Alitex blog and events

Alitex keeps sight of its sustainability credentials at RHS Chelsea

by Billy Hawkins 8. May 2012 09:00
Alitex keeps sight of its sustainability credentials at RHS ChelseaIn the interests of our sustainability policy, we have devised a series of cunning plans to recycle the elements of our show stands, which we would like to share with you.

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The National Trust Greenhouse Collection. The Scotney in full glory at RHS Chelsea.

by Billy Hawkins 3. May 2012 15:01
The National Trust Greenhouse Collection. The Scotney in full glory at RHS Chelsea.We are very grateful to friends both in The National Trust and the wider horticultural world who have made our Scotney from The National Trust greenhouse collection look so presentable. Read on to find out who was involved and how..... [More]

Thank you to all those who have helped create the Alitex Mono-Pitch Stand MA9

by Billy Hawkins 3. May 2012 09:00
Thank you to all those who have helped create the Alitex Mono-Pitch Stand MA9It comes as no surprise to anyone who has ever visited, let alone exhibited at RHS Chelsea, that the show stands require tremendous effort and co-ordination from so many different parties to make something happen. At Alitex we regard ourselves as being tremendously lucky to have friendships which span many years with our trade partners which allows us to really make the Alitex stand a fabulous show in itself.

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RHS Chelsea here we come! NT Chartwell’s planting success

by Billy Hawkins 2. May 2012 12:48
RHS Chelsea here we come! NT Chartwell’s planting successDonna Robinson who works at The National Trust Chartwell has been working hard with the team to ensure the plants are ready for The Scotney from our National Trust greenhouse collection which will be on show at MA9. Read on for more.... [More]

Better Business by Design

by Billy Hawkins 29. March 2012 09:08
Better Business by DesignUsing design as the tool to differentiate your business.
South East Design Forum (Sedf) and the Design Council arranged an exhibition of design-led businesses recently at Bedales School.....naturally Alitex were there!
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Artificially Raising the Temperature of your Greenhouse: Heating Considerations

by Billy Hawkins 5. March 2012 14:46
Artificially Raising the Temperature of your Greenhouse: Heating ConsiderationsIt is the time of year when nature starts waking up and we all turn to our seed packets to find out what worked well last year and what we need to learn from. Traditionally it is also the time when people who have spent winter poring over Greenhouse brochures decide to take the plunge and armed with ideas and hopes they come to Alitex to discuss how to realise their dreams. We discuss the different heating options necessary to optimise your greenhouse. [More]

Phoenix Perennial Plants by Marina Christopher our Guest Blogger

by Marina Christopher 16. January 2012 16:11
Phoenix Perennial Plants by Marina Christopher our Guest BloggerMarina Christopher introduces us to Phoenix Perennial Plants [More]

Freeze Proof Outside Taps. Useful Design Innovation.

by Billy Hawkins 11. January 2012 16:49
Freeze Proof Outside Taps. Useful Design Innovation.Freeze Proof Outdoor Taps by Harrier [More]