We hope you have enjoyed the SRGC Forum. You can make a Paypal donation to the SRGC by clicking the above button

Author Topic: Galanthus January 2007  (Read 70697 times)

mark smyth

  • Hopeless Galanthophile
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15254
  • Country: gb
Galanthus January 2007
« on: January 04, 2007, 08:33:59 PM »
I'll kick off January with a web site update. I have now added a new photo gallery page with very few species prefixes http://www.snowdropinfo.com/gallery2007-2.htm A few people have ask for it. Some names no longer make sense eg 'Greentip' and twins. I have kept some in. It's not live just yet!

Many thanks John Finch and Brian Ellis for proof reading the whole site.
« Last Edit: January 05, 2007, 09:33:22 AM by mark smyth »
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

hadacekf

  • Alpine Meadow Specialist
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 953
  • Country: at
    • Franz Hadacek's Alpines And Bulbs
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2007, 11:42:45 AM »
An excellent gallery Mark, Thank you
« Last Edit: January 05, 2007, 11:53:16 AM by Maggi Young »
Franz Hadacek  Vienna  Austria

Franz Hadacek's Alpines And Bulbs
http://www.franz-alpines.org

mark smyth

  • Hopeless Galanthophile
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15254
  • Country: gb
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2007, 12:11:48 PM »
thanks Franz.

I'm off today and it's another lovely day but not as warm as yesterdays 12C.

Galanthus 'Ding Dong'
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

Anthony Darby

  • Bug Buff & Punster
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9647
  • Country: nz
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2007, 01:14:36 PM »
As Gregory said: "bella bella".
Anthony Darby, Auckland, New Zealand.
"Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution"
http://www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk/Choir/The-Choir.html

mark smyth

  • Hopeless Galanthophile
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15254
  • Country: gb
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2007, 01:50:34 PM »
ah, a blast from the past. Gregory's Girl
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

mark smyth

  • Hopeless Galanthophile
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15254
  • Country: gb
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2007, 05:34:00 PM »
This is G. Bess which is quite plain compared to some 'modern' varieties
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

Paddy Tobin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4463
  • Country: 00
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2007, 10:55:02 PM »
Are G. 'Ding Dong' and G. 'Bess' in flower at the moment?

Paddy
Paddy Tobin, Waterford, Ireland

https://anirishgardener.wordpress.com/

mark smyth

  • Hopeless Galanthophile
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15254
  • Country: gb
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2007, 12:01:58 AM »
yes they are along with up to 20 others including, and I whisper, a yellow tipped 'Castlegar' still inside the spathe but very clearly marked. It better open!
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

KentGardener

  • SRGC OOAgent
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2003
  • Country: gb
  • Every day's a school day
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2007, 06:15:00 AM »
Hi All

can I just check where I am meant to post any snowdrop pictures I take.

The obvious place to me would be within the 'Flowers and Foliage Now' section (isn't this where it was on the old forum?) - but pictures are becoming divided between that section (Early January 2007) and the 'Bulbs General' area (Galanthus January 2007).  I don't think this is clear enough for newcomers to the forum.

Is this new thread 'Galanthus January 2007' supposed to be used for posting pictures or just general Galanthus chat?  If it is for posting pictures is there a way it can be placed under 'Flowers and Foliage Now' to make it easier to find.  If just for chat could the thread title perhaps be adapted to explain that.

I do agree with having a seperate thread for Galanthus flowers at this time of year but if I am struggling with understanding where to find it and put things I am sure new members/'lurkers' will be too.  It would seem a good idea to get things clear whilst the forum is still young as I fear it could become rather messy/disjointed otherwise.

with many thanks

John

« Last Edit: January 06, 2007, 07:23:08 AM by KentGardener »
John

John passed away in 2017 - his posts remain here in tribute to his friendship and contribution to the forum.

mark smyth

  • Hopeless Galanthophile
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15254
  • Country: gb
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2007, 08:21:00 AM »
I personally think keeping single species bulbs in here would be better and keeping flowering now for misc. plants We'll see what the Boss says
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

Maggi Young

  • Forum Dogsbody
  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 44560
  • Country: scotland
  • "There's often a clue"
    • International Rock Gardener e-magazine
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2007, 11:00:51 AM »
Good morning, Friends, Fat Lady here.... we'll keep you snowdrop chappies all here in the one place, thank you!
There will always be overlaps with other threads - but remember that the search facility will help you to find the plants you are looking for.
« Last Edit: January 06, 2007, 11:04:57 AM by Maggi Young »
Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!

Editor: International Rock Gardener e-magazine

John Forrest

  • Blackpool Bird Man
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 290
  • Blackpool Lancashire Northwest UK
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2007, 11:17:43 AM »
Nice to see your smiling face back on the screen Maggi, hope you are fully recovered.
Happy New Year to you and all the other forumists.
Blackpool Lancashire Northwest UK

KentGardener

  • SRGC OOAgent
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2003
  • Country: gb
  • Every day's a school day
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2007, 11:22:19 AM »
Okie Dokie Maggie

us snowdrop chappies will stay hidden away in here out of sight  ;D

hope you are still on the mend.

regards

John



John

John passed away in 2017 - his posts remain here in tribute to his friendship and contribution to the forum.

Maggi Young

  • Forum Dogsbody
  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 44560
  • Country: scotland
  • "There's often a clue"
    • International Rock Gardener e-magazine
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2007, 11:28:57 AM »
Now, John, you are our special OOAgent, and I know you white fever sufferers, you can root out a snowdrop from half a mile, finding this page shouldn't be too hard!

Hi, JoF, good to be here. Happy New Year to you, too!
Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!

Editor: International Rock Gardener e-magazine

mark smyth

  • Hopeless Galanthophile
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15254
  • Country: gb
Re: Galanthus January 2007
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2007, 04:39:41 PM »
Paddy if you, or anyone else, is interested I can email you a list of snowdrops in flower now. Just ask. I did a count this morning and there are 23 out.
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

 


Scottish Rock Garden Club is a Charity registered with Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR): SC000942
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal