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Terracotta versus Plastic and Sustainable Garden Materials

09 October 2019 By Kitty Yarrow

TThere isn’t one right way for everything when it comes to choosing the type of pots you are going to use with your gardening. Both terracotta and plastic have their benefits and drawbacks. Below we have looked at the positives and the negatives for...More >

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Tags: Terracotta versus Plastic, Plant Pots, Sustainability

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Book Review: 'Tales and Recipes from the Kitchen Garden and Beyond'

03 October 2019 By Victoria Burnell

Since opening in July 2011 THE PIG has become one of the most sought after places to eat and stay. Now with six beautiful locations across the South of England, The PIG has achieved great success through the unique atmosphere and ethos that emanates...More >

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Tags: THE PIG book, Recipe Book, Book review

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Why Compost? 6 Benefits to Starting a Compost Pile

29 August 2019 By Delilah Farrell

There are plenty of tips out there to help make your garden the best it can be. One of the best, and easiest to follow, is composting . Composting can seem intimidating at first, but once you do your research and get the hang of it, you’ll likely...More >

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Tags: Compost, Sustainability, gardening

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Tap Into Tranquility

05 August 2019 By Kitty Yarrow

Let’s talk about mental health and investing time in yourself. Fresh air, increased physical exercise, reaping the benefits of your hard work – these are all things we have spoken about in previous blogs such as Eat, Plant, Love. It’s time for you...More >

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Tags: Gardening for Wellbeing, greenhouse, Mental Health

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NGS Open Garden Event with Music in the Garden

17 June 2019 By Tash Ellens

Alitex clients, Patrick and Gaby Hungerford have collaborated with the National Garden Scheme (NGS) to bring together an evening of ‘Music in the Garden’. This midsummer party will be opened by Mary Berry, President of the NGS after being an avid...More >

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 - Plant List

20 May 2019 By Kitty Yarrow

This year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show is all about colour for us as the launch of The Alitex Collection by M&L Paints makes its first apperance. Complementing this year's bright and bold palette is the beautiful planting. Joining us for his second...More >

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3 Tips for Helping Insects Thrive in your Garden

16 April 2019 By Wyevale Garden Centres

Nicky Roeber is the Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres . Here, he explains how to choose plants that will attract insects to your garden and help them thrive. 75% of crop plants require pollination by insects and animals,...More >

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Tags: garden insects, shelter for insects, pollen for insects, pollinating your garden

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How To Prepare Your Kitchen Garden This Spring

12 April 2019 By Nathan Everett

Kitchen Gardens are becoming a common trend in the UK, and with spring and summer seeing more sun in recent years, they are well received and growing better than ever. Essentially, a kitchen garden is a space in your back garden designed to provide...More >

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Tags: kitchen garden, Grow your own veg

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How to Care for Garden Tools

18 March 2019 By Zoro

If you're spending money on quality gardening tools, you'll need to know how to care of them. Here, Kelly Friel, Digital Product Manager at equipment retailer Zoro , explains the best practices you can follow to keep your tools in tip top condition...More >

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Tags: Caring for Garden Tools, Garden Tools by Zoro

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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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Terracotta versus Plastic and Sustainable Garden Materials

Book Review: 'Tales and Recipes from the Kitchen Garden and Beyond'

Why Compost? 6 Benefits to Starting a Compost Pile

Tap Into Tranquility

NGS Open Garden Event with Music in the Garden

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 - Plant List

3 Tips for Helping Insects Thrive in your Garden

How To Prepare Your Kitchen Garden This Spring

How to Care for Garden Tools

The Restoration of Ballynahinch Castle

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