EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF RESPONSIBLY SOURCED GARDEN PRODUCTS AT SOURCE GARDEN

Source Garden, Europe’s newest responsible sourcing show for the gardening sector, launches this September. Taking place alongside Glee from the 10th-12th September at the NEC Birmingham, the new show is a unique sourcing platform where worldwide responsible manufacturers are united with retailers, garden centres, brands, and contractors, who are looking to explore new sourcing and private label opportunities. 

Source Garden will provide the best in responsibly sourced garden products and promises to be the number one event to build relationships with new suppliers. From outdoor entertaining, garden tools, pets and supply chain services, visitors will find new ideas and inspiration that champion environmentally friendly and fairtrade practices.

Suzanne Ellingham, Sourcing Director, Source Garden said, “I’m so excited to launch Source Garden in September. We aim to be the number one event for sourcing sustainable garden products - uniting global suppliers and manufacturers with brands looking to build the foundations of their new garden product lines. Experience the quality of materials first-hand and meet with responsible exhibitors, who have all undergone auditing, to discuss how they can turn your concepts into creations. Source Garden is perfectly placed to nurture new ideas, seed inspiration, and grow knowledge on responsible and sustainable products and manufacturing methods. We are passionate about creating connections - bringing the brightest minds in the industry together, connecting all elements of the retail supply chain and ensuring our buyers find exactly what they are looking for.”

The Source Garden team work alongside worldwide governments and agencies to unite the best manufacturers and suppliers. The first show will host a mix of manufacturers with different capabilities across seven different sector categories:

Garden Care: Learn about sustainable fertilisers, pest control, and maintenance products as well as innovations in water conservation and irrigation.

Tooling: Discover the latest gardening tools. Meet suppliers of small hand tools as well as larger garden equipment including mowers and strimmers.

Garden Landscaping: Engage with cutting-edge, eco-conscious landscaping solutions. Explore different surfaces to transform a garden space.

Outdoor Entertaining: Discover eco-friendly furniture, BBQs and outdoor decor. Find soft furnishings, hammocks and more, to bring a garden to life.

Garden Decoration: Find responsibly sourced accessories as well as outdoor lighting, sculptures and pots. All you need to enhance a garden lifestyle.

Pet: Explore products designed to support garden wildlife and pet-friendly spaces. Meet manufacturers dedicated to bespoke pet accessory ranges as well as bee hotels, aquatic supplies and wild bird feeders.

Retail Services: Network with service providers dedicated to ethical and efficient supply chains. Explore the latest in chain tracking technology and improving procurement practices.

With ‘Ask the Experts’ sessions, Source Garden will also offer a chance for visitors to connect with industry leaders and learn how to continue building more ethical and sustainable practices within your business.

Source Garden takes place from 10th - 12th September at the NEC Birmingham. Register for your Source Garden free ticket at www.source-garden.com to shape the future of gardening.