SPONSORS 2024
The Guild couldn't stage its annual awards ceremony without the generous support of some of the horticultural industry's leading companies. Here are this years sponsors.
Sponsoring Garden Book of the Year
Ever since Andreas Stihl invented the first portable chainsaw, the STIHL name has stood for revolutionary technology and a passion for making people’s lives easier when working in nature. STIHL is now the world’s best-selling petrol chainsaw brand, but they also produce an extensive range of other premium quality tools, including ranges for the ambitious home gardener.
Sponsoring Individual Social Media Influencer of the Year
RocketGro are a leading Peat-Free compost producer based in Somerset on a 6000 acre family farm. All our composts are developed West Country sourced substrates, and are 100% sustainable. Our farm produces renewable energy and enables RocketGro to run its production line on 100% renewable energy. All our products are Soil Association Approved for Organic growing. With a leading team of horticulturalists behind the development of the products, RocketGro will continue to make sure we are staying at the forefront of the Peat-Free Coir-Free low carbon revolution, with the consumer, and planet, coming first at all times.
Sponsoring Practical Journalist of the Year
Cobra was launched in 2013 and fast became established as one of the leading players, rapidly becoming the go-to brand of choice for many gardeners across the UK.
The brand was launched by Nottingham-based, Henton & Chattell, one of the largest distributors of garden machinery in the UK with more than 1,500 dealerships across the country. Founded in 1931, the Henton & Chattell team used its unique market insight garnered from more than 80 years of being in the industry and knowing customer demands, to launch its own brand: Cobra.
New products are regularly introduced to the range across all product categories and the range now consists of a staggering 160 products. Staying true to its lawncare specialism roots, almost 50% of these are lawnmowers – making Cobra the largest powered lawnmower brand in the UK.
Over time, the range has continued to expand and now, alongside Cobra’s extensive offering of wider lawncare products such as robotic mowers, scarifiers and aerators, the range also features grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders,
pressure washers, generators, cultivators, chippers, multitools and brushcutters across petrol, battery and electric models.
Notable highlights in the Cobra journey include its limited-edition pink lawnmower that was launched in partnership with Breast Cancer Now in 2019 and has raised more than £20,000 for the charity. Alongside that, Cobra products have received wide recognition and accolades with multiple awards, “best buy” features and endorsements.
Cobra products are available for tests, competitions and reviews, and lawn care experts from the team are always happy to provide tips and commentary.
Sponsoring The Radio Broadcast or Podcast of the Year
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the trade association for the UK garden industry. For over 100 years it has promoted the interests of its members and the industry at large. We help our members to flourish by representing, promoting and developing the garden industry.
Sponsoring The Outstanding Contribution Award
Across our portfolio, we always strive to deliver the tools for success. We believe that our consumers will have greener grass, brighter blooms, fewer pests, healthier birds, sharper cuts, deeper holes, and tastier tomatoes by using our products, than anybody else's. And we deliver all this while having a green growth plan that means a path to zero peat, the removal of harmful chemicals, a transition to paper packaging, and tools that last season after season. Our supply chain is second to none, and our communications drive real demand. Give it Your Best with Westland!
Sponsoring The Alan Titchmarsh New Talent Award
Since the first seed catalogue was published in 1855, Thompson & Morgan has grown to become the UK's most successful Mail Order Seed and Plant company. Through the publication of our catalogues, ranges supplied into Garden Centres and the operation of our award-winning website, Thompson & Morgan provides home gardeners with the very best quality products money can buy.
A one-stop shop for all your gardening needs T&M’s product selection has expanded from its original award-winning seed range to include young plants, established nursery stock, bulbs, fruit as well as an extensive assortment of gardening supplies and outdoor living items.
Sponsoring Brand Social Media Infludencer of the Year
The first event of the gardening year that has been the launch pad for new ground breaking products, featuring the latest trends, and insightful discussions.
Connect with industry experts, and unearth compelling stories to captivate your audience. A must-attend gathering for media professionals passionate about the horticultural world.
Sponsoring Gardening Video of the Year
Charles Dowding has made no dig popular with millions of readers and viewers, They love how it’s good for the soil, healthy for plants and easier plus time-saving for them. His growing methods are applicable for small areas and large ones, and are used worldwide. Since 1982 he has created and cropped four no dig market gardens on varied soils from stony to silt, and on two types of clay. In the 1980s his garden covered 7.5 acres / 3 ha of no dig beds. Currently he grows vegetables on 0.35 acres/1300 metres2 in Somerset, SW England, for local sales of salad leaves and vegetables. He has written 14 books, runs a You Tube channel and Instagram account, has created and sells online gardening courses, designed module trays which sell worldwide, writes for gardening magazines, and gives talks plus courses at home and abroad.
Sponsoring The Alan Titchmarsh New Talent Award
Miracle-Gro is one of the leading garden care brands in the UK, loved by amateur gardeners and professional growers alike. Miracle-Gro believes in the beauty of a green space - whether it's a garden, a balcony or potted plants indoors.
The brand produces feeds and growing media that are scientifically proven at the Evergreen Research Facility to ensure that every product transforms lacklustre gardens into leafy havens bursting with colour. Miracle-Gro is paving the way forward for sustainable gardening, by expanding its range and innovating in peat-free, organic and natural garden care to launch products that protect our planet, but don’t compromise on quality.
Sponsoring Features Photographer of the Year
Roses UK manages and promotes the Rose of the Year competition on behalf of the British Association of Rose Breeders - BARB.
Other activities include press and social media promotion of roses, show project management, rose naming and plant sourcing. Roses UK is funded by BARB.
Sponsoring Garden Publication of the Year
Since the company was founded in 1820 Johnsons has undertaken plant research and breeding. Now owned by DLF Seeds we develop innovative seed varieties and treatments through our grass breeding activities. These are used in our lawn seed mixtures guaranteeing gardeners a lawn that is perfect for their lifestyle and location.
Sponsoring The Beth Chatto Environmental Award
The Trust was set up by ‘one of the greatest gardeners of our time’ Beth Chatto OBE VMH, to inspire and inform the next generation of gardeners and horticulturalists. Courses, events and projects focused on sustainability, ecology and wellbeing, are run for people of all ages from Beth’s gardens in Essex.
The Guild is grateful for their continued support.
To find out about sponsorship opportunities, please email admin@gardenmediaguild.co.uk