I Wish – that my own greenhouse looked as pretty in the snow as this ‘Mottisfont’ greenhouse from the National Trust range for Alitex does. It’s not the fault of my fine Gabriel Ash structure – it’s just that it is still surrounded by the detritus of autumn – and currently is more slum than des-res! I long to get out and have a thorough tidy, but getting the tulips planted has been a priority (only a few to go) whenever the weather has co-operated.
Following Andy Sturgeon’s outstanding success in winning Best in Show at Chelsea Flower Show this year, Alitex is hosting his talk on “Chelsea and beyond….” as part of the company’s lecture series. The talk is on the 2nd of September at 8pm at the historic Walled Garden at Cowdray, Midhurst, West Sussex. The Walled Garden at Cowdray will be open at for viewing before the talk. Tickets are £10, contact Alitex by email or telephone 01730 826 900 to reserve your place. The Walled Garden in Cowdray features a traditional greenhouse built by Alitex designed to be in keeping with the historic Walled Garden, which has a protected Ancient Monument listing. The Garden, which is an interpretation of a Tudor pleasure garden, is located next to the ruins of a famous fortified mansion visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in an area steeped in myths and history.
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On the 16th of June an Alitex greenhouse provides the venue for a charity ‘Greenhouse Growing Day’ talk by the owner Susan Dobbs in a beautiful, reclaimed garden on the Isle of Wight. Susan will talk about the extensive work that her family has undertaken over the years to create a garden of quality, character and interest. Starting at 10am and lasting for 2 hours, the event will include coffee and cakes with proceeds going to the Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight. To book your place contact Alitex, telephone: 01730 826900 or email enquiries@alitex.co.uk
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