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Title: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Ding Dong on September 05, 2013, 04:58:20 PM: It may seem a long way away, but am trying to find out the dates for Snowdrop Events or Sales, etc for 2014?? I'm sure all you good people can add any that you know :D Cheers
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on September 05, 2013, 07:37:06 PM: 25 Jan Myddleton House
1 Feb AGS Stratford on Avon
2 Feb Blacksmiths Cottage
~~8 Feb HPS?~~ Sunday 16th February at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.
15 Feb Monksilver Gala ....somewhere!
22 Feb CGS at Benington Lordship

As far as I know!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 05, 2013, 08:01:58 PM: Scottish Snowdrop Festival openings 1st Feb. - 16th March 2014

http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/ (http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/) Cambo Estate Gardens, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8QD
www.atholl-estates.co.uk (http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk) - and many others

http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx (http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx)
Snowdrop Talks 2014
"We are running a series of Snowdrop Talks on the Bowling Green with Head Gardener, Steve Quinton. will be talking about the history of the garden and the varieties of snowdrops in the garden. These will be held every Wednesday and Friday in February at 11.30 and 15.00."

http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf (http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf)
Shaftesbury and Gillingham Dorset Snowdrop Festival 14th February - 2nd March 2014

http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0 (http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0) Hodsock Snowdrops 1st February to 2nd March.2014

http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/ (http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/) Goldsborough Hall , North Yorkshire

http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014 (http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014) Rode Hall, Cheshire

http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm (http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm) Exmoor

http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html (http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html) Bellefield House, Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Ireland.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 05, 2013, 08:02:32 PM: http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/RHS-Partner-Gardens/Features/Days-out-for-snowdrop-lovers (http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/RHS-Partner-Gardens/Features/Days-out-for-snowdrop-lovers) - but I think the page is still showing dates for 2013 :-\ :-X
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Hagen Engelmann on September 05, 2013, 08:21:53 PM: Brian, I wish I would be a Britisher to realise all these fine dates ;).
It is always a good time in GB!!!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: chasw on September 06, 2013, 07:11:35 AM: Oh dear does not look as though I will be getting much sleep with those dates Brian :(
Luckily two of them I am off shift :D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Gerard Oud on September 06, 2013, 07:27:52 AM: 9 January Zaanse Schans. ;D

We are talking about snowdrops and its still summer here 29"celsius ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Hagen Engelmann on September 06, 2013, 08:33:53 PM: Every day is a galanthus day ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: colineddie1 on September 07, 2013, 11:43:26 PM: Thanks for the info - got dates in the diary now.

Can anyone tell me what hps is and where blacksmiths cottage is - also when is the bulb show in london and who runs it - trying to increase my collection.

Thanks so much in advance :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 08, 2013, 12:08:01 AM: HPS is the Hardy Plant Society : http://www.hardy-plant.org.uk/specialist/galanthus/default.htm (http://www.hardy-plant.org.uk/specialist/galanthus/default.htm) Sunday 16th February at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.

Blacksmith's Cottage is Blacksmith's Cottage Nursery www.blackcottnursery.co.uk (http://www.blackcottnursery.co.uk)
Blacksmiths Cottage, Langmere Road, Langmere, Diss, Norfolk IP21 4QA

I cannot see the 2014 dates onthe RHS show for anything other than the likes of Chelsea so far - keep an eye on their events page for updates : http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events (http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: colineddie1 on September 08, 2013, 12:15:33 AM: Thank you so much for the advice as always
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 08, 2013, 12:18:25 AM: 25th January The Ultimate Snowdrop Sale Myddelton House Gardens
http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/whatson/the-ultimate-snowdrop-sale/ (http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/whatson/the-ultimate-snowdrop-sale/)

AGS Snowdrop Day Saturday, February 1, 2014 Plants sales plus lectures.
In the grounds of the NFU headquarters at Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

CGS = The Cottage Garden Society - snowdrop group
http://thecottagegardensociety.org.uk/Regional%20Groups/local_groups/view_group/38 (http://thecottagegardensociety.org.uk/Regional%20Groups/local_groups/view_group/38)
The 2014 members' day will be on 22 February. Talks will be held at Cottered Village Hall in Hertfordshire and the garden visit will be to Benington Lordship. http://www.beningtonlordship.co.uk/ (http://www.beningtonlordship.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: RichardW on September 09, 2013, 04:29:20 PM: I remember complaining that we were not really on the snowdrop map, i was very pleased (more like over the moon ;D) when CGS confirmed, look forward to seeing everyone on the day
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 09, 2013, 05:29:52 PM: Richard you've been very much on the map of the Forum Galanthophiles for ages - it is nice that the rest of the world is catching up!! ;) 8)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uwe on September 09, 2013, 07:51:50 PM: Hello Maggi,
is this date for the RHS Plant & Design Show 2014 correct?:

http://www.exhibitions.co.uk/event/rhs-london-plant-and-design-show-1 (http://www.exhibitions.co.uk/event/rhs-london-plant-and-design-show-1)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 09, 2013, 08:14:34 PM: Quote from: Uwe on September 09, 2013, 07:51:50 PM
Hello Maggi,
is this date for the RHS Plant & Design Show 2014 correct?:

http://www.exhibitions.co.uk/event/rhs-london-plant-and-design-show-1 (http://www.exhibitions.co.uk/event/rhs-london-plant-and-design-show-1)
I see it gives the dates as ~~11th - 12th February 2014~~ - but I can still see no sign of the event on the RHS site - I have emailed the RHS to ask when the dates will be posted on their website.

Edit: RHS gives dates in email as - RHS London Plant and Design Show - Feb 18-19 2014
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 10, 2013, 11:28:14 AM: I have been given these dates by the RHS -
- RHS London Plant and Design Show - Feb 18-19
- RHS Great London Plant Fair - April 1-2
- RHS London Orchid & Botanical Art Show - April 11-12

Can't help feeling it would be more useful for them to get these dates on their website sooner though!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on September 13, 2013, 12:17:47 PM: I see from Matt's newsletter that Harveys Garden plants Bury St Edmunds is having a snowdrop sale on the same day as I was told the HPS group is having their meeting.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: David Nicholson on September 13, 2013, 02:30:44 PM: The words "splitting" "half" and "yourself" spring to mind?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: MargaretB on September 20, 2013, 11:42:01 AM: Yippee! We won't have to split ourselves in half in February. The HPS Galanthus Group Secretary has just confirmed to me that the info in their last Newsletter is correct and their 'do' is on Sunday 16th February at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.

Off to book a hotel now while there are some £29 rooms left!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on September 20, 2013, 12:28:51 PM: Quote from: MargaretB on September 20, 2013, 11:42:01 AM

Off to book a hotel now while there are some £29 rooms left!

Forward planning - good for you, Margaret!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on September 20, 2013, 12:47:51 PM: Quote from: MargaretB on September 20, 2013, 11:42:01 AM
The HPS Galanthus Group Secretary has just confirmed to me that the info in their last Newsletter is correct and their 'do' is on Sunday 16th February at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.

Wouldn't it be good if the Gala was in the vicinity!! Gala one day HPS the next... here's hoping.

Thanks for changing the date on the previous listing Maggi :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Jo on September 29, 2013, 05:01:11 PM: Quote from: David Nicholson on September 13, 2013, 02:30:44 PM
The words "splitting" "half" and "yourself" spring to mind?

Shouldn't that be 'twin scaling' David :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on September 30, 2013, 08:06:57 AM: Are you opening your garden for snowdrops in 2014, Jo?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Jo on September 30, 2013, 10:07:52 AM: Hi Alan, yes I'm opening the garden on Sunday 2nd and Friday 14th of February. And I was out there yesterday planting last years bunch of snowdrop purchases.
Tom has been leveling the lawn and building me some raised beds so I've been having to fill them, shame :D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Lina Hesseling on October 02, 2013, 06:59:53 PM: Hagen Engelmann, I found that you give a talk in Munster, Germany. Do you give more talks in northern Germany or in The Netherlands?
I would love to go.

Lina.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Hagen Engelmann on October 03, 2013, 08:00:58 AM: Hello Lina,
here is the info about the coming talk,
not in Münster but in Düsseldorf,
organised by GdS:

"Schneeglöckchen zwischen Elbe und Oder - German Galanthus Gems".
Hagen Engelmann aus Schorbus spricht über die östlichen Schneeglöckchen
zwischen Elbe und Oder.
Uhrzeit: 11:00 Uhr
Ort: Botanischer Garten Düsseldorf (Hintereingang Verwaltungsgebäude)
(Eintritt 5 Euro)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uli Lessnow on October 03, 2013, 10:20:14 AM: Hello Lina,
the talk of Hagen in Düsseldorf is on the 23.November 2013.
If you intend to come I can give you all necessary informatiom.
It could be a good chance to get to know German Galantophiles.
You can contact me at every time.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Lina Hesseling on October 03, 2013, 05:58:39 PM: Thank you Hagen and Ulli for the information.
The talk in Munster is by Michael Dreisvogt about snowdrops on 16th of november. I was wrong ofcourse. In facebook someone mentioned your talk and I mixed it up. Sorry about this.
The 23 of november I have a diner with 16 gardenfriends at my house. A little difficult to change the date for such a diner. So it is impossible for me to go to Dusseldorf.
It is a pity.

But there will be other chances to hear you maybe in the future. Can you please put the information here in the forum?

Thanks,
Lina.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Ding Dong on October 08, 2013, 09:22:35 AM: What are the RHS up to - I now see from the RHS website that they have moved the February Show to Fri 21st/Sat 22nd February - seriously inconvenient!!! Another part of their website says the 18th/19th February - really wish they would sort this out, causing all sorts of problems here!! ??? >:(
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on October 08, 2013, 12:35:52 PM: Quote from: Ding Dong on October 08, 2013, 09:22:35 AM
What are the RHS up to ??? >:(
Goodness only knows - their capacity for their right hand not to know what their left hand is doing is beyond remarkable. The impression is given that they care very little for their "audience" and its need for reliable information. Reaction to contact about such things is also less than helpful. (Sigh)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Ding Dong on October 08, 2013, 04:40:14 PM: I know what you mean Maggie, their website is so misleading and confusing - depending which link you follow, one bit says the show date is 18th/19th February and another link says it is 21st/22nd February! How is anyone supposed to understand that!!! They need to get a grit >:(
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Margaret on October 08, 2013, 07:28:31 PM: We went to the RHS Harvest Festival show today. The had a pile to printed cards with the 2014 show dates as at:-
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/pdf/Shows-2014-calendar (http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/pdf/Shows-2014-calendar)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on October 08, 2013, 07:43:24 PM: Quote from: Margaret on October 08, 2013, 07:28:31 PM
We went to the RHS Harvest Festival show today. The had a pile to printed cards with the 2014 show dates as at:-
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/pdf/Shows-2014-calendar (http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/pdf/Shows-2014-calendar)

The dates on that are :

21 – 22 February
RHS London Plant and Design Show
1 – 2 April
RHS Great London Plant Fair
1 April
RHS London Spring Fair Late
11 – 12 April
RHS London Orchid & Botanical Art Show
10 April
Exclusive Preview Evening
11 – 13 April
RHS Flower Show Cardiff
27 April
RHS London Alpine Garden Show
8 – 11 May
RHS Malvern Spring Festival
20 – 24 May
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
11 – 15 June
BBC Gardeners’ World Live
8 – 13 July
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
7 July
Preview Evening
23 – 27 July
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
31 July – 3 August
RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show
3 – 7 September
RHS Wisley Flower Show
27 – 28 September
Malvern Autumn Show
7 – 8 October
RHS London Harvest Festival Show
7 October
RHS London Harvest Festival Late
21 – 22 October
RHS London Shades of Autumn Show
April – September
RHS Secret Garden Sundays
First Sunday of the month
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uwe on October 08, 2013, 08:19:32 PM: Hello,
and which date from the RHS Plant & Design Show is now properly ?

Best wishes
Uwe
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on October 08, 2013, 08:32:22 PM: Well, the person who replied to my earlier email to the RHS about this said it was - RHS London Plant and Design Show - Feb 18-19 2014 - so frankly, we are no further forward. What a shambles!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on October 08, 2013, 08:45:14 PM: The reply to me from the RHS Shows Dept. :

----- Original Message -----
From: showscustomercare@rhs.org.uk
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:41 AM
Subject: RE: RHS London shows 2014

Good morning,

Thank you for your email.

Please find below the dates of the RHS London Shows for 2014.

- RHS London Plant and Design Show - Feb 18-19
- RHS Great London Plant Fair - April 1-2
- RHS London Orchid & Botanical Art Show - April 11-12

I hope the above helps.

Kind regards,
Nanar
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uwe on October 08, 2013, 08:53:23 PM: Many thanks Maggi,

the date 18./19.2, 2014 is likely to be correct because it is a Tuesday and Wednesday, as in recent years.

Uwe
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Ding Dong on October 08, 2013, 10:32:20 PM: Chris Ireland-Jones emailed the RHS this morning and had a reply from the very same Nanar confirming the dates were 21st/22nd February 2014!! ???
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on October 09, 2013, 11:26:57 AM: Good grief! You couldn't make it up, could you? I emailed again last night and copied my email to Sue Biggs - mind you, she's out of the office till the 14th October - at least that is the date the automated reply says!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: chasw on October 10, 2013, 07:48:45 AM: Wonder if it has anything to do with school holidays.??????????????????????? :(
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on October 10, 2013, 05:01:37 PM: Reply from the RHS :

Dear Ms Young,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I do apologise for the confusion with the dates for the London Plant and Design Show.
We set our show dates a year or more in advance and therefore it can sometimes be necessary for us to change dates due to unanticipated circumstances.

I agree that we should have made it clearer that dates can be subject to change, and we will ensure that this information is included on our website in the future.

Thank you for taking the time to highlight this for us.

I am sorry for the inconvenience caused.

We look forward to seeing you at the show which will be taking place on 21st and 22nd February 2014

Best wishes

Caroline D’Ambra

Shows Customer Care Manager
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: David Nicholson on October 10, 2013, 06:57:06 PM: Either a woman who speaks in very short sentences, or it was written by a machine ??? ::) :P
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: chasw on October 14, 2013, 08:06:26 AM: Well it is half term.................great,checked the holiday chart at work and all the guys with young children have booked it off ...............so highly unlikely that I will be there,trust the good old RHS to sell out to a school,
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 01, 2013, 03:47:02 PM: Snape Cottage is opening on the Saturday 22rd February 2014

With a stall of Avon Bulbs snowdrops and others, for sale

from 10.30 am - 5.00 pm http://www.snapecottagegarden.co.uk/opening_times.htm (http://www.snapecottagegarden.co.uk/opening_times.htm) if anyone is interested , i know i will be there ,probably eating cake !
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uwe on November 01, 2013, 08:27:36 PM: That is a lot of work for Avon Bulbs on this day. 22.2.2014:
-a stall in Snape Cottage
-a stall in London -RHS
-a stall in Nettetal- Germany :o
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Ding Dong on November 02, 2013, 09:37:37 PM: :) :) Splitting ourselves 3 ways now!!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 03, 2013, 09:36:54 PM: Good excuse as if you needed one to visit Angela lol
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 06, 2013, 01:26:11 PM: The Colesbourne Study Day is reinstated :

TUESDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2014
Starts 10 am

Guest Speakers: Val Bourne and Matt Bishop

Talk by Val Bourne: Obsessed with Snowdrops.

Val Bourne is a well-known, award winning author and journalist, and a leading proponent of natural gardening. Val Bourne's obsession about snowdrops almost happened by accident - follow her journey and learn about the history, the people and how to grow them in the garden.

Talk by Matt Bishop: A tour of Snowdrop freaks from the perspective of a snowdrop nutter.

Matt Bishop is a lifelong Galanthophile and is in the process of writing the eagerly anticipated supplement to the Galanthus Monograph, Snowdrops. Snowdrops 2 will be available soon. He runs a small business dealing in unusual and sought after snowdrop.

all details and a booking form to download on this link http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/visit-us/study-day-2014.html (http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/visit-us/study-day-2014.html)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on November 06, 2013, 01:39:50 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on November 06, 2013, 01:26:11 PM
Snowdrops 2 will be available soon.

Excellent news...and that the Colesbourne Study day is running.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Tim Ingram on November 06, 2013, 06:40:44 PM: In Kent we are opening our garden for the NGS on Sunday 16th February, and the Kent HPS have their 'Snowdrop & Hellebore Extravaganza' at Goodnestone Park Gardens near Canterbury on Sunday 23rd February - with a talk on 'The Garden in Winter' by Troy Scott-Smith, the new Head Gardener at Sissinghurst.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 06, 2013, 08:29:45 PM: Oh joy a talk on freaky snowdrops I best book it up now , just my thing :D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 06, 2013, 08:40:14 PM: Quote from: emma T on November 06, 2013, 08:29:45 PM
Oh joy a talk on freaky snowdrops I best book it up now , just my thing :D

Emma, you are a hoot! ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on November 06, 2013, 08:56:55 PM: Quote from: emma T on November 06, 2013, 08:29:45 PM
Oh joy a talk on freaky snowdrops I best book it up now , just my thing :D

Oh, I thought from the title that the talk was to be about the crazy people who like snowdrops!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 07, 2013, 07:14:08 AM: Quote from: Alan_b on November 06, 2013, 08:56:55 PM
Oh, I thought from the title that the talk was to be about the crazy people who like snowdrops!

Well I guess I fit that title too ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on November 07, 2013, 07:48:01 AM: Me too, Emma; me too.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on November 07, 2013, 09:10:50 AM: I thought that's why Matt wanted our photos ;D ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Ding Dong on November 08, 2013, 09:19:45 AM: Here is another one for your diary - Alan Street is giving a lecture at the Alpine Garden Society's Snowdrop Day on Saturday 1st February 2014 in Stratford-upon-Avon:- http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/stoppress/AGS+Snowdrop+Day+booking+up+fast/202/ (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/stoppress/AGS+Snowdrop+Day+booking+up+fast/202/)

Also, on Sunday 2nd February 2014, Alan will be speaking at Ashwoods Nursery, and this time his lecture will be called Fatal Attraction, here is a link for that one too:-
http://www.ashwoodnurseries.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=19 (http://www.ashwoodnurseries.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=19)

He will have snowdrops for sale, and can deliver any orders to either of these events. Not to be missed, he tells me!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 08, 2013, 09:21:51 AM: http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html (http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html) for those of you in Ireland
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 08, 2013, 10:42:05 AM: Crumbs! I hope all you 'drop fiends are taking your vitamins - you're going to need your strength to cope with all these events next year! ;)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mossy ankles on November 08, 2013, 12:08:04 PM: Quote from: Ding Dong on September 05, 2013, 04:58:20 PM
It may seem a long way away, but am trying to find out the dates for Snowdrop Events or Sales, etc for 2014?? I'm sure all you good people can add any that you know :D Cheers
Colesbourne Gardens Study day recommences on Tuesday 18th February 2014. Matt Bishop and Val Bourne are guest speakers. The gardens are open every weekend in February, pot grown snowdrops for sale. The on line catalogue is available on 1st December.
http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/visit-us/study-day-2014.html (http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/visit-us/study-day-2014.html)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 08, 2013, 12:20:41 PM: Hello "mossy ankles" ( by the way, good luck with the treatment for those!) - we've heard the good news about the Colesbourne Study day - http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=10892.msg286733#msg286733 (http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=10892.msg286733#msg286733)
Good to hear about the online catalogue - such things are very useful for those folks out of reach of the actual events.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 08, 2013, 02:47:06 PM: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=420070468092600&set=gm.159706847572267&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=420070468092600&set=gm.159706847572267&type=1&theater)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: steve owen on November 11, 2013, 11:38:36 PM: Does anyone know yet of confirmed dates for 2014 snowdrop events in Holland, Belgium, Germany etc?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 11, 2013, 11:43:59 PM: The Nettetal Day is 22nd/23rd February, I believe.

http://www.oirlicher-blumengarten.de/seiten/offene-tuer/offene-tuer.html (http://www.oirlicher-blumengarten.de/seiten/offene-tuer/offene-tuer.html)

Oirlicher Schneeglöckchentage 2014
am 22. und 23. Februar 2014, täglich von 10.00 bis 17.00 Uhr

'For the first time in 2014 the exhibitors will no longer to be found in front of the Café Künstler, but on the grounds of the country cafes " to Muhlenberg ." It is within easy walking distance to the previous venue. The Oirlicher flower garden and the extensive collection of Galanthus of Marlu and Günter Waldorf will again be open to visitors during the event.'
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 12, 2013, 12:17:10 AM: http://www.sneeuwklokjes.info/ (http://www.sneeuwklokjes.info/)

Snowdrops Gala at the Zaanse Schans 2014

Sunday, February 9, 2014 : the seventh Snowdrop Gala.

"This indoor event will take place on the premises of Claasen Jachtbouw, Kalverringdijk 40 near the Zaanse Schans.

Gerard Oud, bulb grower from Andijk, is the organizer of this gala.
He will be present with some fellow growers, including Josephine Dekker, Jaap Tijms, Dorus Painter, Tineke vd Fields, Ria Moors, the Bolderik, nursery Schüllhorn, Plant World by Koos and Marja van Dijk, P Giesbergen garden center and Ferdinandushof They offer a unique assortment of snowdrops, spring flowering and various other related items too.
Moreover, at 11.00 and at 14.00 there will a lecture by Stefan Vidts! Of course about snowdrops!"
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: uvularia on November 12, 2013, 12:44:35 AM: www.welfordpark.co.uk (http://www.welfordpark.co.uk)

Welford Park Snowdrops Plant Fair 27th February 2014

A list of exhibitors when they emerge. An excellently attended day last. Attended by Foxgrove, Steventon Road Nurseries, Edulis, and 4 or 5 other nurseries last year.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on November 12, 2013, 09:30:26 AM: Kalmthout Arboretum (North of Antwerp) is holding their snowdrop weekend on 8th & 9th February http://www.provant.be/kalender/vrije_tijd/domeinen/arboretum_kalmthout/2014_02_08_sneeuwklokjesweeken.jsp?module=tcm:7-12959-4&page=2&referer=tcm:7-20462-64 (http://www.provant.be/kalender/vrije_tijd/domeinen/arboretum_kalmthout/2014_02_08_sneeuwklokjesweeken.jsp?module=tcm:7-12959-4&page=2&referer=tcm:7-20462-64)

"A whole weekend snowdrops: lovers, breeders and other specialists provide a balanced program." is the Google translation. No talks this year, it would seem, but sales on the Saturday.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on November 12, 2013, 10:41:29 AM: I thought it might be interesting to have some sort of chronological list for 2014 of events that appear elsewhere on this thread as it now seems fairly complete (famous last words). Maggi's post below has general dates and below that I have added all the specific dates mentioned above.

Quote from: Maggi Young on September 05, 2013, 08:01:58 PM
Scottish Snowdrop Festival openings 1st Feb. - 16th March 2014

http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/ (http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/) Cambo Estate Gardens, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8QD
www.atholl-estates.co.uk (http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk) - and many others

http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx (http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx)
Snowdrop Talks 2014
"We are running a series of Snowdrop Talks on the Bowling Green with Head Gardener, Steve Quinton. will be talking about the history of the garden and the varieties of snowdrops in the garden. These will be held every Wednesday and Friday in February at 11.30 and 15.00."

http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf (http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf)
Shaftesbury and Gillingham Dorset Snowdrop Festival 14th February - 2nd March 2014

http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0 (http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0) Hodsock Snowdrops 1st February to 2nd March.2014

http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/ (http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/) Goldsborough Hall , North Yorkshire

http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014 (http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014) Rode Hall, Cheshire

http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm (http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm) Exmoor

http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html (http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html) Bellefield House, Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Ireland.

January 25
The Ultimate Snowdrop Sale Myddelton House Gardens

February 1
Alpine Garden Society's Snowdrop Day

February 2
Blacksmiths Cottage Snowdrop Day Rushall, Norfolk
Ahwood Nurseries Snowdrop lecture
Jo Hynes ‘Higher Cherubeer' garden Dolton, Devon open

February 8/9
Kalmthout Arboretum (North of Antwerp) is holding their snowdrop weekend

February 9
Snowdrops Gala at the Zaanse Schans

February 12-16
Cambo Snowdrops by Starlight

February 14
Jo Hynes ‘Higher Cherubeer' garden, Dolton, Devon open

February 15
Joe Sharman’s Snowdrop Gala

February 16
Tim Ingram’s Copton Ash garden, Faversham Kent open
HPS Galanthus Group Members day at Ragley Hall

February 18th
Colesbourne Gardens Study day

February 21/22
RHS London Plant & Design Show

February 22/3
The Nettetal Day

February 22
Snape Cottage garden
CGS Snowdrop Group Members day Benington Lordship

February 23
Kent HPS have their 'Snowdrop & Hellebore Extravaganza' at Goodnestone Park Garden

February 27th
Welford Park Snowdrops Plant Fair
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on November 12, 2013, 11:20:54 AM: Thanks, Brian, that is really helpful.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on November 12, 2013, 12:33:55 PM: You're welcome Alan, I was getting a bit confused ::) now the problem is where to go and when!!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 12, 2013, 01:36:47 PM: Quote from: Brian Ellis on November 12, 2013, 12:33:55 PM
You're welcome Alan, I was getting a bit confused ::) now the problem is where to go and when!!
. It's a nice problem to have ;D. Still no word where the galas going to be ???
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Lina Hesseling on November 12, 2013, 01:53:12 PM: 13, 14 and 15 februari De Boschhoeve in Wolfheze, The Netherlands.
On thursday 13th a talk by Gert Jan v.d. Kolk about propagating snowdrops.
On Friday 14th a talk by Braveboer about Cyclamen.
On saterday 15th a talk by Romke v.d. Kaa about ..........

The famous nursery De Hessenhof in Ede (20 minutes drive) is open the same days selling Hellebores and other woodland plants, bulbs and more.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Gerard Oud on November 12, 2013, 06:40:04 PM: On the 15th and the 16th of february everyone who is into snowdrops can come and have a look at my nursery Sneeuwklokjeshof Bucaneve. Latest finds and registrations and lots of others can be seen live! There is also a possibillity to do some selectionwork in the wild plicatus!!

Of course one can buy a few things but it is not obliged!

For the address and more www.sneeuwklokjes.info (http://www.sneeuwklokjes.info)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Martin Baxendale on November 13, 2013, 12:03:35 AM: Quote from: emma T on November 12, 2013, 01:36:47 PM
Still no word where the galas going to be ???

Scunthorpe.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on November 13, 2013, 10:10:55 AM: Quote from: Martin Baxendale on November 13, 2013, 12:03:35 AM
Scunthorpe.

Well that'll be different, I don't think it will be weather for bathing costumes ;D ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on November 14, 2013, 05:02:56 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on November 06, 2013, 01:26:11 PM
The Colesbourne Study Day ...
Talk by Matt Bishop: A tour of Snowdrop freaks from the perspective of a snowdrop nutter...

I notice that Matt is also speaking at the Cottage Garden Society event

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Matt Bishop A Survey of Some Recent Snowdrop Eccentrics

I was toying with the idea of going to both events but it's a long way from here to Colesbourne so I might be put-off if Matt is planning to give broadly the same talk at both events. Does anyone know (or could Matt comment)?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on November 16, 2013, 09:01:51 AM: Burton Agnes Hall (situated about half way between Driffield and Bridlington) is holding a 'Snowdrop Spectacular' from 8th February to 2nd March. http://www.burtonagnes.com/DB/Events/Snowdrop_Spectacular.html (http://www.burtonagnes.com/DB/Events/Snowdrop_Spectacular.html)

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Wander through a wonderful blanket of snowdrops in our woodland walk.
I have never been there myself but the picture makes it look very nice.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on November 16, 2013, 09:29:05 AM: Last year I came by change upon Deene Park http://www.deenepark.com/ (http://www.deenepark.com/) (6m NE of Corby off A43). They will be open to view the snowdrops on Sundays 16th and 23rd February. They have vast swathes of nivalis and a small collection of 'specials'.

I could recycle that description for Chippenham Park, which is off the beaten track between Newmarket and Mildenhall http://www.chippenhamparkgardens.info/information.htm (http://www.chippenhamparkgardens.info/information.htm) . They plan to open every weekend in February 2014 for snowdrop viewing but could open earlier or later depending on the weather, so consult their website before visiting.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: RichardW on November 16, 2013, 12:00:30 PM: I'm hoping to have the usual calorie fuelled ;D informal meet here although with the increasingly busy calendar it's not going to be easy, unless it's a very very mild season I'll aim for early march again once things have calmed down :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: steve owen on November 18, 2013, 11:08:55 AM: Thanks Maggie, Alan and Brian for the info. Very helpful.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on November 18, 2013, 03:16:25 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on September 05, 2013, 08:01:58 PM
Scottish Snowdrop Festival openings 1st Feb. - 16th March 2014

http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/ (http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/) Cambo Estate Gardens, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8QD
www.atholl-estates.co.uk (http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk) - and many others

http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx (http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx)
Snowdrop Talks 2014
"We are running a series of Snowdrop Talks on the Bowling Green with Head Gardener, Steve Quinton. will be talking about the history of the garden and the varieties of snowdrops in the garden. These will be held every Wednesday and Friday in February at 11.30 and 15.00."

http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf (http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf)
Shaftesbury and Gillingham Dorset Snowdrop Festival 14th February - 2nd March 2014

http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0 (http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0) Hodsock Snowdrops 1st February to 2nd March.2014

http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/ (http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/) Goldsborough Hall , North Yorkshire

http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014 (http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014) Rode Hall, Cheshire

http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm (http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm) Exmoor

http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html (http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html) Bellefield House, Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Ireland.

January 25
The Ultimate Snowdrop Sale Myddelton House Gardens

February 1
Alpine Garden Society's Snowdrop Day

February 2
Blacksmiths Cottage Snowdrop Day Rushall, Norfolk
Ahwood Nurseries Snowdrop lecture
Jo Hynes ‘Higher Cherubeer' garden Dolton, Devon open
Rodmarton Manor

February 8/9
Kalmthout Arboretum (North of Antwerp) is holding their snowdrop weekend
Harveys Garden Plants - A Celebration of Snowdrops, east of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

February 9
Snowdrops Gala at the Zaanse Schans
Rodmarton Manor

February 12-16
Cambo Snowdrops by Starlight

February 13
Rodmarton Manor

February 13-15
De Boschhoeve in Wolfheze, The Netherlands

February 14
Jo Hynes ‘Higher Cherubeer' garden, Dolton, Devon open

February 15
~~Joe Sharman’s Snowdrop Gala~~ CANCELLED

Snowdrops ..study, sale and social see:
https://www.facebook.com/ShaftesburySnowdrops (https://www.facebook.com/ShaftesburySnowdrops)
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.0 (http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.0)

February 16
Tim Ingram’s Copton Ash garden, Faversham Kent open
HPS Galanthus Group Members day at Ragley Hall
Rodmarton Manor
Deene Park

February 15 16
Sneeuwklokjeshof Bucaneve The Netherlands

February 18th
Colesbourne Gardens Study day

February 21/22
RHS London Plant & Design Show

February 22/3
The Nettetal Day

February 22
Snape Cottage garden
CGS Snowdrop Group Members day Benington Lordship

February 23
Kent HPS have their 'Snowdrop & Hellebore Extravaganza' at Goodnestone Park Garden
Deene Park

February 27th
Welford Park Snowdrops Plant Fair

Also Chippenham Park every weekend in February (check website)
http://www.chippenhamparkgardens.info/information.htm (http://www.chippenhamparkgardens.info/information.htm)

March 1st and 2nd
Snowdrop event Maldfeldstraße 2, 21077 Hamburg

March 8th
Matt Bishop at Winterthur Garden and Museum in Delaware USA
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 18, 2013, 04:04:47 PM: Does any one object if I copy and paste this on my snowdrop group on Facebook ?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 18, 2013, 04:06:54 PM: Go ahead, Emma - the more peeps who know about the events the better.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on November 18, 2013, 04:59:41 PM: All the information is readily available if you know where to look Emma so I can't see how anyone would object.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on November 18, 2013, 06:04:23 PM: I like to ask first :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 18, 2013, 06:31:09 PM: Quote from: emma T on November 18, 2013, 06:04:23 PM
I like to ask first :)

......such a well brought up young woman .........

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Title: CPG Events 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on November 21, 2013, 04:36:57 PM: Information from the Chelsea Physic Garden about their Snowdrop Events in 2014:

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Snowdrop Days 2014: a midwinter celebration in the Garden accompanied by walks, talks & workshops with Naomi Slade, Germaine Greer, Joe Sharman and more

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Snowdrop extravaganza at Chelsea Physic Garden

Photos Charlie Hopkinson

London’s oldest botanic garden opens its doors for nine days in February to celebrate that harbinger of spring – the Snowdrop. Explore the Garden’s diverse collection of these diminutive delights with swathes in full bloom in our woodland, rock garden and to be viewed up close in our snowdrop theatre. Delve deeper into the garden and discover a host of other winter floral treats bursting with scent and colour.

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Germaine Greer
There will be much to learn and enjoy from expert tours, talks and workshops including Germaine Greer talking about her latest book, White Beech: The Rainforest Years, ‘Aphrodisiacs from plants’ illustrated talk on Valentine’s Day by Prof. Peter Houghton and Using Snowdrops in the Garden, talk by Naomi Slade, award-winning horticultural journalist and show garden designer.
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Naomi Slade

In addition, Physic Garden expert guides and gardeners will be providing tours while our Growing Friends volunteer team hosts a marquee packed to the gunnels with snowdrops and many other winter blooming plants, on sale from specialist nurseries.

The Garden’s renowned Tangerine Dream Café will be serving a delicious brunch and warming lunches, mulled wine and other winter treats.

Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 February 2014, 10am–4pm

Admission: £9.90: adults
£6.60: students (with student cards); children 5-15 years
Free to Friends of the Garden
Maximum of two under 16s admitted per adult.

The programme of special walks, talks and workshops, most free with admission, includes:

The Wonderful World of Snowdrops
Lecture and Garden tour with renowned specialist Joe Sharman of Monksilver Nursery
Saturday 8 February, 10.30am & 2pm
Free with admission.

Plants for a winter garden
Garden tour led by Senior Chelsea Physic Gardener
Sunday 9 February, 11.30am & 2.30pm
Free with admission.

Winter Garden Safari
Michael Holland, Head of Education, Chelsea Physic Garden
Learn how animals and plants adapt themselves and cope with winter in the garden and glasshouses on this Garden tour.
Monday 10 February, 11am & 2pm
Free with admission.

Using Snowdrops in the Garden
Talk by award-winning horticultural journalist and show garden designer Naomi Slade
Tuesday 11 February, 2pm
Free with admission

An evening with Germaine Greer
Join celebrated author and broadcaster, Germaine Greer, who will talk about her latest book, White Beech: The Rainforest Years (published by Bloomsbury on 30 January 2014), and take questions from the audience.
Wednesday 12 February, 6-8.30pm
£15pp incl. glass of wine, plus £5 off book purchase for this night only.
Call 020 7349 6471 to book.

Nick Bailey’s Best in Snow
Garden tour with the Head Gardener
Wednesday 12 February, 11am & 2pm
Free with admission.

Painting Snowdrops
One-day course with Gillian Barlow, botanical artist and member of Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society
Learn to draw and paint in watercolours to portray the subtle beauty of these much- loved midwinter plants.
Thursday 13 February, 10am–4pm
Cost £105 pp. Call 020 7349 6471 to book.

Aphrodisiacs from plants: the superstition and the science
Professor Peter Houghton, Emeritus Professor, King’s College London, explores the myths and realities in this illustrated talk.
Friday 14 February, 2pm
Free with admission

Herbal Remedies from Your Own Garden
One-day practical workshop with Medical Herbalist, Maria Vlotides
From nettles to narcissi, this workshop explores the traditions and science of plant medicine. Using garden plants as home remedies, Maria shares the recipes for Spring tonics and more.
Saturday 15 February, 10am–4pm
Cost £95 pp. Call 020 7349 6471 to book.

Nick Bailey’s Best in Snow
Garden tour with the Head Gardener
Sunday 16 February, 11am & 2pm
Free with admission.

For more information about these daily events, see the website www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/events (http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/events)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: hwscot on December 05, 2013, 01:38:46 PM: I seem to remember a mention last season of a bus / group trip going to Nettetal and / or other snowdrop events. Possibly a figment, of course, but if such an outing were to be considered this year ..
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 06, 2013, 07:54:57 AM: AFAIK, a group trip has been mooted but has never actually happened. I would certainly be tempted to sign-up if there was such a trip.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Matt Bishop on December 07, 2013, 02:49:30 PM: Quote from: Alan_b on November 14, 2013, 05:02:56 PM
I notice that Matt is also speaking at the Cottage Garden Society event

I was toying with the idea of going to both events but it's a long way from here to Colesbourne so I might be put-off if Matt is planning to give broadly the same talk at both events. Does anyone know (or could Matt comment)?

Sorry for taking a while to get back to this one. I'm planning to do two different talks next year; one concentrating on new developments which I tend to update with each year's crop of new images, keeping in the odd favourite, and another on Freaks and variation in snowdrops. I will check which I'm doing where and post this shorlty.

And just a quick thank you to everyone who replied to my appeal for info last week!

Best wishes,

Matt
Title: Nettetaler Schneeglöckchentage 2014
Post by: Rudi B. on December 10, 2013, 08:53:03 PM: http://www1.wdr.de/mediathek/video/sendungen/hier_und_heute/videohierundheutedieerstengloeckchenimschnee100.html (http://www1.wdr.de/mediathek/video/sendungen/hier_und_heute/videohierundheutedieerstengloeckchenimschnee100.html)
Schau ab Minute 5

Ein Mekka der Pflanzensammler: Die Nettetaler Schneeglöckchentage 2014

Die Schneeglöckchentage in Nettetal gehören seit Jahren zu den ersten wichtigen Terminen des Gartenjahres. Zur Schneeglöckchenblüte werden dort wieder namhafte Aussteller aus dem In- und Ausland seltene Schneeglöckchen, Stauden und andere Gartenpflanzen und vieles mehr präsentieren. Die Erfahrungen der letzten Jahre haben gezeigt: Es gibt kein schlechtes Wetter bei diesem Mekka der Pflanzensammler. Bereits zur Eröffnung am Samstag drängten sich im vergangenen Jahr trotz frostiger Temperaturen die Besucher. Grund genug gibt es auch 2014 dafür: Denn auch diesmal werden die wichtigen britischen Schneeglöckchengärtnereien mit ihrem Angebot exquisiter Sorten vor Ort sein.
Erstmals werden die Aussteller 2014 nicht mehr vor dem Café Künstler zu finden sein, sondern auf dem Gelände des Landcafés »Zum Mühlenberg«. Es befindet sich in fußläufiger Entfernung zum bisherigen Veranstaltungsort. Der Oirlicher Blumengarten und die umfangreiche Galanthus-Sammlung von Marlu und Günter Waldorf werden während der Veranstaltung auch 2014 wieder den Besuchern offenstehen.

Nettetaler Schneeglöckchentage 2014
am 22. und 23. Februar 2014, täglich von 10 bis 17 Uhr

Ort der Veranstaltung: Landcafé »Zum Mühlenberg«, Büschen 14, 41334 Nettetal.www.zummuehlenberg.de (http://www.zummuehlenberg.de)

Veanstalterverzeichnis: http://www.oirlicher-blumengarten.de/seiten/offene-tuer/offene-tuer.html (http://www.oirlicher-blumengarten.de/seiten/offene-tuer/offene-tuer.html)

Kontakt: Frau Waldorf Tel.: 02153 – 5967
Herr Bauer Tel.: 02202 - 7418

Eintritt 3,- Euro

Liebe Grüße
Rudi Bauer
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on December 10, 2013, 09:38:13 PM: Welcome, Rudi!

I think we have enjoyed that video from Germany in the past - it is worth another look!

Some English details of the Nettetaler Day are here : http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=10892.msg287114#msg287114 (http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=10892.msg287114#msg287114)

A mecca for plant collectors : The Nettetaler Snowdrop Days 2014

The snowdrop days in Nettetal have for years been one of the first important dates of the school year . Renowned exhibitors from home and abroad of rare snowdrops, perennials and other garden plants and many more are there again to present the snowdrops in bloom. The experience of recent years has shown that there is no bad weather at this Mecca of the plant collector . Already the opening on Saturday was thronged by the visitors last year, despite frigid temperatures. Reason enough there in 2014 for that: because this time the important British snowdrop garden centers will also be present to offer their exquisite varieties.
For the first time, exhibitors will be in 2014 no longer to be found in front of the artists' café, but on the grounds of the country cafes »Go to Muhlenberg ." It is within easy walking distance to the previous venue. The Oirlicher flower garden and the extensive collection of Galanthus Marlu and Günter Waldorf will again be open to visitors during the event in 2014 .
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: steve owen on December 11, 2013, 08:23:04 PM: Maggie, are dates known yet for the Dunblane and Edinburgh shows?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on December 11, 2013, 08:32:54 PM: Quote from: steve owen on December 11, 2013, 08:23:04 PM
Maggie, are dates known yet for the Dunblane and Edinburgh shows?

Yes Steve, all dates so far are shown in the assorted Show Dates pages here and in the main site . The Edinburgh date has been changed - now the 12th April but the others are all the same :

Dunblane Early Bulb Display 15 February
February 15th Early Bulb Display 10 .00 am – 4. 00 pm Flower Show and Lectures

· 11.00 am Anne Wright ‘Make your own daffodils (and snowdrops)’, covering bulb propagation, including twin-scaling, and breeding including many of Anne’s own hybrids.

· 2.00pm Diane Clement ‘Hepaticas, a growing obsession’

KENDAL - 15 March
Stirling Show (Kincardine) 22 March

Edinburgh 12th April (amended date)

Northumberland (Hexham) 29th March
Perth 19 April
Highland Show (Nairn) 26 April
Glasgow 3 May
Summer Event (Dunblane) 16 August
Discussion Weekend 4 October
Newcastle (Ponteland) 11 October
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uwe on December 12, 2013, 05:54:27 PM: Snowdrop-days in Hamburg ( Germany)

Here's the date for the Galanthus - event in Hamburg. It will take place on 1st and 2nd march 2014 instead.
Provider come from belgium, netherlands , Germany and from England ! ( Joe Sharman)

http://garten-von-ehren-shop.de/wp/index.php/veranstaltungen-im-garten-von-ehren/veranstaltungen-2014/schneegloeckchentage-2014/ (http://garten-von-ehren-shop.de/wp/index.php/veranstaltungen-im-garten-von-ehren/veranstaltungen-2014/schneegloeckchentage-2014/)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Carolyn Walker on December 18, 2013, 12:41:16 AM: An American snowdrop event....
On Saturday, March 8, at 11 am, Matt Bishop, principal author of Snowdrops: A Monograph of Cultivated Galanthus (the snowdrop "bible:), is presenting the annual Bank to Bend Lecture on snowdrops at Winterthur Garden and Museum in Delaware. Admission of $20 for nonmembers/$10 for members includes a guided tour of Winterthur's famous March bank, one of the biggest displays of naturalized snowdrops in the U.S., and access to specialty nurseries selling snowdrops and other winter interest plants. To register, call 302-888-4600, www.winterthur.org (http://www.winterthur.org).

I highly encourage anyone who can to attend this event in order to hear forum member and snowdrop expert Matt Bishop speak, to tour this amazing garden, and to have access to the snowdrops and other winter interest plants for sale including those from my own nursery Carolyn's Shade Gardens. For information on Winterthur and photos from the garden during last year's event when Alan Street spoke, go here: http://carolynsshadegardens.com/2013/06/22/winterthur-part-1-late-winter-2013/. (http://carolynsshadegardens.com/2013/06/22/winterthur-part-1-late-winter-2013/.)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on December 18, 2013, 04:53:23 PM: Still no gala news ??? :-\ :'(
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 18, 2013, 05:29:00 PM: Yes, I was thinking that too, Emma. But I also thought that the lack of complaints this year might be indicative of a waning popularity for the "Galanthus Gala" now that times are hard and there are more competing events.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Thomas Seiler on December 18, 2013, 08:04:01 PM: The problem seems to be to find a new garden willing to open for so many people. It is easy to establish an event every year at the same place, but what makes the Gala the Gala is that it is every year at another place with a new garden to visit. But after so many years this is getting difficult.
And therefore only the Monksilver event should be called the Gala. They invented it!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uwe on December 22, 2013, 06:08:19 PM: Is it just true , no Gala in 2014? ???
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 22, 2013, 07:17:10 PM: The Gala is intended to take place on 15th February and I would be very surprised if it does not go ahead. But I don't recall it ever being this late in the year with no letters of invitation received.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Uwe on December 22, 2013, 08:08:56 PM: Hello Alan,
the journey from the " Germans-Galanthour 2014" goes to scotland and the gala is not mentioned. Until now, the "galanthour" always at the Gala. So my question.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 22, 2013, 08:52:33 PM: Uwe, I presume Iris Ney, the organiser of the "Galanthour 2014" coach tour from Germany could tell you why she has decided to go to Scotland. There are several venues in Scotland that would be logical choices for the Galanthus Gala but I'm not sure how far the majority of the regular Gala attendees who do not travel by coach would be prepared to venture.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on December 22, 2013, 09:03:54 PM: The SRGC Early Bulb Day is on 15th February in Dunblane and there are a great many openings planned for the Scottish Snowdrop Festival :
http://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/events/scottish-snowdrop-festival (http://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/events/scottish-snowdrop-festival)

"As part of Homecoming Scotland, the 2014 Scottish Snowdrop Festival runs from 1 February to 16 March. It features at least 53 venues, many of which are free to visit, and between them they will display hundreds of varieties of this delicate white flower.

Snowdrops are very versatile and this is reflected in the regional spread of gardens and places taking part, from Arbriachan Garden Nursery which overlooks Loch Ness, to the historic grounds of Dryburgh Abbey in The Scottish Borders.

Many of the gardens are opening especially for the festival, including both private collections and places which are usually closed in winter. Growing in size each year, this year's festival includes eight new places to visit. Taking part for the first time are Rossie House and the town of Coupar Angus in Perthshire, Bruckhills Croft in Aberdeenshire, Brooklands and Craichlaw in Dumfries & Galloway, Lindores House in The Kingdom of Fife, Islay Estate in Argyll & The Isles and West Plean House in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley

Some venues, including the National Trust for Scotland property Greenbank Garden in Glasgow, offer the chance to warm up with a cup of tea and a snack once you’ve ambled around the garden, and even purchase bulbs and gifts. Look out for events at a number of locations, including gardener-led walks at Dunskey Gardens in Portpatrick, a weekend of arts, crafts and cycling in Couper Angus, and the annual Snowdrops by Starlight event at Cambo Estate in Fife. This evening spectacular amongst the snowdrop woodlands will invite you to don a head torch and be led through a magical glen of light featuring kinetic and sound sculptures!"

So there are plenty of things to tempt our German Galanthophile friends to visit Scotland - and who knows, a change may be as good as a rest!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on December 22, 2013, 10:07:52 PM: I hope Joe Sharmans okay ? Maybe he is ill and that's why nothing's been said about the gala ???
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on December 22, 2013, 11:27:10 PM: I text him yesterday and got no reply.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 23, 2013, 12:02:03 AM: Even if Joe Sharman was incapacitated, he has friends and colleagues who should be able to step in to fill the breach; "mrohowes" who sells his nursery's snowdrops on eBay, for example. Indeed I'm not too far away myself and could spare a little time to pitch-in if help were needed. But if there was some last minute change of plans, say the garden visit fell through, that could lead to a delay. I'm sure we will find out eventually. Joe's rather secretive nature makes for mysteries like this.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on December 23, 2013, 08:22:08 AM: I am sure it will be a case of finalising plans - in the past when there have been glitches we have had to wait for our invitation! A huge amount of organization goes into the Gala, and Joe does like to do it all himself!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: ichristie on December 23, 2013, 10:55:10 AM: Hello all, I have had contact with Iris Ney, the German tour is to be in Scotland and I have organised some areas to visit we go to Brechin Castle then our nursery also they plan Cambo have suggested a special woodland walk near Cyril. I also contacted RBGE for a tour round their snowdrops any way we will make them all very welcome, the group are only in Scotland for 4 days so not much time, cheers Ian the Christie kind.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Thomas Seiler on December 23, 2013, 03:13:53 PM: As Iris writes in her German newsletter, she got a Christmas card from Joe with the note, there would be no Gala next year. Therefore she decided to organize the tour to Scotland.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 23, 2013, 03:36:15 PM: Well it would be sad if the Gala does not take place in 2014 and if it has definitely been cancelled, discourteous of Joe Sharman not to let this be more widely known. Hopefully there has just been some confusion caused by a delay, rather than an outright cancellation.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: uvularia on December 23, 2013, 05:03:24 PM: I have it on good authority, that there is a Gala intended but there is difficulty finding a new venue at present. If this continues to be a problem then an old venue will be used.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 23, 2013, 05:37:29 PM: Thanks Uvularia; that is much as I suspected. However there isn't too much time left to find any venue.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on December 23, 2013, 09:45:57 PM: I do hope there will be a gala . I will be sad I'd there isn't . Still it would mean I'd be free to go the the Shaftesbury snowdrop event I was invited to on that day .

I hope if it's not happening we will be told and can make other plans .
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Iris Ney on December 24, 2013, 01:38:55 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on December 22, 2013, 09:03:54 PM
So there are plenty of things to tempt our German Galanthophile friends to visit Scotland - and who knows, a change may be as good as a rest!

Definitely Maggi! Me (and my tour members) are very much looking forward to Scotland! Thank you so much at this point again Ian for your wonderful and spontaneous help!

I can't really assure that there will be no Gala at all!

Since September I kept on asking Joe about where we will go. (For me it is best to organize my Galantour in summer as I have much more time than and so early there is a good range of hotels that would be able to accomodate my group in February.) I first got response from Joe that he still is about to find a place and therefore can't tell where it will be at that point. Later in winter he did not answer but for me that means: he does not really have fixed something and is still in search of a place. For that reason I thought it would not be very helpful for me to bother him too much by asking - especially as I know how busy he is and that I am not the only person who tries to get him to respond ;).

In the christmas card he sent to me he wrote just two words about next years Gala: 'Gala stalled'. Therefore I decided to do something else with my group. For me that does not necessarily mean that there will definitely be no Gala - it could also be that Joe wanted to give me the chance to organize something else for my group as his organisation takes still a while. So I hope that he will at a certain point come back to all of us Galanthophiles that have to know about this event.

I wish you all a peaceful christmas with more than just tree ships ;).

Cheers,
Iris
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on December 24, 2013, 02:55:53 PM: Hello Iris,

We hope you and your companions will enjoy a fine tour to Scotland - we will do our best to provide sunshine and many flowers!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on December 24, 2013, 05:49:45 PM: Hello Iris, and welcome to the forum. Thank you so much for clarifying what you know about the Galanthus Gala 2014; "stalled" was much as we surmised. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time in Scotland (weather permitting).
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: RichardW on December 28, 2013, 03:24:54 PM: Although the calendar is very busy I'm hoping to have the usual informal meet here on Sun 2nd March, don't think that clashes with anything (please correct me if I'm wrong!) and it will have to be cleared with the owners when they return in the new year, want to use the tea room again which shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 05, 2014, 09:18:10 AM: Harveys Garden Plants (east of Bury St. Edmunds) are holding "A Celebration of Snowdrops" on Saturday 8th February. I have not been able to ascertain the details; the event is listed here: http://www.harveysgardenplants.co.uk/Talks.asp (http://www.harveysgardenplants.co.uk/Talks.asp)

Nor has it been mentioned on this particular thread that the Galanthus Gala scheduled for 15th February has been cancelled but hopefully there will be a Snowdrop Collectors event in Shaftesbury. Maybe Brian can update his excellent list of all the events?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 05, 2014, 11:01:41 AM: Quote from: Maggi Young on September 05, 2013, 08:01:58 PM
Scottish Snowdrop Festival openings 1st Feb. - 16th March 2014

http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/ (http://www.camboestate.com/gardens/) Cambo Estate Gardens, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8QD
www.atholl-estates.co.uk (http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk) - and many others

http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx (http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/SeasonalJoys/Snowdrops/tabid/328/Default.aspx)
Snowdrop Talks 2014
"We are running a series of Snowdrop Talks on the Bowling Green with Head Gardener, Steve Quinton. will be talking about the history of the garden and the varieties of snowdrops in the garden. These will be held every Wednesday and Friday in February at 11.30 and 15.00."

http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf (http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/customcontent/files/10/Snowdrop%20Festival.pdf)
Shaftesbury and Gillingham Dorset Snowdrop Festival 14th February - 2nd March 2014

http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0 (http://www.hodsockpriory.com/snowdrops-0) Hodsock Snowdrops 1st February to 2nd March.2014

http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/ (http://www.goldsboroughhall.com/index.php/garden-days/snowdrops/) Goldsborough Hall , North Yorkshire

http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014 (http://www.rodehall.co.uk/news/114/Save-the-date--Snowdrop-Walks-2014) Rode Hall, Cheshire

http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm (http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm) Exmoor

http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html (http://www.angelajupe.ie/galanthus-festival.html) Bellefield House, Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Ireland.

January 25
The Ultimate Snowdrop Sale Myddelton House Gardens

February 1st - 28th

Primrose Hill, Lucan, Co. Dublin daily from 2pm to dusk

February 1
Alpine Garden Society's Snowdrop Day
"Snowdrop Gala and other Spring Treasures" Ballykealy Manor and Altamont Gardens

February 2
Blacksmiths Cottage Snowdrop Day Rushall, Norfolk
Ahwood Nurseries Snowdrop lecture
Jo Hynes ‘Higher Cherubeer' garden Dolton, Devon open
Rodmarton Manor

February 8/9
Kalmthout Arboretum (North of Antwerp) is holding their snowdrop weekend

February 8
Harveys Garden Plants - A Celebration of Snowdrops, east of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Spring Platt, Sutton Valence Kent 11-3

February 8th - 23rd:
Garden open at Burtown House, Athy, Co. Kildare

February 9
Snowdrops Gala at the Zaanse Schans
Rodmarton Manor
Spring Platt, Sutton Valence Kent 11-3

February 10th - 16th
Open days Altamont Gardens, Co. Carlow

February 12-16
Cambo Snowdrops by Starlight

February 13
Rodmarton Manor

February 13-15
De Boschhoeve in Wolfheze, The Netherlands

February 14
Jo Hynes ‘Higher Cherubeer' garden, Dolton, Devon open

February 15
~~Joe Sharman’s Snowdrop Gala~~ CANCELLED BUT: see new thread for
Shaftesbury's Inaugural Snowdrop Study, Sale & Social Day 15th February 2014 !http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.75

Snowdrops ..study, sale and social see:
https://www.facebook.com/ShaftesburySnowdrops (https://www.facebook.com/ShaftesburySnowdrops)
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.0 (http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.0)

"A Celebration of Irish Snowdrops", talks, naming of Irish snowdrops, garden visits and plant sales. Bellefield House, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly

February 16
Tim Ingram’s Copton Ash garden, Faversham Kent open
HPS Galanthus Group Members day at Ragley Hall
Rodmarton Manor
Deene Park

February 15 16
Sneeuwklokjeshof Bucaneve The Netherlands

February 16th - 23rd
Bellefield House Shinrone, Co. Offaly

February 18th
Colesbourne Gardens Study day

February 21/22
RHS London Plant & Design Show

February 22/3
The Nettetal Day

February 22nd & 23rd
Ballyrobert Cottage Garden and Nursery, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim

February 22
21, Chapel Street, Hacconby, Lincolnshire 11-5 for NGS (Cliff and Joan Curtis)
Snape Cottage garden
CGS Snowdrop Group Members day Benington Lordship

February 23
21, Chapel Street, Hacconby, Lincolnshire 11-5 for NGS (Cliff and Joan Curtis)
6, Robins Wood, Wansford, Cambridgeshire 11-4 for NGS (Forbes and Carole Smith)
Kent HPS have their 'Snowdrop & Hellebore Extravaganza' at Goodnestone Park Garden
Deene Park

February 24th - 28th
Coolcarrigan House, Coolcarrigan, Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare

February 27th
Welford Park Snowdrops Plant Fair

Also Chippenham Park every weekend in February (check website)
http://www.chippenhamparkgardens.info/information.htm (http://www.chippenhamparkgardens.info/information.htm)

March 1st and 2nd
Snowdrop event Maldfeldstraße 2, 21077 Hamburg

March 2nd
Forumists at Benington...contact Richard!

March 8th
Matt Bishop at Winterthur Garden and Museum in Delaware USA
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 05, 2014, 08:00:51 PM: Thanks Brian, I'd be lost without this list.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 05, 2014, 10:55:42 PM: You are most welcome Alan, it's the only way I could keep track of what's happening! There are two new events on the list too: Cliff and Joan Curtis NGS opening and Carole and Forbes Smith ... Both lovely and could be done together!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: RichardW on January 06, 2014, 05:49:58 AM: Both really nice gardens, last time I did both the heavens opened when I got to Robins wood so it was a quick run around, good cake though ;)
Title: 15th February- Co. Offaly, Republic of Ireland
Post by: Maggi Young on January 06, 2014, 11:22:45 AM: A Celebration and Naming of Irish Snowdrops- Belllefield House , Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Republic of Ireland

" Susan Tindall and Joy Parkinson are both coming down for the day so I think we should have an interesting time. you would be most welcome....."

pre-booking essential - see details below -

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contact Angela Jupe : +353 86 6002180 angelajupe@gmail.com

www.irishsnowdrops.org (http://www.irishsnowdrops.org)
Title: Other Irish Galanthus events or February 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 06, 2014, 11:32:11 AM: February 1st

"Snowdrop Gala and other Spring Treasures"
talks, tour and plant sales
venue: Ballykealy Manor and Altamont Gardens
contact: hesterforde@gmail.com & sales@altamontplants.com


February 1st - 28th

Primrose Hill, Lucan, Co. Dublin......a magical natural garden full of snowdrops, crocus and cyclamen. Home to Robin Hall, where many of the most famous Irish snowdrop cultivars have been found and named for family members and friends. Open daily from 2pm to dusk


February 8th - 23rd:

Garden open at Burtown House, Athy, Co. Kildare.
Garden, Café and Art Gallery


February 10th - 16th

Open days with guided tours and plant sales at Altamont Gardens, Co. Carlow


February 15th

"A Celebration of Irish Snowdrops", talks, naming of Irish snowdrops, garden visits and plant sales.
venue: Bellefield House, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly
contact: angelajupe@gmail.com.


February 16th - 23rd

Bellefield House Shinrone, Co. Offaly
Garden open with over 200 varieties of snowdrops on show.
Entry fee €5 includes refreshments with proceeds in aid of RSPCA


February 22nd & 23rd

Ballyrobert Cottage Garden and Nursery,
Ballyclare, Co. Antrim
A guided tour of the garden and its collection and display of snowdrops, with on-site demonstrations on propagation and planting will be provided.
Entrance fee £6 includes tea/coffee


February 24th - 28th

Coolcarrigan House, Coolcarrigan, Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare....
a beautifull avenue of spring bulbs including snowdrops and crocus leads to a wonderfull arboretum of trees and shrubs containing many unusual specimens with winter and spring interest.
Contact: Robert Wilson-Wright email: rww@coolcarrigan.ie www.coolcarrigan.ie (http://www.coolcarrigan.ie)
Title: Re: 15th February- Co. Offaly, Republic of Ireland
Post by: mark smyth on January 06, 2014, 04:58:02 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on January 06, 2014, 11:22:45 AM
A Celebration and Naming of Irish Snowdrops- Belllefield House , Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Republic of Ireland

I'd love to hear about the new snowdrops in the afternoon
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: carolesmith on January 06, 2014, 05:51:42 PM: Quote from: Brian Ellis on January 05, 2014, 10:55:42 PM
You are most welcome Alan, it's the only way I could keep track of what's happening! There are two new events on the list too: Cliff and Joan Curtis NGS opening and Carole and Forbes Smith ... Both lovely and could be done together!
Thanks for your kind comments Brian and Richard. I must get down to some cake baking in between all these tempting events.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Johnm on January 07, 2014, 08:31:00 PM: Hi everyone.
If anyone is down in Kent on the 8th or 9th February we are open again under The NGS 11am to 3pm
At Spring Platt, Sutton Valence ME17 3BY.
Hot soup and refreshment to keep you going.
You will be very welcome with the collection still expanding.
John & Carolyn Millen
For further info see: www.kentsnowdrops.com (http://www.kentsnowdrops.com)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: RichardW on January 07, 2014, 08:47:48 PM: Hoping to visit this year, weather permitting & Cliff's & Carole's again, looking forward to seeing more gardens & less work!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 09, 2014, 12:40:44 PM: News from Wol and Sue at Glen Chantry about events where they will be selling bulbs this season:

" We hope to see as many of you as possible at one of the events listed below.

Snowdrop Event Dates Glen Chantry Snowdrops are booked to sell at in 2014

We have a very large selection of choice snowdrops established in individual pots to offer at the events below. Many are varieties that we do not have in sufficient quantities to offer in our full resting bulb list. We intend to share them out fairly between the events we are attending. A list of varieties will be available at the events. To enable us to offer the widest selection at the events, we regret that we cannot accept pre orders.

Sat Jan 25th Myddleton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG 10.30-12.00 Entry to sale £3.50 on the day. Entry to the famous former garden of E.A.Bowles which is being rapidly and carefully restored is free.

Sat Feb 1st A.G.S. Snowdrop Conference at NFU Centre, Stratford on Avon [Tickets for event and/or plants sale from AGS Centre Pershore 01386 554790 A pre booked event.

Sat Feb 8th Harvey’s Snowdrop Event at Great Green, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3SJ 10-2 Entry £2.20 [£2 for RHS members] on the day

Sat Feb 15th Gala CANCELLED

Sat Feb 22nd CGS Snowdrop Group Day at Cottered Village Hall and Bennington Lordship, Hertfordshire. For details and tickets Contact Pamela Lucas, 29 Stert Street, Abingdon Oxon OX14 3JF 01235 555536 snowdrops@pamelalucas.co.uk

Hopefully we can look forward to seeing you at some of the events shown above.

With every good wish for an enjoyable snowdrop season in 2014,

Sue and Wol Staines "

Glen Chantry, Ishams Chase, Wickham Bishops, Essex CM8 3LG E-mail- glenchantrysnowdrops@talktalk.net
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 10, 2014, 07:23:09 AM: Painswick Rococo Gardens are already on the list but there is a good article on them here: http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Gardening-Stunning-snowdrops-Painswick-Rococo/story-20422228-detail/story.html (http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Gardening-Stunning-snowdrops-Painswick-Rococo/story-20422228-detail/story.html)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 10, 2014, 08:16:42 PM: Shaftesbury's Inaugural Snowdrop Study, Sale & Social Day 15th February 2014

http://www.snowdrops.moonfruit.com/download/i/mark_dl/u/4010999404/4604016784/Shaftesbury%20Snowdrop%20Study%20Day.pdf (http://www.snowdrops.moonfruit.com/download/i/mark_dl/u/4010999404/4604016784/Shaftesbury%20Snowdrop%20Study%20Day.pdf)

http://www.snowdrops.moonfruit.com/sponsor/4567641188/Snowdrop-Study-Sale-and-Social-Day/7265759 (http://www.snowdrops.moonfruit.com/sponsor/4567641188/Snowdrop-Study-Sale-and-Social-Day/7265759)

See all about this day here :
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.0 (http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.0)

Talks from some well known Forumists- and with the support of the SRGC Forum !
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 11, 2014, 05:16:49 PM: Just heard on Radio Norfolk today that on February 2 Blacksmiths Cottage Snowdrop Day Rushall, Norfolk will be more of a local sale ie no speakers this year. Next year it will be later so that the risk of getting stuck in the muddy field when parking will be lessened!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 12, 2014, 05:43:31 PM: Ben tells me that the Blacksmith's day this year will be a free event 10am-2pm with a selection of nurseries (inside) and the opportunity to view some of the growing beds (contain 200+ cultivars) including the new (unseen) Norfolk snowdrops.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: colineddie1 on January 13, 2014, 01:02:24 AM: A belated Happy New Year to everyone - is anyone going to Myddleton and does anyone know who will be selling - Iam really hoping to get a couple of snowdrops that have been on my wish list for a few years now.

Last year they produced a small taster list of sellers and what seemed to be quite rare plants but I cannot find anything as yet.

As this will be my first outing to an 'event' can anyone give me any guidance on what to expect please.

Thanks
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on January 13, 2014, 07:42:54 AM: Head gardener hasn't heard who's going to be there yet . I know Glen Chantry are going to be there .
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 13, 2014, 07:51:15 AM: Last year a long queue formed at the entrance to the event; you would need to get there perhaps an hour in advance of the opening time to be towards the front of the queue. Staff move up the queue and sell tickets so there is no delay at the start. At the official opening time there is a big rush and the most sought-after snowdrops sell-out almost very quickly indeed. After the first 15 minutes or so things calm down and there will be plenty left.

The only sellers we know will be there in 2014 are Wol and Sue Staines (Glen Chantry). They usually hand out a list of what will be available on their stand prior to the opening.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 13, 2014, 09:04:36 AM: Ivy Cottage snowdrops will also be there (Michael and Anne Broadhurst) and I think you can just about guarantee that besides Monksilver ie Joe Sharman, Valerie Bexley and Richard Bashford from Woodchippings would be selling.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: RichardW on January 13, 2014, 11:13:57 AM: If anyone wants to coma back to Benington after the sale let me know, Is only about 30 mins away straight up A10 then a few lanes, can easily arrange a walk around the garden. Not sure how much there will be to see, masses are probably still many weeks away but varieties are shooting up fast.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: colineddie1 on January 13, 2014, 12:05:23 PM: Thank you so much for the heads up - does anyone know who would possibly have my wish list on their stands -
E.A. Bowles
rosemary Burnham
Any spikey snowdrops - fluff in particular

I know I am not asking for much but fingers n toes are crossed - oh and Mr Blobby

Thank you all for your wonderful advice - Jane
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Martin Baxendale on January 13, 2014, 01:50:01 PM: Monksilver Nursery (Joe Sharman) should have E.A. Bowles, and Glen Chantry Snowdrops (Sue and Wol Staines) should have Rosemary Burnham.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 13, 2014, 02:23:35 PM: Quote from: colineddie1 on January 13, 2014, 12:05:23 PM
Any spikey snowdrops - fluff in particular

I know I am not asking for much but fingers n toes are crossed - oh and Mr Blobby

Also probably from Joe Sharman at Monksilver.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 13, 2014, 02:38:48 PM: Monksilver Nursey was the first to get hold of and sell 'E.A.Bowles' and (I'm pretty sure) 'Mr Blobby'; they're both relatively new so I would be surprised if you found another nursery selling them yet. They have also 'launched' a number of new spikey doubles.

'Rosemary Burnham', by contrast, is a well-established snowdrop that might potentially turn up on any stand although Martin is right that Glen Chantry are a good bet.

So, whilst standing in the queue, get the Glen Chantry handout and check to see if 'Rosemary Burnham' is on sale. If it is, rush over there as soon as the gates are open and ask for it by name so you don't waste time looking. Once purchased, hurry over to see Joe Sharman. You might be able to order snowdrops for delivery/collection later in the season if he has not bought all the ones you want.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: colineddie1 on January 13, 2014, 05:57:57 PM: Thank you such everyone for your advice - I may even meet some of you there - there have been sales of Mr Blobby on Ebay for the last couple of years but the price it went for was very commendable.

I will be setting off very early in the morning to get there for opening times so if anyone hears me snoring please kick me.

Thanks

Jane
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 13, 2014, 06:54:00 PM: Quote from: colineddie1 on January 13, 2014, 05:57:57 PM
I will be setting off very early in the morning to get there for opening times so if anyone hears me snoring please kick me.
Thanks
Jane
Jane, think of Paddington Bear with his label "please look after this bear" - make yourself a nice big label that says "Please wake up this snoozing SRGC galanthophile " ;) ;D

I hope you have a great time!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: uvularia on January 13, 2014, 09:43:29 PM: Quote from: colineddie1 on January 13, 2014, 12:05:23 PM

Any spikey snowdrops - fluff in particular

I know I am not asking for much but fingers n toes are crossed - oh and Mr Blobby

I think I got Fluff from Harveys or Avon Bulbs
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: colineddie1 on January 14, 2014, 08:32:33 AM: Thanks so much - I tried to get Fluff but they don't have any left and there is a reserve list - it was from Harveys - Avon don't have it - but they do or did have Irish Green and another spikey - both on order :)
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Post by: emma T on January 14, 2014, 08:47:11 AM: I'm pretty sure I got my fluff from Avon , not words I thought I'd ever write lol we are in talks to get Avon to come to the Shaftesbury snowdrop day .
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: colineddie1 on January 18, 2014, 12:45:02 PM: Can anyone advise me on if card payment is taken as it cash only - just want to know how much I need to rob the bank for ;D. - Getting a little bit excited now - but not at the prospect of being on the road at 6ish am - the things we do for snowdrops :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 18, 2014, 01:25:46 PM: Raid the cash machines!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 18, 2014, 04:50:01 PM: Snowdrop sales at such events are almost inevitably made in cash and without the aid of a cash register so you don't get a receipt. Stands are rarely labelled so if you don't recognise the vendor you may not even know who you are buying from! In part this reflects the fact that many snowdrop vendors operate on a very small scale; some are essentially collectors selling spares.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 21, 2014, 12:17:37 PM: Details of Roger Harvey's sale event below:

“A celebration of snowdrops”

A chance to see and buy rare Galanthus and get expert advice from renowned collectors
All undercover and frost free

Rare species and cultivars will be on display and for sale from
Harveys Garden Plants Collection

and from other renowned collectors:
Glen Chantry, Matt Bishop, Richard Bashford, Michael Broadhurst, Avon Bulbs and Riverside Bulbs

Entry - £2.50 per person, £2.00 for RHS members

Harveys Garden Plants, Great Green, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3SJ Tel 01359 233363
www.harveysgardenplants.co.uk (http://www.harveysgardenplants.co.uk) or mail@harveysgardenplants.co.uk
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on January 24, 2014, 11:51:31 AM: Those lucky people going to the Myddleton House sale tomorrow might like to see some of those that will be available:

http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/whatson/the-ultimate-snowdrop-sale/ (http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/whatson/the-ultimate-snowdrop-sale/)

Happy shopping :D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: RichardW on January 24, 2014, 12:09:27 PM: Have to get priorities right so I'll be there early for breakfast :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Tim Ingram on January 24, 2014, 02:46:12 PM: Thanks Brian - can't seem to access that at the moment but will try later. This will be our first sojourn into the more rarified world of snowdrops so we might wait until after the initial 15 minutes rush that Alan mentioned! On a much smaller and simpler scale we are preparing a small display for the 'Best of Faversham' market on the 1st February, inspired in part by the posts on here - I don't think many local gardeners will pay so much for plants but we aim to give background information on a range of plants to illustrate the connections to gardens and gardeners, especially a few in Kent itself, and hopefully encourage some hardy souls to visit us later in the month!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: chasw on January 24, 2014, 03:24:47 PM: Does anyone know if Margaret Owen is opening this year,its normally the last Sunday in February
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 24, 2014, 06:25:11 PM: There are lots of gardens open for "snowdrop visits" from the NGS scheme : http://www.ngs.org.uk/news-features/features/snowdrop-garden-openings.aspx (http://www.ngs.org.uk/news-features/features/snowdrop-garden-openings.aspx) - includine quite afew owned by forumists, I see!

But, you might prefer a day where you can learn lots, be entertained and get a spot of retail therapy ...... in which case, you need Shaftesbury's Inaugural Snowdrop Study, Sale & Social Day on 15th February 2014 ..... Three talks by fine speakers- sales ..... what could be better for those in striking distance of Shaftesbury on that day?

See all details here : http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.msg291887#msg291887 (http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11212.msg291887#msg291887) 8)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: chasw on January 24, 2014, 06:40:42 PM: Margaret Owen does not open under the NGS scheme though Maggie,so wondered if anyone had heard. I normally see her at the gala to find out,but that is not possible this year.............sadly
Already booked for Shaftesbury ;)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 24, 2014, 06:42:51 PM: Quote from: chasw on January 24, 2014, 06:40:42 PM
Margaret Owen does not open under the NGS scheme though Maggie,so wondered if anyone had heard
Already booked for Shaftesbury ;)

Yes, I Know that , Chas, but was wanting to mention the large number of gardens open - and give the Shaftesbury day another mention - I'm sure some of the 'drop fiends here will have the info you need .......
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: chasw on January 24, 2014, 06:44:00 PM: Oooops OK sorry Maggie
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 24, 2014, 06:48:16 PM: Quote from: chasw on January 24, 2014, 06:44:00 PM
Oooops OK sorry Maggie

No worries, Chas - I should have said I wasn't replying to your post but tootling off on a Shaftesbury tangent!!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 25, 2014, 07:31:29 AM: Maggi, thanks for that link to the NGS Snowdrop Open Gardens listing. I have been checking the NGS web site regularly waiting for this to appear and now, finally, it has.

I had a very pleasant visit to see the snowdrops at Rosemount in Northamptonshire last year http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=23144 (http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=23144) . The garden is also covered in naturalised crocuses and looks lovely in February.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: ichristie on January 25, 2014, 09:01:42 AM: Hello, Margaret Own phoned me last week her open day is on Feb 23rd a Sunday I intend to go with Cyril, cheers Ian the Christie kind
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: chasw on January 25, 2014, 04:23:59 PM: Thanks Ian,I shall see you there
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on January 28, 2014, 01:00:51 PM: Have we had note of the snowdrop days at Cathy Portier's place in Belgium?

See all details here : http://www.vrvforum.be/?p=2754 (http://www.vrvforum.be/?p=2754)
Snowdrop weekends :
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 February
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February (from 9 to 17 hrs)

Alpenplantenkwekerij Cathy Portier
Cathy Portier en Jan Van de Sijpe

Margareta van Vlaanderenstraat 27
8310 Sint-Kruis BRUGGE

tel : +32 50 37 00 03
kwekerij: www.alpenplanten.be (http://www.alpenplanten.be)
e-shops: www.coolplants.com (http://www.coolplants.com)
blog: blog.coolplants.com
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: hwscot on January 29, 2014, 11:27:26 PM: apologies for ignorance .. if Ian and Cyril are going to Margaret Owen's does that imply she's somewhere on the east of Scotland? Is it appropriate to ask directions / details, or is it by invitation?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on January 30, 2014, 08:38:09 AM: Margaret Owen lives in a village near Shrewsbury in Shropshire. She opens her garden for charity. Here is a link to the 2012 announcement http://shropshire-disability.net/open-garden-event-aid-shrewsbury-districtms-society/ (http://shropshire-disability.net/open-garden-event-aid-shrewsbury-districtms-society/) . I cannot find anything for 2014 but I imagine the times and price will be much the same.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 03, 2014, 11:07:08 PM: Kevock Garden: open Sunday March 2nd from 12 to 3 for Snowdrop Festival. EH18 1HT.

Sunday March 2nd 2014 Stella and David Kevock Garden open Scotland's Gardens 16 Kevock Road, Lasswade, 12 noon to 3 pm

www.kevockgarden.co.uk (http://www.kevockgarden.co.uk)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: steve owen on February 10, 2014, 09:08:45 AM: Back from Holland/Belgium over a stormy North Sea. Kalmthout Arboretum was pretty sodden and the snowdrop event lacked some of the prominent names such as Valentin Wijnen, so I was disappointed in hoping to be able to see some of the more recent Continental discoveries. Called in to see the Dutch National Collection at Annie Fallingers where I received a warm greeting. Annie is growing lots of different varieties very well in a rich loamy soil. (Thou shalt not covert thy neighbour's ox, nor his ass, nor his soil etc...). As always when large numbers of different varieties of snowdrops are growing close together, some interesting seedlings had appeared and been marked by Annie.

Overnight at Volendam. Broek-in-Waterland had huge numbers of wildfowl - overwintering Whooper swans, geese, ducks, snowbuntings, even cranes. The highlight of the visit along with the fish soup at Volendam and the kibbeling at Marken.

Battled across the polders in gale force winds on Sunday morning to an equally warm welcome at Zaandam, for Gerard Oud's Zaanse Schans snowdrops event. This event felt like de Boschoeve but on a smaller scale, with nurserymen selling plenty of other types of plant in addition to snowdrops - rhubarb alongside Arnott. Found Daphne Bholua Gurkha and also Edgworthia Chrysantha Red Dragon, which I have only ever seen previously at Kew. Result! Gerard had a flowering pot of Elizabeth Harrison on his stand, which was attracting the photographers.

I recommend this event to any UK galanthophile who also enjoys birdwatching.
Steve
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Gerard Oud on February 10, 2014, 12:28:15 PM: Thank you Steve, you were very welcome although you arrived a bit too early. But as they say, the early bird gest the worm ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on February 10, 2014, 02:34:13 PM: The SHAFTESBURY EVENT HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED

every thing is going ahead as planned

Don't know where the rumour came from !

It's not cancelled
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Rudi B. on February 18, 2014, 01:08:54 AM: Hello,

yes it's true!
The Nettetaler Snowdrop days, the brand new variety, Gal. niv. scharlockii 'Horst Kaufmann' a 100% poculiforme plant world premiere.

Rudi

(http://abload.de/img/dscn6537y9su9.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=dscn6537y9su9.jpg)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 01:13:20 AM: Well that is going to excite the green lovers, Rudi!
Title: Irish Snowdrops
Post by: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 01:20:02 AM: After the success of the Irish Snowdrop Day, "A Celebration and Naming of Irish Snowdrops" (http://www.irishsnowdrops.org/) in Offaly, Republic of Ireland last weekend, here's something by Paddy Tobin that will be of interest to those enthused by the 'drops that have been found in Ireland :

http://irishgardenplantsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Some-Irish-Snowdrops-by-Paddy-Tobin.pdf (http://irishgardenplantsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Some-Irish-Snowdrops-by-Paddy-Tobin.pdf)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Lina Hesseling on February 18, 2014, 09:45:15 AM: Thanks for sharing, Maggie.

Paddy I loved to read it. I will print it and keep it with my snowdrop books!

Lina.
Title: Irish Snowdrops
Post by: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 10:28:03 AM: Happy to help, Lina - I thought it worth knowing about !
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Leena on February 18, 2014, 03:06:59 PM: Quote from: Lina Hesseling on February 18, 2014, 09:45:15 AM
Thanks for sharing, Maggie.
Paddy I loved to read it. I will print it and keep it with my snowdrop books!

Thanks from me, too.
I already printed it also. :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on February 18, 2014, 03:17:21 PM: Paddy here is 'Mary O'Brien'
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 03:58:28 PM: Quote from: vivienr on February 14, 2014, 09:54:57 PM
(re "1600 snowdrop and thefts)
One knock-on effect of all this is on large gardens which are open regularly with snowdrop collections and which cannot provide the security that a nursery can.
Tonight I have just been looking for opening details of three 'stately home' gardens near here which have opened with special snowdrop events that I have been to in the past. One is not opening now until the end of March and the other two have removed all mention of their snowdrop collections from their websites. Such a shame.

Luckily The National Garden Scheme has a long list still of gardens open to view snowdrops :
http://www.ngs.org.uk/news-features/features/snowdrop-garden-openings.aspx (http://www.ngs.org.uk/news-features/features/snowdrop-garden-openings.aspx)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on February 18, 2014, 04:03:40 PM: Quote from: Rudi B. on February 18, 2014, 01:08:54 AM
the brand new variety, Gal. niv. scharlockii 'Horst Kaufmann' a 100% poculiforme plant world premiere.
(http://abload.de/img/dscn6537y9su9.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=dscn6537y9su9.jpg)

wow! Is it available to buy?
Title: Re: Irish Snowdrops
Post by: Paddy Tobin on February 18, 2014, 08:04:44 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on February 18, 2014, 01:20:02 AM
After the success of the Irish Snowdrop Day, "A Celebration and Naming of Irish Snowdrops" (http://www.irishsnowdrops.org/) in Offaly, Republic of Ireland last weekend, here's something by Paddy Tobin that will be of interest to those enthused by the 'drops that have been found in Ireland :

http://irishgardenplantsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Some-Irish-Snowdrops-by-Paddy-Tobin.pdf (http://irishgardenplantsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Some-Irish-Snowdrops-by-Paddy-Tobin.pdf)

I am very flattered by this posting, Maggi, and by the kind comments which followed. Many thanks for your kindness.

The two articles were written for the newsletter of the Irish Garden Plant Society about two years ago. The list of Irish snowdrops there is not complete but I was inclined to stick with those I knew best rather than depend on what I had heard of read about.

Now, Mark, did I hear you say you had a spare bulb????
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on February 18, 2014, 10:05:16 PM: I wasn't offered any when I visited Robin. I cant believe its four years since I was there
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Anthonyh on February 20, 2014, 09:47:13 PM: That's a stunning snowdrop!

I just wondered if anyone was going to the RHS show tomorrow? I'm a little put off by all that's happened, but work would allow a very quick trip down...

I'm trying to decide at the last minute...
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on February 20, 2014, 09:51:17 PM: I think you'll find a good few forumists there, Anthony, although not me this year.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on February 20, 2014, 10:20:02 PM: I will be mooching around there for most of the day ;D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Anthonyh on February 20, 2014, 11:07:41 PM: That's good Emma... still trying to decide... but I'll probably see you tomorrow then.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: carolesmith on February 25, 2014, 09:16:14 PM: Having just recovered from a successful NGS opening on Sunday I would like to thank everyone who came, from both near and far, for their kind support and comments. It is enjoyable to share the interest in snowdrops and our garden with others.
Many thanks
Carole
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Alan_b on February 25, 2014, 09:45:09 PM: I managed to get to Carole's garden this year and very much enjoyed it. Carole makes great virtue of the necessity of dealing with a large number of tall trees. She has a fantastic garden with some wonderful displays of snowdrops as well as other winter plants. Here is just one example of her many snowdrops.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 26, 2014, 12:38:22 AM: Quote from: carolesmith on February 25, 2014, 09:16:14 PM
Having just recovered from a successful NGS opening on Sunday I would like to thank everyone who came, from both near and far, for their kind support and comments. It is enjoyable to share the interest in snowdrops and our garden with others.
Many thanks
Carole
So pleased the day went well, Carole - it is wonderful that there are people like you willing to share their gardens with the public. I'll bet all the visitors had a super time.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: hwscot on February 26, 2014, 01:54:10 AM: Dunninald .. we had a great afternoon there, Sunday past. Some great plantings through the woodlands, long views through gaps and cleared spaces that lead your eye nicely .. some huge patches with large spaces between them. A good mix of forms and some very generous self-seeding in places.

http://dunninald.weebly.com/ (http://dunninald.weebly.com/)

Very welcoming vibe. Also, excellent soup, cakes, and very generous pot of tea. We felt that being charged £18,000 for tea, cake and soup for two was a bit steep, but recalculation brought the figure down to much more reasonable level.
Would post a pic but can't seem to get the file size down for some reason.

by dint of much crushing
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on February 26, 2014, 08:52:13 AM: Quote from: hwscot on February 26, 2014, 01:54:10 AM
We felt that being charged £18,000 for tea, cake and soup for two was a bit steep,

Just think how many snowdrops you could have bought! ;)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: hwscot on February 26, 2014, 09:07:42 AM: Quote from: mark smyth on February 26, 2014, 08:52:13 AM
Just think how many snowdrops you could have bought! ;)

And an acre or two of woodland to grow them in, at that price.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on February 26, 2014, 09:25:47 AM: Well, I'm a great believer that we can learn something new every day and one of my day's lessons has been news of Dunninald - I confess I'd never heard of the place and it looks lovely - I see they have a bluebell day in May too.
How embarrassing not to have known of this castle :-[ Mind you, I'm notoriously stingy so perhaps with teas in the thousands it's better I didn't know - shock might have killed me!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: johnralphcarpenter on February 26, 2014, 10:28:59 AM: Quote from: mark smyth on February 26, 2014, 08:52:13 AM
Just think how many snowdrops you could have bought! ;)
Yes, it could be into double figures!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Mavers on February 26, 2014, 10:47:09 AM: Fantastic snowdrop Mark.

Also that 'Emerlad Isle' Alan is a lovely green..........some EI's I've seen are very pale.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on February 26, 2014, 11:13:25 AM: Quote from: Mavers on February 26, 2014, 10:47:09 AM
Fantastic snowdrop Mark.
/quote]

Me? Which one?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Tim Harberd on February 26, 2014, 12:17:34 PM: I Went to Goldsborough Hall on Sunday (HG5 8NR)..an all together smaller event than Hodsock.. So it suited me! In the middle of 2906 you can see the sales table (which only sold snowdrops... and a good range, supplied by a nursery up Middlesbrough way), with the refreshments conservatory to the left.. In the garden they had clumps of about twenty different snowdrop cultivars, all labelled. The clumps looked like they’d been in for 4 or 5 years, but the combination of wind/light levels dissuaded me from taking any photos. Still; very interesting to see various plants in a garden setting. Hellebores and cyclamen were much less in evidence than at Hodsock, and I didn't see any snowflakes.... No kiddies play area either!!
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Mavers on February 26, 2014, 03:49:31 PM: The photo you posted Mark of Gal. niv. scharlockii 'Horst Kaufmann'.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on February 26, 2014, 04:29:04 PM: Oh yes. I just quoted it from a previous post.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: ichristie on February 26, 2014, 05:06:44 PM: Hello all, super pictures as usual, I went to Margaret Owens day with Cyril a very long drive but to meet so many people was special one very special was Ruby Baker, here are pics, cheers Ian the Christie kind
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: ichristie on February 26, 2014, 05:08:23 PM: A few more, cheers Ian
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: MR GRUMPY on February 26, 2014, 07:05:17 PM: Great to see the photo's of Margaret's winter wonderland,First time i've missed it in the last ten years :(.But it's looking great as always..
Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: mark smyth on February 26, 2014, 07:08:32 PM: No names for the snowdrops Ian?

Steve do you mean we've rubbed shoulders without knowing?
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: emma T on February 26, 2014, 09:29:58 PM: Ruby Baker is just an amazing lady , a real honour to meet her this year
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: steve owen on February 27, 2014, 07:15:53 PM: To Welford Park Plant Fair today. Sunshine, carpets of snowdrops, and plant stalls (including snowdrops) set up on lawns with plenty of space, spaced-out visitors, barbecuing sausages, helpful unpressured stall holders - in fact a pleasurable experience and the complete opposite to the cattle market that is Myddleton House. And some uncommon snowdrops for sale such as Marlie Raphael and Prague Spring.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: MR GRUMPY on February 27, 2014, 07:24:05 PM: Quote from: mark smyth on February 26, 2014, 07:08:32 PM
No names for the snowdrops Ian?

Steve do you mean we've rubbed shoulders without knowing?
;)I'm mouse in real life.Your not bad at packing..... :D
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Cyril L on February 27, 2014, 10:40:55 PM: It was not just snowdrops on sale at Margaret Owen's day.
Could not decide what plant this was to put a label.
G. Woodpecker
G. Kew Green? (not sure whether I got this right)
G. Tiggywinkle
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Cyril L on February 27, 2014, 10:44:36 PM: G. Ruby's Gold (Ruby Baker)
G. Berkeley (or is it Byrkley?)
G. Blue Trym
G. Green Comet
G. Jubilee Green
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Cyril L on February 27, 2014, 10:49:38 PM: G. Mrs Enid Bromley
G. Margaret Owen
G. Flocon de Neige
G. Spetchley Yellow
G. Benjamin Oppenheimer

There were a lot more. Over 500 varieties listed.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Lina Hesseling on February 28, 2014, 09:42:18 AM: Cyril, do you know where the name 'Blue Trym' comes from? Is it for the color of the leaves?
Never heard of this one.

Lina.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Lina Hesseling on February 28, 2014, 09:44:42 AM: Loved your pictures, Cyril. I do not think I will ever get there. It is always great to see other people's pictures then.

Lina.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on February 28, 2014, 10:09:02 AM: Quote from: Cyril L on February 27, 2014, 10:44:36 PM
It's pronounced G. Berkeley (but spelt Byrkley)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: MR GRUMPY on February 28, 2014, 07:31:34 PM: Cyril,
Thanks for posting the pictures.It's nice to see how they are progressing,even though i wasn't there this year.

Just a note to anybody that bought Galanthus'North Green Only' in 2013,It is the WRONG NAME,It's actualy 'Jubilee Green'.We don't want the same plant in circulation with two names. ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Cyril L on February 28, 2014, 07:57:27 PM: Quote from: Lina Hesseling on February 28, 2014, 09:42:18 AM
Cyril, do you know where the name 'Blue Trym' comes from? Is it for the color of the leaves?
Never heard of this one.

Lina.
Lina, the 'blue' is for the colour of the leaves, quite different compared with other 'Trym' type varieties.
It is on currently on ebay with 23 hrs to go.

Forgot to add the link:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Galanthus-Blue-Trym-Snowdrop-Bulb-/171246620310?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item27df180e96 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Galanthus-Blue-Trym-Snowdrop-Bulb-/171246620310?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item27df180e96)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Cyril L on February 28, 2014, 08:04:56 PM: Quote from: Brian Ellis on February 28, 2014, 10:09:02 AM
It's pronounced G. Berkeley (but spelt Byrkley)
The label in Margaret Owen's garden clearly had Byrkley, but in David Bromley's garden which we visited on Saturday, it was labelled Berkeley. I assume it is one and the same.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Cyril L on February 28, 2014, 08:21:10 PM: Quote from: MR GRUMPY on February 28, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
Cyril,
Thanks for posting the pictures.It's nice to see how they are progressing,even though i wasn't there this year.

Just a note to anybody that bought Galanthus'North Green Only' in 2013,It is the WRONG NAME,It's actualy 'Jubilee Green'.We don't want the same plant in circulation with two names. ??? ??? ???
Steve, the snowdrops were looking good. I was there 2 years ago when I first met you and I think they looked better this time, despite the fact that every year many are lifted for selling. One exception I noticed was Boyd's Double only had 1 flower this time. Here is a picture taken 2 years ago.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: MR GRUMPY on February 28, 2014, 08:32:46 PM: Cyril you remembered :D .
Pity about 'Boyd's Double' .I thought Margaret had found the secret of how to grow this cultivar well.I guess it's just a frustrating plant to please.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Lina Hesseling on February 28, 2014, 08:39:44 PM: Thanks for the info, Cyril.
£120 already on Ebay. More then I can/want to pay.
But it is a very special one.

Lina.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on February 28, 2014, 10:08:34 PM: Quote from: Cyril L on February 28, 2014, 08:04:56 PM
The label in Margaret Owen's garden clearly had Byrkley, but in David Bromley's garden which we visited on Saturday, it was labelled Berkeley. I assume it is one and the same.
I think it is Cyril, my notes from Joe's talk at Blacksmith's snowdrop day in 2012:
Quote
Byrkley (pronounced as Berkeley), from Shropshire: a huge G. monostictus, with all parts being extremely large
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Cyril L on March 01, 2014, 09:59:40 PM: Quote from: MR GRUMPY on February 28, 2014, 08:32:46 PM
Cyril you remembered :D .
Pity about 'Boyd's Double' .I thought Margaret had found the secret of how to grow this cultivar well.I guess it's just a frustrating plant to please.
I remember Margaret Owen told me the secret is it should be planted very deep but obviously it does not always perform. For me it is the most desirable spiky snowdrop and still a holy grail.
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on March 01, 2014, 10:32:39 PM: It is wonderful that we all have differing tastes - I am constantly astonished at the number of people who seem to be captivated by spiky 'drops - "desirable" is not a word I would ever use in a sentence with "spiky snowdrop". I find them all hideous. :-X
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on March 11, 2014, 05:34:55 PM: Possibly the last chance to attend an English snowdrop sale this year?

Joe Sharman's 'Spring Fling' this Saturday at Monksilver Nursery from 10 am

Monksilver Nursery
Oakington Road
Cottenham
Cambridge
CB24 8TW
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on March 11, 2014, 05:48:28 PM: Spring Fling will be a pleasant diversion for those unable to get north for the Kendal Show :)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Brian Ellis on March 11, 2014, 05:49:57 PM: Not only might there be some discounted snowdrops ;) but other plants such as eranthis, cyclamen, erythronium pulmonaria, primula, scoliopus and other rarities.

Also selling will be John and Brenda Foster, Ben Potterton (Blacksmiths nursery), Tim Fuller (The Plantsmans Preference) and Andrew and Anita Thorp, so plenty of scope to spend some money 8)
Title: Re: Events/Sales 2014
Post by: Maggi Young on March 11, 2014, 05:52:45 PM: "discounted" eh? That's a SALE in my vocabulary! Yippee!

If there are Scoliopus I commend them to anyone dithering - they are delightful little plants. And I expect you already know what the BD's position is on Erythroniums....... 8)