces as another ?EUR??,,????'??room?EUR??,,????'??? that can be regularly re-styled with the freshest colors, textures and designs.?EUR??,,????'??

Garden industry veteran Ian Baldwin will lead North American retailers on a short, focused group buying trip to Glee. Officially endorsed by the American Nursery & Landscape Association, and supported by The Scotts Company, the trip is scheduled for Sept. 18-22.

Baldwin, organizer and leader of the popular England Garden Center Tours for the past 10 years, has put together a program that will give retailers a unique chance to enjoy an expert guided tour of the exhibition.

For more information of the retail tour contact Baldwin at 916-682-1069 or email him at ianbaldwin@concast.net. For general information on Glee, visit the website at www.gleebirmingham.com or call 609-921-0222.