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What's Growing On at The PIG

14 May 2020 By Kitty Yarrow

Known for their deliciously fresh and home-grown seasonal produce, The PIG hotels have been putting their hard work and growing efforts into supporting local initiatives for the vulnerable and members of society locally to them in need of a little...More >

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Advice for Heating Your Greenhouse

12 February 2020 By Tash Ellens

We’ve spoken with our friends at Harrier Garden Developments to get their expertise on how to heat your greenhouse in the most efficient way possible. Why would you need to heat a greenhouse? Heating a greenhouse allows you to extend your growing...More >

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Tags: Harrier Heating, Garden Developments, heating your greenhouse

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Reviewing Mark Diacono's New Book: Sour

19 November 2019 By Tash Ellens

Mark Diacono is an award-winning food writer, grower and photographer, well-known for founding the UK’s first climate change farm: Otter Farm . We had heard many good things about Mark’s new book ‘ sour/ the magical element that will transform your...More >

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Win Tickets to Garden Masterclass 'Growing Under Glass' with Sarah Wain

19 August 2019 By Tash Ellens

Join Sarah Wain at Alitex’s headquarters in Petersfield on Wednesday 2 October for a talk about plants and crops that can be grown in greenhouses and conservatories. You will learn about extending the growing season, providing your table with fresh...More >

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An Interview with Concepts Conveyed Bali's leading Landscaping Visualists

30 July 2019 By Tash Ellens

Tell us a little bit about Concepts Conveyed Concepts Conveyed are a small British team based in Bali offering remote design support for architectural and landscape professionals. We offer an on-demand service, providing high end photo realistic...More >

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Tags: 3D Garden Visuals, Garden Designs, Concepts Conveyed

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Alitex at The Game Fair

15 July 2019 By Kitty Yarrow

This year's Game Fair is to be held at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire from 26-28 July. As proud sponsors of this event, we will be exhibiting our Mottisfont greenhouse from our National Trust Collection , which will be situated in the largest show...More >

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Tags: The Game Fair, The Game Fair Garden, alitex, greenhouse

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A Garden Design Course at West Dean College with Annie Guilfoyle

12 June 2019 By Tash Ellens

West Dean College is set within the impressive West Dean Estate and is surrounded by the beautifully restored gardens. It provides an inspirational and creative place to study. We attended Annie Guilfoyle’s Garden Design class on Sunday 9 June. The...More >

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Tags: West Dean College, Garden Design Course, Annie Guilfoyle, Garden Masterclasses

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Discovering the Greenhouse at The PIG at Bridge Place with Senior Head Gardener Ollie Hutson

07 June 2019 By Tash Ellens

Surrounded by stunning Kentish countryside and tucked away just outside the ancient city of Canterbury, The PIG at Bridge Place is an intriguing old building that has been totally been refurbished to create a 29 bedroom hotel and restaurant packed...More >

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Tags: The PIG at Bridge Place, walled garden, kitchen garden

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If You Make It Or Grow It - Show It

13 March 2019 By Tim Bonner, Harting Horticultural Society

Harting Horticultural Society has been around for over 70 years and with more than 150 members they continue to welcome local residents from South, East and West Harting as well as Elsted and Nyewood. The society holds a number of shows and events...More >

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The Restoration of Ballynahinch Castle

07 March 2019 By Kitty Yarrow

A historic and beautiful castle set in 700 acres of woodland with a backdrop of 12 Bens Mountain Range, Ballynahinch is steeped in tradition and history. From the battle btween the O'Flahertys and O'Malleys in 1384, to the visit by all the Lor...More >

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