More than two-thirds of the exhibitors who attended Glee 2005 have already signed up to attend next year’s show.

Among them is Finnforest, which attended its first Glee this year, and it will be joined in the landscaping section by Forest Garden which has said it has exciting plans for 2006.

Finnforest has reported “encouraging” feedback to the launch of its GARDEN Inspirations range at the exhibition. It expects the range, which includes pergolas and gazebos, to add an additional £2m to garden product sales in 2006.

Alison Graham, sales director with Glee organiser Emap TPS, said: “This September’s Glee was solid and strong – after two tough seasons everyone went to the show determined to achieve success. Now we are working to repeat and enhance that experience for Glee 2006.”

Next year’s show will take place on September 17-19 and updates can be found at www.gleebirmingham.com.