From Glee to Groundswell: Swedish Trials and “Room to Breathe” Success
A Season of Growth and Recognition
2025 has been an exciting year for S-Chelate Plant Nutrition, filled with innovation, new partnerships and standout results. From the buzz of Glee 2025 to the collaboration and soil-health conversations at Groundswell, and the inspiring work with Amersham Hospital’s “Room to Breathe” garden, it has been a season that reflects everything we stand for — science, sustainability and performance.
Across gardens, greenhouses and fields, growers and designers are seeing how chelated micronutrition brings plants to life. Whether in food crops or show gardens, the results speak for themselves: stronger roots, brighter colour and healthier, more resilient growth.
Two highlights capture that perfectly:
- Our first trial order from Sweden, following interest at Glee.
- The flourishing “Room to Breathe” project at Amersham Hospital, where S-Chelates are delivering what one gardener called a “Rock Star performance”.
Together they mark a year when innovation met opportunity — and when plants everywhere began to take centre stage.
Key Takeaways
- S-Chelate Plant Nutrition made a major impact at Glee 2025, sparking new partnerships and international interest.
- The company received its first Swedish trial order, marking an exciting step into European markets.
- The “Rock Star Treatment for Your Plants” campaign brought science and creativity together at Glee.
- At Groundswell, S-Chelate engaged with regenerative farmers to promote biodegradable, soil-friendly nutrition.
- The “Room to Breathe” garden at Amersham Hospital showcased S-Chelate’s performance and community commitment.
Did you know? Plants fed with S-Chelate products have shown up to 40% greater vigour than untreated ones — we’d love to hear your experiences below.
Glee 2025: Where Innovation Met Opportunity
Exhibiting at Glee 2025 at the NEC Birmingham gave us the chance to connect with garden-centre buyers, professional growers and industry experts from across the UK and Europe. Our stand at 9E97 quickly became a meeting point for lively discussion on soil health, sustainable nutrition and the benefits of UK-made chelation technology.
Interest was strong across the range, particularly for:
- S-Chelate 12 Star and S-Chelate-O Cultiv-8, offering perfectly balanced trace elements for fast, visible results.
- Living Feed, our unique blend of micronutrients and microbiology that feeds both plants and soil life.
The excitement at Glee turned into tangible progress: we’re now fulfilling our first trial order from Sweden, the start of what we hope will become a lasting international partnership.
For anyone who missed the show, our blog captures the best moments:
- Rock Star Treatment for Your Plants – S-Chelate & SoilSmiths at Glee 2025
- Rock Star Treatment for Your Plants – Micronutrients Taking Centre Stage
- S-Chelate’s Rock Star Debut at Glee
Each post reflects the same message that ran through our stand: when plants get the right nutrition, they don’t just grow — they perform.
The Rock Side of Plant Nutrition
Every headline act deserves its spotlight, and this year plants treated with S-Chelate have truly taken to the stage. Our “Rock Star Treatment for Your Plants” campaign celebrates that performance — bold growth, vibrant colour and unstoppable energy.
The idea first came to life in partnership with SoilSmiths, where we showed how our chelates hit all the right notes for healthy plants. The follow-up proved that when nutrients are balanced, plants quite literally steal the show.
At Glee 2025, visitors saw the theme in full swing — a fun, creative way to show how our technology supports genuine results. The message was simple: when nutrition works in harmony with biology, the whole garden sings.
For us, “Rock Star” isn’t a slogan; it’s what we see in the results every day. Plants with stronger roots and fuller leaves. Growers with visible success in every tray, pot and bed. That’s the real encore.
Groundswell 2025: Science and Sustainability Working Together
Our debut appearance at Groundswell 2025 brought us into conversation with regenerative farmers, soil ecologists and agronomists who share our values.
Interest focused on two defining strengths of the S-Chelate range:
- Biodegradable, biology-friendly formulations that protect and support the soil ecosystem.
- Proven performance across a broad pH range (3–10), giving growers confidence in any soil.
The feedback was enthusiastic and informed. Growers recognised how S-Chelate’s advanced chelation system complements regenerative methods — ensuring nutrient availability without disrupting microbial life. These discussions have already led to plans for collaborative field trials, giving us more real-world data to build upon.
Groundswell also underlined something we’ve always believed: soil health and plant nutrition are two sides of the same coin. When they work together, everything grows better.
The “Room to Breathe” Garden at Amersham Hospital
While trade shows connect us with professionals, community projects show how plant nutrition touches people’s lives. Our sponsorship of the Amersham Hospital Gardens “Room to Breathe” project has been one of the year’s proudest achievements.
Originally designed for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where it won a Gold Medal, the garden has now been installed permanently at Amersham Hospital. Created by Jen Donnelly Garden Design in partnership with Botanique Gardens, it offers a calm, sensory environment that supports health and wellbeing.
You can read more about the garden’s background in S-Chelate Plant Nutrition Celebrates TSA’s Gold-Medal ‘Room to Breathe’ Garden at Chelsea.
Supporting the Garden
We supplied S-Chelate 12 Star, S-Chelate-O Cultiv-8, and a trial batch of Living Feed for the project. Working with horticulturist Hugh Chamberlain and designer Jen Donnelly, the team incorporated S-Chelates across a wide range of ornamental plantings. Deliveries were coordinated through the hospital’s Scanappeal fundraising team.
Early results have been fantastic. The garden team describe a “Rock Star performance” from the plants — lush foliage, strong stems and vibrant colour. It’s proof that good nutrition plays a crucial role in both aesthetics and longevity.
Gathering Expert Feedback
The Amersham gardeners and designers have years of experience with high-profile ornamental schemes. Their feedback — from flowering duration to stress tolerance — helps us refine our formulations and ensures S-Chelate continues to meet the standards of professional show gardens.
This collaboration highlights what matters most to us: measurable performance, real expertise and shared passion for beautiful, sustainable growing.
Technology That Makes a Visible Difference
At the heart of everything we do is the goal of making science work for nature.
Our chelation technology keeps essential micronutrients available to plants even in challenging soils. By improving nutrient uptake without harming soil life, S-Chelate helps plants reach their full potential while keeping ecosystems in balance.
Product Highlights
| Product | Key Features | Certification |
| S-Chelate-O Cultiv-8 | Organic-approved micronutrient blend with excellent bioavailability | Soil Association approved |
| S-Chelate 12 Star | Multi-trace element solution for professional growers and ornamentals | Professional grade |
| Living Feed | Combines micronutrients with beneficial microbiology | Supports natural soil ecology |
Across trials and in customers’ hands, plants fed with S-Chelate have shown up to 40% greater vigour than untreated controls — clear, visible proof that balanced micronutrition delivers results you can see and measure.
Real Feedback, Real Results
We learn most from growers who use our products every day. Designers like Jen Donnelly and horticulturists such as Hugh Chamberlain are putting S-Chelate to work in ornamental and therapeutic settings, where plant health, colour and endurance are everything.
Their updates from the Amersham Hospital “Room to Breathe” garden and other projects show how the products perform beyond the lab. Observations on watering response, leaf colour and flowering consistency feed directly into ongoing formulation work.
It’s practical, grounded feedback that helps us keep improving — turning professional insight into better, more responsive nutrition for everyone from large-scale growers to home gardeners.
Cultivating Success, Naturally
From Glee to Groundswell, and now through the Amersham “Room to Breathe” garden, 2025 has shown how innovation and collaboration can grow something extraordinary.
We’re proud of every partnership, every trial and every success story this year — and we’re already looking ahead to the next chapter. With international trials under way and continued enthusiasm from professionals and gardeners alike, S-Chelate Plant Nutrition will keep doing what it does best: helping plants perform like Rock Stars — and helping growers everywhere cultivate success, naturally.
Experience the science behind stronger, more resilient plants — try S-Chelate Plant Nutrition and see the results for yourself. Any questions? Then get in touch.