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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #120 on: April 20, 2016, 07:17:50 PM »
Started working on it Wim  ;D ;D

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #121 on: May 10, 2016, 10:51:46 AM »
For the Croconuts who are a member of the Crocus Group, here's the info for the seedex.
Wim Boens - Secretary VRV (Flemish Rock Garden Society) - Seed exchange manager Crocus Group
Wingene Belgium zone 8a

Flemish Rock Garden society (VRV): http://www.vrvforum.be/
Facebook page VRV: http://www.facebook.com/pages/VRV-Vlaamse-Rotsplanten-Vereniging/351755598192270

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #122 on: May 11, 2016, 12:51:07 AM »
I've been trying to send a request for the next list to Wim, by way of a PM but keep getting a red response wim B can't be found. I've put a capital for Wim
Lesley Cox - near Dunedin, lower east coast, South Island of New Zealand - Zone 9

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #123 on: May 11, 2016, 07:33:53 AM »
Sorry, forget that, I was putting a space between Wim and B. Sorted now.

LOL, you found me!!!  :D
Wim Boens - Secretary VRV (Flemish Rock Garden Society) - Seed exchange manager Crocus Group
Wingene Belgium zone 8a

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Facebook page VRV: http://www.facebook.com/pages/VRV-Vlaamse-Rotsplanten-Vereniging/351755598192270

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #124 on: July 20, 2016, 10:50:41 AM »
Last pots of the Crocus Group seed I received last Oct have just germinated ,C. vallicola and C. veluchensis.   :)

Just don't ask me which is which . ;D...

Cheers Dave.
Dave Toole. Invercargill bottom of the South Island New Zealand. Zone 9 maritime climate 1100mm rainfall pa.

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #125 on: September 19, 2016, 07:55:50 PM »
Ruben Billiet and his wife Eshley have welcomed a new member of their family - here they are with their daughter Hannah and baby Eli -  the world of Croconuts grows apace!!

Many, many congratulations to the Billiet family!
Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #126 on: September 19, 2016, 07:57:18 PM »
Jānis Rukšāns is  planning a new book - and you can help the project by pre-ordering your copy or making a donation towards printing costs - read more here :
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=14685.0
Ruben B. , such a keen member of the Crocus group, has already ordered his copy of this new book - there is  still time for you to get involved!!
Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #127 on: September 22, 2016, 08:01:51 PM »
Happy to announce that the crocusseeds and bulbs of the Crocusgroup are all divided and ready to send!

Enjoy and happy growing - much regards Wim Boens (seedex -manager) and Ruben Billiet.



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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #128 on: September 22, 2016, 08:26:42 PM »
Well done  Wim and Ruben !
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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #129 on: September 22, 2016, 09:53:50 PM »
Looks like you guys were having fun!
I'd better find some space in the frames  ;D
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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #130 on: September 27, 2016, 06:57:05 PM »
I have just received (and sowed) my Crocus seeds :)
17 out of 20 wishes - that is excellent.  8)
Thank you Crocus seedex group!

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #131 on: September 27, 2016, 09:25:08 PM »
Superb Poul!

Looking forward to see some pictures of the crocus (and other plants) at you're place

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #132 on: September 28, 2016, 10:39:02 PM »
Seeds well received, thank you guys  ;)
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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #133 on: September 29, 2016, 11:30:04 AM »
Good to hear Yann! happy sowing and looking forward to see the first results (previous years...) :-d

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Re: News from the Crocus Group
« Reply #134 on: October 08, 2016, 11:57:58 AM »
Mine have just arrived thank you very much.
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