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Title: Open Day at National Collection of Codonopsis 3rd April
Post by: Maggi Young on April 02, 2016, 07:39:16 PM

 From  Plant Heritage :
"The National Collection of Codonopsis held by Ann & Bob Armstrong (http://www.nccpg.com/National-Collections/Collection-Results.aspx?id=1169) has its open day on Sunday 3rd April in Lincolnshire. Several species in this genus of Asian bellflower relatives have historically been used in traditional medicine, as anti-inflammatory remedies, and treatment for stress or diabetes. The UK National Collection contains over 25 species."

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http://www.codonopsisplants.co.uk/ (http://www.codonopsisplants.co.uk/)

Title: Re: Open Day at National Collection of Codonopsis 3rd April
Post by: Tristan_He on April 02, 2016, 09:16:44 PM

That seems very early Maggi. Surely they can't be in flower yet?

Title: Re: Open Day at National Collection of Codonopsis 3rd April
Post by: fleurbleue on April 03, 2016, 10:08:59 AM

I was wondering the same...

Title: Re: Open Day at National Collection of Codonopsis 3rd April
Post by: Maggi Young on April 03, 2016, 11:49:41 AM

I have no idea - I am merely reporting the announcement made by Plant Heritage -  try contacting Ann and Bob at annbobarmstrong@btinternet.com  to check.

Title: Re: Open Day at National Collection of Codonopsis 3rd April
Post by: Marie on April 03, 2016, 03:11:14 PM

Lincolnshire - that is not in Jutland is it :'(

Title: Re: Open Day at National Collection of Codonopsis 3rd April
Post by: Maggi Young on May 12, 2016, 05:50:54 PM

From Plant Heritage : "A Lincolnshire couple have shared their story of the transformation of their garden and of their National Collection of Codonopsis. "
See here :
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/stunning-Edwardian-home-perfect-green-fingered/story-29238302-detail/story.html (http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/stunning-Edwardian-home-perfect-green-fingered/story-29238302-detail/story.html)

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Title: Re: Open Day at National Collection of Codonopsis 3rd April
Post by: Maggi Young on August 03, 2016, 08:29:56 PM

Visit the National Collection of Codonopsis in Fotherby, nr Louth in Lincolnshire, Sunday 7 August, 11am-5pm.

Explore a woodland garden and small nursery; refreshments available.

 For info visit www.codonopsisplants.co.uk (http://www.codonopsisplants.co.uk)