Alitex blog and events

RHS Chelsea. First week on site update.

by Billy Hawkins 10. May 2012 11:08
RHS Chelsea. First week on site update. Is that a bit of blue sky on the horizon? The team have worked through downpours and drizzle, Irish "soft", rain and some very hard rain - the only difference in weather is a smidge of blue sky just about visible today.....We hope! Read on for more, and lots of transformational images. [More]

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]

Alitex at Chelsea: Our mono-pitch can look forward to a full display of plantings from Thrive

by Billy Hawkins 28. March 2012 11:22
Alitex at Chelsea: Our mono-pitch can look forward to a full display of plantings from ThriveChelsea Flower Show here we come! The Alitex mono-pitch is already assembled and in place at our show site at the base of the South Downs, waiting for transportation in May. Our friends at Thrive are busy planting and planning. [More]

Alitex and Thrive host "Behind The Scenes at The Chelsea Flower Show"

by Billy Hawkins 22. February 2012 16:23
Alitex and Thrive host "Behind The Scenes at The Chelsea Flower Show"As part of our on-going relationship with Thrive, the national charity that uses gardening and horticulture to change lives; we are co-hosting an exciting April event, which we hope you will be able to come along to.

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Alitex and Thrive working together for Chelsea Flower Show 2012

by Billy Hawkins 1. February 2012 14:47
Alitex and Thrive working together for Chelsea Flower Show 2012Alitex and Thrive push on with exciting plans for Chelsea Flower Show. Thrive will be growing and planting many of the plants for our stand. [More]

Excitement builds for Chelsea Flower Show 2012

by Billy Hawkins 23. January 2012 11:12
Excitement builds for Chelsea Flower Show 2012Chelsea Flower Show Plans come together for Alitex. Nelly Hall aims high exhibiting the Alitex National Trust Greenhouse Collection and a mono-pitch lean to. Collaborations with Thrive and Chartwell National Trust will certainly bring the stand on Main Avenue MA09 alive. [More]