Garden & Outdoor Living

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – Outdoor cooking has never looked so good—or felt so meaningful. This year, OFYR marks its 10th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition Anniversary Collection that brings style, innovation, and the warmth of shared moments into backyards around the world.

Blending contemporary design with a decade of culinary passion, the Anniversary Collection isn’t just a celebration—it’s an invitation to connect, create, and cook in ways that elevate everyday life.

A Decade of Craftsmanship and Connection

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 27, 2025 – Home gardeners across Germany now have a reliable new resource to better understand the quality of the potting soils they purchase, thanks to a joint initiative from the Industrieverband Garten (IVG) and the Gütegemeinschaft Substrate für Pflanzen e.V. (GGS).

Helping consumers make informed choices in the garden

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 27, 2025 – Whether you're planting balcony flowers or growing vegetables in your backyard, choosing the right potting soil can make all the difference in your gardening success. But how can you really tell what’s inside that bag of soil? A new guide from the Gütegemeinschaft Substrate für Pflanzen e.V. (GGS) and the Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. helps consumers better understand quality standards and testing methods for hobby gardening substrates.

Why potting soil quality matters more than ever

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 23, 2025 – German home improvement lovers have a new reason to celebrate. Sonderpreis Baumarkt, one of the fastest-growing discount hardware store chains in the country, has officially joined the German DIY Retail Association (BHB). This move not only strengthens the network of retail members to 25 but also brings BHB’s market coverage to an impressive 98 percent across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 3, 2025 – For families who love spending time outdoors but hate battling stubborn weeds, there's finally a solution that checks every box: effective, fast, safe, and simple. Spruce, a new weed & grass killer developed by P&G Ventures, is redefining outdoor maintenance for homeowners who want results—without the hassle or worry.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 8, 2025 - BHB-GardenSummit: Where Strategy Meets Sustainability

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – Weber, the global leader in BBQ innovation, is ushering in a new era of outdoor grilling with the launch of two advanced pellet grill models, SMOQUE® and SEARWOOD®. These state-of-the-art grills replace the previous SMOKEFIRE® series and are designed to elevate the grilling experience with enhanced features and cutting-edge technology.

A New Era of Pellet Grilling

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – The German industry association Garten (IVG) is warning about the possible consequences of the planned EU directive to empower consumers for organic gardening. According to the association, organic fertilizers could soon disappear from the shelves if the new directive is implemented as planned.

What is the Empowering Consumers Directive?

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 18, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. has released its 2025 annual report, providing a comprehensive overview of the green industry's performance. The report highlights the unifying power of gardens, which is a major theme this year. It also includes key figures, trends, and developments in the garden market, as well as information on the IVG's core projects.

Gardens: More Than Just Green Oases

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 17, 2025 – Despite a challenging economic climate in Germany, the gardening industry demonstrated resilience in 2024, achieving a 1.3 percent growth in revenue, according to a report presented at the 24th IVG Media Day Garden.

Industry Experts Gather at IVG Media Day Garden