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Seed Exchange / Re: new seedlists

« Last post by Hans J on December 10, 2023, 05:47:35 PM »

Many thanks Yann !

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General Forum / Re: Creating a new crevice garden

« Last post by Jan Jeddeloh on December 10, 2023, 05:26:23 PM »

Those should work.  Remember if  you have an ugly edge just cover it with at plant!

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Seed Exchange / Re: new seedlists

« Last post by Yann on December 10, 2023, 03:31:27 PM »

https://skalnicky-rostliny.blogspot.com/2023/10/s-e-e-d-l-i-s-t-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-4.html

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Bulbs General / Re: Cyclamen 2023

« Last post by Herman Mylemans on December 10, 2023, 11:59:31 AM »

Cyclamen mirabile f. niveum is flowering again. First it was flowering in August.

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Seed Exchange / Re: new seedlists

« Last post by Hans J on December 09, 2023, 05:39:41 PM »

Has here maybe anybody the new seed list from Vladimír Staněk ?
In the WWW I have nothing found ...

Thanks in advanve
Hans

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Seed Exchange / Re: new seedlist

« Last post by Leena on December 09, 2023, 04:41:53 PM »

Thank you Maggi for Holubeck seed list. I couldn't resist, and made a small order.

My order arrived yesterday, mostly Galanthus and Meconopsis seeds, and there were several bonus seeds: all Galanthus seeds and I couldn't be more happy about my order from Holubeck.

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Events / Re: New Year Plant Hunting in Britain and Ireland

« Last post by Redmires on December 09, 2023, 02:59:07 PM »

Thanks for  posting this. I didn't know about it, but will certainly take part.  I'm also going to pass the link on to a couple of people I think will be interested.

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Events / Re: Borders branch meetings start again

« Last post by Margaret Thorne on December 08, 2023, 09:56:21 PM »

After a stunning run down the Tweed on Wednesday, with spectacular views to the snow capped Lammermuirs and Cheviots, we arrived in Bowden to find the surrounding area still shrouded in freezing fog. Despite this, 30 stalwart members were treated to a superb talk by Aaron Marshall, describing the various horticultural projects in which he had been involved before and during his present employment at the RBGE. Stan had brought plants to admire, Jim’s were for sale, nearly everyone won a raffle prize and there was home baking for all. Thanks to everyone for attending and contributing to another enjoyable meeting of the Scottish Borders Rock Garden Group.

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General Forum / RHS Harlow Carr - work placement opportunity.

« Last post by Maggi Young on December 08, 2023, 09:44:49 PM »

News of  the Alpine PWP, Practical Work Placement role at Harlow Carr.

 About the Programme:
Are you enthusiastic about horticulture? Do you have an existing Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) and at least three months’ work experience in horticulture? Are you interested in specialising?
The RHS School of Horticulture (SoH) has been at the forefront of horticultural training for over 100 years. The one year Professional Work Placement programme will enable you to learn about the science, art and practice of horticulture in the setting of RHS Garden Harlow Carr and the specialist areas of Alpines (please see the job description for more information).
The programme will enable you to work within the relevant Garden team to gain specialist knowledge, skills, training and experiences in horticulture to prepare you for professional life in the industry. You will work alongside our knowledgeable, skilled and experienced staff developing, enhancing and deepening your understanding of horticulture.
The link is below, https://rhsocli.webitrent.com/rhsocli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=3495058CUr&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=6094718Mpc


rhsocli.webitrent.com

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Events / New Year Plant Hunting in Britain and Ireland

« Last post by FrazerHenderson on December 08, 2023, 08:02:46 PM »

To all Rock Gardeners will you be in Britain or Ireland at the New Year? If so, then here's a way to embrace winter's beauty, learn more about our wonderful wildflowers and make a difference to our knowledge and understanding of climate change.

The New Year Plant Hunt is a remarkable citizen science venture that unveils winter's floral secrets and sheds light on climate change. And it's also great fun.

Warmer winters may be changing the flowering times of plants but help is needed to track this phenomenon.  Perhaps surprisingly, many plants are still flowering in midwinter. Many of these are widespread, common and easy to identify, and armed with a handy spotter sheet to help identification everyone, including total beginners, can recognise at least the top 20 species recorded in previous years.

Interested? It’s easy to take part. During the four days around New Year, 30th December - 2nd January, take a leisurely walk outdoors, noting wild flowers in bloom. Then submit your finds via an online form and contribute to vital climate research.

You can register now at bsbi.org/new-year-plant-hunt

Start 2024 by joining the journey to uncover nature's response to our changing world.