The Glee New Product Showcase 2026 Winners Are Revealed

Nineteen fantastic new garden, outdoor leisure and pet product innovations have been confirmed as the winners of this year’s highly-coveted Glee New Product Showcase.

The winning products were announced at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News at the leading garden retail event, Glee, which takes place this week (8^th – 10^th September, NEC Birmingham).

Several hundred entries were received across the 19 product categories, plus ‘best of’ awards, with suppliers from within the garden retail sector, eager to showcase the innovation that has kept gardeners coming back for more throughout the past 12 months.

These eager teams all took to Glee’s Centre Stage, dedicated seminar hub in hall 17 earlier today to pitch to the judges, highlighting the features and benefits of their latest products in the hope of being crowned this year’s winners.

It was then the work of the panel of judges to carefully deliberate the merits of each entry, before crowning the individual category winners and three ‘champion of champions’ awards at today’s official Glee New Product Showcase ceremony.

Glee 2026 New Product Award Winners and Shortlisted Products
Garden Decoration

Elementa Water Features | Meadow View Stone – 18C10-D11
Rain Catcher Rust Spiral | Fallen Fruits By Esschert Design – 18D10-E11
Vail Water Feature | Altico – 19A10-C11

Winner: Elementa Water Features | Meadow View Stone – 18C10-D11

Growing Materials

Eco Slow-Feeding Ramial Mulch | Eco Crops – 17A62
Grass Gains – Lawn Hydrate | Grass Gains – 20J30
Kelp Shot 1L | TerraMara – 20G56
Nourish & Bloom Handy Pack | Sipcam Home and Garden – 17A50-B51
Vitax Water Less | Vitax – 18D40-E41

Winner: Kelp Shot 1L | TerraMara – 20G56

Growing Accessories

ClipGlove Kate Merritt Collection | Treadstone Products – 20G41
Kent & Stowe Sure & Warm Gloves | Westland Horticulture – 19C10-E11
Potting Mat | Creative Products – 20F30-G31

Winner: Potting Mat | Creative Products – 20F30-G31

Growing Containers

75cm Corten Effect Cylinder | Rago Planters – 17B12
NAVIO Color 20 Sand Brown | Hob Creations GmbH – 17A81
Orbis Mini-Pond | J&K Aquatics / Velda – 20K66
Rustic Bench | Rago Planters – 17B12

Winner: 75cm Corten Effect Cylinder | Rago Planters – 17B12

Retail Services

ElectRoad EV charging | ElectRoad – 17J53
Kent & Stowe Landshaper Display | Westland Horticulture – 19C10-E11
Unwins Little Growers display | Westland Horticulture – 19C10-E11
Unwins Wildflowers Display | Westland Horticulture – 19C10-E11

Winner: ElectRoad EV charging | ElectRoad – 17J53

Tools & Machinery

Bulldozer Twist & Grip Dustpan and Brush | Charles Bentley and Son – 19E40-G41
GOAT O1200 LiDAR PRO Robot Mower | JDM Products – 19H40-18A41
Hydro Jet | Creative Products – 20F30-G31
Kent & Stowe Landshaper tools | Westland Horticulture – 19C10-E11

Winner: Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock | Shovel Westland Horticulture – 19C10-E11

Wild Bird Care

CJ Wildlife Protector Denton Nest Box | CJ Wildlife – 18E54-17A55
Dried Calciworms | AgriGrub – 18B84
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Blend | Fallen Fruits By Esschert Design – 18D10-E11

Winner: Dried Calciworms | AgriGrub – 18B84

Pets

Meat Sausages | Bear’s Kitchen Natural Dog Treats – 20J77
Sam’s Field Goose with Sweet Potatoes & Spinach | Sam’s Field – 20H76
Treat Ball | Creative Products – 20F30-G31

Winner: Sam’s Field Goose with Sweet Potatoes & Spinach | Sam’s Field – 20H76

Plants Seeds & Bulbs

Cercis griffithii Blue Lagoon | Branded Garden Products – 20J22
Franchi Vintage 1928 Flower Range | Franchi Seeds 1783 – 20G54
Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker® Ruby | Branded Garden Products – 20J22
Sedum Seduction La Vie En Rose | Darby Nursery Stock – GH61

Winner: Sedum Seduction La Vie En Rose | Darby Nursery Stock – GH61

National Garden Scheme Centenary

3D Orb Garden Stake Collection – Set of 4 | L V Bespoke – 20J40
Apple Legacy™ | Frank P Matthews – GH71
NGS Dahlia Border Collection | Taylors Bulbs – 19G50-H51

Winner: NGS Dahlia Border Collection | Taylors Bulbs – 19G50-H51

Landscape

Bamboo Fencing | Lows – 6H30-J31
Eco Ramial Chipped Willow Mulch | Eco Crops – 17A62
Rydal Pergola Seat | Zest Outdoor Living – 20E10-F11

Winner: Bamboo Fencing | Lows – 6H30-J31

Home & Garden Improvements (DIY)

Andersons Repair Shop Spinner Stand | Andersons/Mulch – 18A50-B51
Jeyes Attach & Spray | Jeyes – 19H54
WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use | WD-40 Company – 19E04

Winner: WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use | WD-40 Company – 19E04

Home and Fashion

Angro Xmas Clog | Angro – 20G46-H47
Night Lark® Plain Dye Coverless Duvet Set-Dusky rose | Nightlark – 18E80
Night Lark® Soft Weave Coverless Duvet Set- Olive | Nightlark – 18E80

Winner: Night Lark® Plain Dye Coverless Duvet Set-Dusky rose | Nightlark – 18E80

Gifts

Apollo Adult Xmas Tree Display (171 pairs) | Angro BV – 20G46-H47
Candle Craft | Creative Products – 20F30-G31
Hort House Orchid gift box | The Horti House – 20D40

Winner: Apollo Adult Xmas Tree Display (171 pairs) | Angro BV – 20G46-H47

Food & Drink

AdHoc i.Mill Electric Coffee Grinder | DK Household Brands – 17B60
Datekin Wheat & Bran Date Cake | Datekin – 17C32
Rum Darkspice | Moody Rum – 17G15

Winner: Datekin Wheat & Bran Date Cake | Datekin – 17C32

Leisure & Entertaining

Doori | DOORI – 20B01
Elevate Fire Pit & Grill | GRDN living – 20C15
Sahara Outdoor Kitchen | Sahara – 17A10-B11
Small Gondola Pod – 6 Seater Garden Pod | The Bin Box – 20K20
Zest Lily Chairs and Side Table Set | Zest Outdoor Living – 20E10-F11

Winner: Sahara Outdoor Kitchen | Sahara – 17A10-B11

The Andy Bunker Best of British Award

Winner: Apple Legacy™ | Frank P Matthews – GH71

The Glee Sustainability Award

Winner: Eco Slow-Feeding Ramial Mulch | Eco Crops – 17A62

The Glee New Product of the Year

Winner: Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock Shovel | Westland Horticulture – 19C10-E11

Matthew Mein, Event Director for Glee and Autumn Fair, commented: “What an amazing first day. With Glee and Autumn Fair co-located at the NEC, the aisles have been bustling from the moment the doors opened and there has been a fantastic atmosphere across both shows.

“It has been brilliant to see buyers, exhibitors and visitors making the most of the crossover, discovering new products, having meaningful conversations and doing business. Innovation is always at the heart of Glee, and this year’s New Product Showcase has once again demonstrated just how much creativity, ambition and fresh thinking there is across the garden retail sector.

“Huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners and shortlisted products. Day one has set the bar incredibly high and we’re looking forward to seeing that energy continue throughout the rest of the show.”

Join for the remainder of Glee

Glee 2026 continues at the NEC Birmingham until Thursday 10^th September, offering visitors the opportunity
to discover the latest innovations, attend inspiring seminar sessions and enjoy networking with industry peers.