NEWS EXTRA
The Great Garden Revolution
is back in bloom on Channel 4 Channel 4, in partnership with Ronseal, has recommissioned Rumpus Media to make a second series of Ronseal Presents… The Great Garden Revolution.
The four-part series returns at the time of year when our gardens are bursting back to life. Each week, a team of gardening experts make over
a different domestic
garden around the UK and show us how to get the most out of our outdoor spaces - planting them for the warmer months ahead, inspiring us with easy makeover ideas and wowing us with the garden transformations.
Designer Joel Bird and craftsman Bruce Kenneth return to The Great Garden Revolution, with Errol Reuben Fernandes, head of horticulture at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, making
his debut
alongside them this series. Together, the trio
will use their
expertise to transform each garden, giving viewers a variety
ecological and sustainable gardening practices that support wildlife and are environmentally friendly. I want to demonstrate that we can garden with this approach and still create spaces that are, immersive, stimulating and beautiful for us too.” As well as weekly makeovers, every episode features a celebrity guest who takes us down their garden path to show off their own outdoor space, giving us a glimpse into their gardening world. Clemency Green, senior commissioning editor for Channel 4, said: “I’m so pleased
The Great Garden
Revolution is back for a second series, offering more creative inspiration for our own outside spaces, from bijou balconies and tiny terraces to extensive lawns and overgrown flower beds.”
of tips, tricks and ideas they can immediately put into action. As he starts filming, Errol Reuben Fernandes commented: “I am really looking forward to
joining the team and being a part of this series. I hope to be able to engage and inspire through my own passion for plants and gardening, as well as champion
ManoMano UK celebrates six years of successful operations with the launch of ManoManoPro UK
ManoMano UK, the European leading online marketplace for DIY, home improvement and gardening, celebrates six successful years with the launch of ManoManoPro UK. Specially designed by, and for, trade professionals, this ‘one- of-a-kind’ dedicated B2B service aims to make their lives easier. The platform and app offer trade professionals a unique experience combining the power of the ManoMano UK marketplace with specially tailored products and services, revolutionising the purchase process. This comes during a year which 86% of tradespeople expect to be ‘extremely busy’* in the UK due to the huge increase in demand as people and businesses seek to carry out renovation projects. In addition, 84% of professionals seek a simpler purchase experience*. The platform and app are already appreciated by many across Europe with 92% of customers agreeing that ManoManoPro allows them to save time, 98% find it easy to order and 92% find their needs are understood. The app also recently won the top-retail LSA 2022 innovation award in France and is rated 4.6/5 on the App Store. It gives Pros quick and direct access in their back pocket to all the ManoManoPro features and benefits. The innovative service targets the UK trade industries that are yet to fully embrace the digital sector - a market valued at €72 billion - particularly driven by more than one million construction companies with less than 10 employees. ManoManoPro aims to accelerate and facilitate their digitalisation with a tool that brings together all the functionalities of its offer: all products in one place, personalised navigation according to the professional’s specialty, tracking of orders and invoices, and much more. “Due to the unprecedented DIY and renovation boom over the last two years, 2022 is set to be the busiest year yet for UK trade professionals. With the launch of
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Fintan Maguire, Director of Factual, Rumpus Media said: “The Great Garden Revolution is a show for everyone who wants to get their outdoor
space ready for the summer. It’s brilliant to be able to build on the success of the first series. With a makeover at the heart of each show, and full of handy and practical tips, this series is for both the beginner and the more experienced enthusiast.” Jane Ryder, Vice President & General Manager at Sherwin Williams, Ronseal said: “The response to series one of The Great Garden Revolution was fantastic, so we’re delighted to present a brand-new series full of more inspiring gardening advice and clever DIY hacks. “The show is a celebration of the can-do attitude of gardeners and DIYers across the country, helping them get the job done in a simple, no-fuss fashion – which is what Ronseal is all about. We’re very excited to be working with Channel 4 and Rumpus again on a new series that we’re sure will encourage even more people to get creative in their gardens.” The Great Garden Revolution is a 4 x 60’ primetime series for Channel 4. It was commissioned by Clemency Green,
senior
commissioning editor Daytime and Features, in partnership with Ronseal. It will be made by Rumpus Media and executive produced by Fintan Maguire and Emily Hudd.
ManoManoPro, we aim to play our part in digitalising the €72 billion UK trade industry (€400 billion market in Europe),” explained Christian Raisson and Philippe de Chanville, co-founders of ManoMano (pictured above). Trade professionals who sign up to ManoManoPro will receive £20 for their first order with a value of over £200 with the code HELLOPRO.
* Rated People Home Improvements Trends Report, 2022 * Mortar Research, April 2022
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