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Bulbs => Galanthus => Topic started by: steve owen on September 01, 2009, 08:40:39 AM
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:)September 1, an unmistakeable autumn feel in the air, prompts me into print after the summer break to enquire whether anyone has heard on the grapevine about dates and venues for snowdrop do's after Christmas?
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Nice to see you again Steve! The leaves are falling here. Strong rumour has it that the Gala garden will be Glen Chantry.
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Saturday Feb 13th for the Gala. Wol told me the open garden will be his and Sue's. I havent heard where the venue for the lectures will be
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Margaret Owen's garden should be open on Sunday February 28th
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The AGS Ulster Group have a snowdrop day on February 20th starting at mine around 10am and moving on to Margaret Glynn, Bob Gordon and finishing at June Dougherty's who has posssibly millions of nivalis and Crocus tomm.
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London RHS halls - 16/17 Feb 2010
Dunblane Early Bulb show - 20 Feb 2010
I will be at both. 8)
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Great; another weel-kent face at Dunblane. 8) (http://www.britannia.org/scotland/scotsdictionary/k.shtml)
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Thanks Mark + KentGardener, I can start getting the diary marked up.
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Hi all, we have plans for a Snowdrop day at Brechin castle on 21st February which is a Sunday. ( The day after Dunblane show)We will see millions of Galanthus nivalis and an area with Galanthus plicatus where a few really good hybrids between the two grow. I will post further details later but the usual format is a digital show about snowdrops then lunch in the castle a superb setting wine etc then a tour round the snowdrops cost are £25 maybe sounds expensive but it really is a good day,Anyone interested please contact me direct, cheers Ian the Christie kind.
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Greetings.
I'd like to inform galanthophiles that the Wisley Plant Centre's 'Snowdrop Splendour' event will take place on the weekend of January 30th & 31st 2010. There will be talks by Donald Palmer, snowdrop enthusiast, and many varieties to buy. Our snowdrop list will be released shortly, when it has been finalised. I will post a link on the forum.
I'd also like to mention that we currently have in stock a limited number of plants of a new reginae-olgae x elwesii monostictus hiemalis hybrid, raised by our suppliers Cambridge Alpines, called 'Autumn Beauty'. Said to be very similar in habit to elwesii, but flowering through October. One bulb per pot at £3.99 each. You can reserve them by calling 01483 211113, but they have to be picked up from the Plant Centre, we don't do mail order.
Thanks & regards,
Andy
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Sorry, correction to my previous post: the phone number is 01483 211113.
Thanks,
Andy
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Our SnowdropGala will be held on the 20th of February 2010 near the Zaanse Schans. There will be this time a nice display of several snowdrops and some really rare ones. Besides the snowdrops there will be also Helleborus, Rhodohypoxis and some other springflowering flowerbulbs.
Free entrance and lots of parkingspace, address kalverringdijk 40 Shipyard Claasen, for a roadmap see website www.snowdrop.nl
The website is undergoing a update so i hope it will be soon readable.
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Best to remind us of the website address, Gerard: there are many new readers here all the time!
Hmmmm... Gerard has gone offline, so I will give the website address: http://www.sneeuwklokjes.info/index_gb.html ..... the map is not there yet, only the info from the 2009 event!
By the way.... RHODOHYPOXIS?? In February?? :o :o In Aberdeen at this time these beautiful plants are still fast asleep! ::)
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Dear friends,
There is a new event in Germany: a ´schneeglockchenspecial´ in Hamburg on 6 and 7 March 2010 at the ´Garten von Ehren Markttage´.
It is a special plantsale with many rare springflowers, like Hepatica, Helleborus, Galanthus, alpines, auriculas, etc.
More info will be available soon on www.gartenve.de
Greetings,
Martijn
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Someone called Mark Smyth - who ever he is - is one of the Gala speakers next year
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Mark you will come to Germany??? to Hamburg??? It would be a pleasure for me to meet you here!!!But I believe, I have to come to Ireland ( to meet you)!!
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Hagen, lack of money means I can attend nothing outside of N Ireland :'(
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Someone called Mark Smyth - who ever he is - is one of the Gala speakers next year
Mark
Logic suggests that you know the date and venue. Don't keep us in suspense!
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Sorry I dont know the venue but it will be in Essex. The date is Saturday 13th Feb. There is a small problem which is why I have been asked to step in. All will be revealed I suppose when the letter arrives.
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Thanks Mark, at least I can enter up the diary.
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Galanthus Gala 2010
venue
New Hall School, Chelmsford. Essex CM3 3HS
http://www.newhallschool.co.uk/home (http://www.newhallschool.co.uk/home)
talks by
Mark Smyth - Irish Snowdrops
Rod Leeds - Snowdrops Start in September
John Grimshaw - Common Sense about Snowdrops
Garden
Glen Chantry, Ischams Chase, Wickham Bishops, Witham Essex. CM8 3LG
http://www.glenchantry.demon.co.uk/ (http://www.glenchantry.demon.co.uk/)
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Mmmm. Wonder if I can manage a stay at my sister's in Heybridge Basin that weekend?. Just a couple of miles from Glen Chantry. :-\
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Geachte Heer, Mevrouw,
Vermits meer en meer mensen in onze streken lijken besmet te raken met de ziekte ‘Galanthofolie’, lijkt het ons als arboretum aangewezen om deze mensen te helpen.
Op zaterdag 14 en zondag 15 februari 2009, zullen wij in Arboretum Kalmthout, een ‘GALANTHUS GALA’ en een ‘SNOW DROP SHOW’ organiseren.
Onze bedoeling is een programma op te stellen waar ‘Galanthofielen’, met alle graden van besmetting, volop aan hun trekken kunnen komen. Wij denken dan aan een tentoonstelling, voordrachten, een unieke verkoop, …
Graag hadden wij een beroep gedaan op uw kennis van deze, naar het schijnt erg besmettelijke ziekte, in de vorm van een voordracht of lezing voor een geïnteresseerd publiek (vooraf ingeschreven).
Mocht U bereid zijn om op zaterdag 14 februari hiervoor tijd vrij te maken, gelieve ons dan even uw voorwaarden te bezorgen. Wij zullen U dan contacteren voor verdere afspraken.
Mocht U daarnaast nog materiaal (planten in pot, bloemen, leuke gadgets, unieke prularia, uitzonderlijk fotomateriaal, …) hebben dat U ter beschikking wil stellen voor de tentoonstelling of interesse hebben om deel te nemen aan de verkoop, bent U ook hiervoor van harte welkom.
Alvast bedankt voor uw bereidwillige medewerking en interesse. In afwachting van uw bericht, blijven wij ter beschikking voor verdere vragen en inlichtingen.
Met vriendelijke groeten,
Ellen Lutgen
Arboretum Kalmthout
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Well as my Dutch is not that fluent I googled it
As more and more people in our region seem infected with the disease? Galanthofolie?, It seems as designated arboretum to help these people.
On Saturday 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2009, we will Arboretum Kalmthout, a? GALANTHUS GALA? and a? SNOW SHOW DROP? organize.
Our aim is a program to where? Galanthofielen?, With all degrees of infection, plenty to attract them to come. We are thinking of an exhibition, lectures, a unique sales,?
Like we had relied on your knowledge of this apparently very contagious disease, in the form of a lecture or a lecture for you? Nteresseerd public (advance registration).
If you are willing to Saturday, February 14 this time to make, just send us your requirements to deliver. We will contact you for further arrangements.
If you have additional material (in pot plants, flowers, fun gadgets, unique trashy aria, exceptional photographs,?) You have to make available for exhibition or interested in participating in the sale, you are also welcome this welcome.
Thank you for your cooperation and interest. Pending your message, we remain available for further questions and information.
Sincerely,
Ellen Lutgen
Arboretum Kalmthout
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It came to me this morning and because i could read Galanthus Gala and the dates I thought I would post it here. They are not allowed to call their event a Galanthus Gala.
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Ah I see,
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Hi folks !
Not often I post in here but I thought I might be of help here translation wise.
The "Arboretum" in Kalmthout is a well meaning organisation who run an arboretum and who have been staging a snowdrop event since a few years now.
All they are doing here is in fact, announce the event to all galantophiles and ask for people to get in touch with the organisation if they're interested in giving a talk, show plants, sell plants, etc...
For those interested, this is the e-mail address : collectie@arboretumkalmthout.be
Have fun !
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If you have additional material (in pot plants, flowers, fun gadgets, unique trashy aria, exceptional photographs,?)
Well it's worth going for the unique trashy aria, I reckon.
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If you have additional material (in pot plants, flowers, fun gadgets, unique trashy aria, exceptional photographs,?)
Well it's worth going for the unique trashy aria, I reckon.
I have to agree, Anne, though I am disappointed that I have not been invited to do the singing......... ::) ;)
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You can do the singing at our Gala i will arrange a special stage!
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Some new information for the Galanthus Gala.
If you are using a Sat Nav to find the school use this post code CM1 6DT. This is the code for main entrance on White Hart Lane.
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You can do the singing at our Gala i will arrange a special stage!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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You can do the singing at our Gala i will arrange a special stage!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Maggi, may I please play the guitar for you on Gerard's Gala?
Do you prefer unplugged or Metal sound 8)
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Maggi, may I please play the guitar for you on Gerard's Gala?
Do you prefer unplugged or Metal sound 8)
mmm ::) ::) maybe earplugs may be a better idea... ??? ::) :-X
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Maggi, may I please play the guitar for you on Gerard's Gala?
Do you prefer unplugged or Metal sound 8)
mmm ::) ::) maybe earplugs may be a better idea... ??? ::) :-X
Luc! I'm shocked! ( Even if you may be right!!)
Thomas, of course.... we can do both.... and ZZ can join us with his new trombone! It could be an extraordinary event ::) 8)
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mmm ::) ::) maybe earplugs may be a better idea... ??? ::) :-X
Luc! I'm shocked! ( Even if you may be right!!)
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Maggi, no need to be shocked... :o obviously I was referring to the guitar "noise" Thomas would be making... ::) ;D ... I would never doubt your singing talents.. ;)
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I am too fond of Thomas to doubt him, Luc.... but perhaps it will be better if we postpone our debut untill we have have a few years of rehearsal together.... and we are all so busy, that may not be easy....... ah, well, the world will just have to gues what delights it is missing..... it will mean the Galanthophiles are able to concentrate more easily on the shades of white, though! ;D ;D
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I fully endorse that suggestion Maggi ! ;)
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Maggi, no need to be shocked... :o obviously I was referring to the guitar "noise" Thomas would be making... ::) ;D ... I would never doubt your singing talents.. ;)
Luc, now you have shocked me - the definition of "noise" lies simply in the ear of the listener. I really love that metal sound
but I also like (and play) the soft tones of an acoustic guitar, especially 12-string with just a good singer like Maggi and me in the background.
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........at which point I feel another Beecham quote coming on: "The English don't like music, but they just love the noise it makes".
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Maggi, no need to be shocked... :o obviously I was referring to the guitar "noise" Thomas would be making... ::) ;D ... I would never doubt your singing talents.. ;)
Luc, now you have shocked me - the definition of "noise" lies simply in the ear of the listener. I really love that metal sound
but I also like (and play) the soft tones of an acoustic guitar, especially 12-string with just a good singer like Maggi and me in the background.
I rest my case... :-X :-X :-X ;D ;)
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Sorry to drag you all away from guitars etc, but has anyone heard when the CGS Snowdrop Day is, and the venue? And when is the Kent Goodnestone show?
Steve
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Jenny has or tried to hand the organising to someone else. Maybe there are teething problems
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Goodnestone snowdrop event 2010 February 14th Sunday 11a.m. 4p.m. Val Bourne will give a lecture at midday...... I emailed the Lady Fitzwalter 8)
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Steve I emailed Marion and she said it will be on 20th February at Broughton near Kettering.
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Hi Maggi and Brian
Very helpful, thanks, two housepoints each.
Steve
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Steve I emailed Marion and she said it will be on 20th February at Broughton near Kettering.
Presumeably this is the Cottage Garden Society event, Brian?
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Sorry, yes it is the Cottage Garden Society day.
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Only about 12 miles for me to travel then this year :)
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I'm looking for enthusiastic galanthophiles which could feature in a BBC radio programme - I wonder if you can help me. I'm also looking for a Galanthus Gala / auction that we could visit and record some interviews. Any help is much appreciated.
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Hello, Gwenan, good to see more BBC connections from elsewhere! :D
This place is full to the rafters with enthusiastic and eloquent galanthophiles... you'll be able to take your pick! 8)
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I have sent your request to the organiser of the Galanthus Gala
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Pennant please email me your name and contact details mark@marksgardenplants.com
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I have heard that Wol Staines' garden, Glen Chantry, will be open next spring for a snowdrop day. Unfortunately, I have no details but thought it might be of interest to let you know as it seemed, at the end of last season, that a decision had been made not to open again.
Paddy
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Paddy, Wol's garden is open as part of the Galanthus Gala
The Galanthus Gala is now sold out after a "record breaking 4 days"
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Nettetaler Schneeglöckchentage 2010
27.02-28.02 2010
jeweils von 10.00 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
Info
www.oirlicher-blumengarten.de
Günter Waldorf
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Snowdrop Tour for Galanthophiles to Belgium and Germany
Februar 28th - March 3rd 2010
895 Euro - based on two sharing
125 Euro supplement
additional cost for travel St. Pancras to Brussels c 75 Euro
Contact Hanneke van Dijk groenpublicaties@kabelfoon.nl
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This came to me today but I do not know what it says
SNEEUWKLOKJES WEEKEND
Het programma van het sneeuwklokjes weekend is gespreid over 2 dagen:
Zaterdag
10.00 uur ontvangst (koffie, thee)
10.30 uur lezingen in de Balkenzaal
13.30 uur start verkoop bijzondere sneeuwklokjes voor toehoorders lezingen
14.00 uur verkoop bijzondere sneeuwklokjes open voor reguliere bezoekers
10 tot 17 uur tentoonstelling in het historische Vangeertenhof
Zondag
10 tot 17 uur tentoonstelling in het historische Vangeertenhof
11 tot 16 uur ieder uur rondleidingen met gids door de arboretumtuin
COÖRDINATIE
De coördinatie van het Sneeuwklokjes weekend is in handen van Gerlinde Van der Auwera. Zij vervangt Ellen Lutgen die een jaar onderbreking neemt. Gerlinde werkt op dinsdag en donderdag op de educatieve dienst en is te bereiken:
Tel 0032 (0)3 666 67 41
Fax 0032 (0)3 666 33 96
collectie@arboretumkalmthout.be
COMMUNICATIE
Na evaluatie is gebleken dat de namen Galanthus Gala en Snowdrop Show lekker in het oor klinken maar voor veel bezoekers weinig te betekenen hebben. Ze doen op het eerste gevoel te weinig een belletje rinkelen. Er wordt vanaf nu dan ook gekozen voor het ondubbelzinnige Nederlanse Sneeuwklokjes weekend.
Voor de tentoonstelling in het Vangeertenhof zal in doorlopende teksten nog wel regelmatig naar Snowdrop Show verwezen worden.
Er worden opnieuw specifieke folders gedrukt.
DE LEZINGEN
Op zaterdag ochtend zijn er opnieuw 3 lezingen voorzien. Geïnteresseerden kunnen zich op voorhand inschrijven of eventueel op de dag zelf nog een kaartje kopen, op voorwaarde dat de maximumcapaciteit van de zaal nog niet bereikt is.
Deze activiteit gaat door in het Serrehuis. De Foyer en de Balkenzaal werden afgelopen zomer volledig gerenoveerd, opnieuw ingericht en van alle faciliteiten voorzien.
De sprekers zijn reeds bekend:
Elisabeth Reeves (Jardin Botanique de Stratsbourg, Frankrijk – Franstalig!)
Valentin Wijnen (verzamelaar, België)
Romke van de Kaa (groenjournalist, Nederland)
VERKOOP SNEEUWKLOKJES
De verkoop van sneeuwklokjes zal in de loods plaatsvinden. Het is een vorstvrije nieuwbouw die indien nodig ook verwarmd kan worden. Er is veel ruimte en goede verlichting. De loods is gemakkelijk bereikbaar vanaf de parkeerplaats en volledig afgesloten voor het publiek. Er is niet alleen veel bewegingsruimte, we voorzien ook extra tafelruimte.
Om 13.30 uur laten we de bezoekers die de lezingen bijwoonden toe tot de verkoopsruimte, vanaf 14.00 uur mogen ook alle andere geïnteresseerden de loods binnen. Wat dat betreft zijn er dus geen veranderingen.
Kwekerijen en liefhebbers hebben de mogelijkheid om (bijzondere) sneeuwklokjes te verkopen. Zij kunnen Galanthus en ook andere planten die er goed mee te combineren zijn, verkopen op voorwaarde dat minimaal 70% van de aangeboden planten sneeuwklokjes zijn. Er staan tafels ter beschikking en er hoeft geen standgeld/commissie betaald te worden.
De verkoopsstanden kunnen ingericht worden vanaf 7.30 uur op zaterdag en worden aan het einde van de dag terug uitgeruimd.
TENTOONSTELLING
In het historische Vangeertenhof is er opnieuw een tentoonstelling (Snowdrop show) met bijzondere sneeuwklokjes. Er is terug plaats voor zowel planten als snijbloemen. Hiervoor wordt opnieuw beroep gedaan op de verzamelingen van kwekers en liefhebbers.
Planten en ander materiaal kan binnengebracht worden in de loop van de week van 22 februari 2010. Het liefste hebben we de planten tegen vrijdag 26 februari ’s middags zodat er nog voldoende tijd over is om een goede opstelling te maken. Indien gewenst is het ook nog mogelijk om op zaterdag ochtend materiaal in te leveren vanaf 7.30 uur, doch liefst zo vroeg mogelijk.
Alle planten en ander ontleend materiaal staat terug tot de beschikking van de eigenaars vanaf zondag 28 februari 17.00 uur.
Er is een verzekering voor alle tentoongestelde objecten en planten.
BEZOEKERS
De lunch die vorig jaar nog voorzien was in het zaterdagprogramma (lezing, lunch, tentoonstelling, tuin, verkoop) vervalt.
De verplichte lunch voor de toehoorders aan de lezingen wordt losgekoppeld, dat haalt het inschrijvingsgeld gevoelig naar beneden. Wie wil schuift gewoon aan in de cafetaria en bestelt wat hij/zij wilt.
Bezoekers voor de Snowdropshow en de arboretumtuin kopen gewoon een kaartje aan de balie, ze hoeven zich niet in te schrijven.
SPREKERS, STANDHOUDERS & BRUIKLEENGEVERS
Sprekers, verkoopsstand houders, bruikleengevers voor de tentoonstelling krijgen het hele weekend vrije toegang tot de arboretumtuin en de tentoonstelling in het Vangeertenhof.
Op zaterdag krijgen zij vrije toegang tot de lezingen in het Serrehuis en een broodjeslunch.
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I hope a Belgian Forumist will come along to help us out soon, Mark, but this refers to the Snowdrop Weekend to be held at the Kalmhout Arboretum in early 2010.
Arboretum Kalmthout vzw
Heuvel 2
2920 Kalmthout
België
Tel work 03 666 67 41
Fax work 03 666 33 96
The event will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 2010
There will be talks from Speakers, Elisabeth Reeves (Jardin Botanique de Strasbourg, France);
forumist Valentin Wijnen (verzamelaar, Belgium) and
Romke van de Kaa (ecojournalist, from the Netherlands )...... and so on........ 8)
Details here: http://www.provant.be/nieuws/vrije_tijd/domeinen/arboretum_kalmthout/collecties/hamame including a pdf to download which is rather large, 2.59MB: I've reduced it so if you want it at around 820 kb then email me :)
Earlier in January, the Arboretum will host a Hamamelis Festival ! 8)
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I hope a Belgian Forumist will come along to help us out soon....
Me too Maggi.
It may not be at this event - but I am definitely pondering visiting one of the European events in 2010/2011 and would love more details. I keep trying to look on google maps to see if any of the Europe events are possible by public transport from airports/rail stations so good translations of these posts would be really appreciated and helpfull to me.
Many thanks. :)
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Mmm.... never a Belgian or a Dutchman here when you want one.... there will likely be three along in a minute!! ::)
So, using Google translate and a little intuition, here's my take on the wording for the notice for the Kalmhout Snowdrop Event for Feburay 2010, as mentioned above....
Arboretum Kalmthout vzw
Heuvel 2
2920 Kalmthout
België
Snowdrops WEEKEND Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 2010
The program of the snowdrops weekend is over 2 days:
Saturday
10:00 Reception (coffee, tea)
10:30 lectures in the Bar Room
13.30 snowdrops start selling special lectures for audiences
14.00 snowdrops special sales open for regular visitors
10 to 17 hrs in the historic exhibition Vangeertenhof
Sunday
10 to 17 hrs in the historic exhibition Vangeertenhof
11 to 16 every hour guided tours through the arboretum garden
COORDINATION
The coordination of the Snowdrop weekend is lead by Gerlinde Van der Auwera. She replaces Ellen Lutgen who is havings a one year’s break. Gerlinde works on Tuesday and Thursday at the educational service and can be reached by:
Tel 0032 (0) 3 666 67 41
Fax 0032 (0) 3 666 33 96
collectie@arboretumkalmthout.be
COMMUNICATIONS
After evaluation we found that while the names of Snowdrop Galanthus Gala /Show sound nice in the ear, but for many visitors have little meaning. They are only mildly familiar to most. It is now also opted for the clear Nederlanse Snowdrop weekend.
For the exhibition in the Vangeerten Hall will some notices will still refer to Snowdrop Show.
There are special leaflets printed again.
THE LECTURES
On Saturday morning there are again 3 lectures. Interested parties can register in advance on the day or possibly even buy a ticket on the day, provided that the maximum capacity of the hall is not reached.
This activity continues in the House Conservatory. The Foyer and the Bar Room last summer was completely renovated and all facilities refurbished
The speakers::
Elisabeth Reeves (Botanic Garden of Strasbourg, France)
Valentin Wijnen (collector, België)
Romke van de Kaa (greenjournalist, Nederland)
SALES Snowdrops
The sale of snowdrops will take place in the shed. It is a frost-free construction that can be heated if necessary. There is plenty of room and good lighting. The warehouse is easily accessible from the parking lot and completely closed to the public. There is just not much room to move, we also provide extra table space.
At 13.30 hours the visitors who attended the lectures will be able to enter the sales area, from 14.00 hours may also all other interested in the shed. In that respect there is no change.
Nurseries and enthusiasts have the opportunity to sell (special) snowdrops . They can sell Galanthus and other plants that combine well with them, provided that 70% of the plant offered for sale are snowdrops. There are tables available and there's no state money / commission to be paid.
The market stalls can be arranged from 7.30 pm on Saturday and at the end of the day cleared away.
EXHIBITION
In the historic Vangeerten Hall will again be an exhibition (Snowdrop show) with special snowdrops. There is room for both potted plants and cut flowers. This is made possible by collections of breeders and enthusiasts who we ask to take part. .
Plants and other materials can be brought in during the week of February 22, 2010. Ideally, we plant Friday, February 26th at noon so there is still enough time to make a good arrangement. If desired it is also possible on Saturday morning to deliver material from 7.30 hours, but preferably as soon as possible.
All plants and other borrowed material will be returned to the owners on Sunday, February 28 from 17.00.
There is insurance for all exhibits and plants.
VISITORS
The lunch that was provided last year in the Saturday program (reading, lunch, exhibition, garden, sale) has been discontinued.
The removal of included lunch for the audience to the readings, is helpful in bringing down the registration fee. There is easy access to the cafeteria to order what food you might want.
Visitors to the Show and the Snowdrop arboretum garden just buy a ticket at the counter, they do not need to register.
SPEAKERS, EXHIBITORS & Lender
Speakers, sales booth holders, lenders to the exhibition throughout the weekend get free access to the garden and arboretum in the Vangeerten exhibition Hall.
On Saturday they get free access to the readings in the SerreHouse and a sandwich lunch.
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Love Saturday at 10.30 - lecture in the bar. Yippee!
Of course, it would be a drop of this and a drop of that, nice!
Paddy
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Harvey's Events - Thanks Janet!
Monday 1 February 10.00am —4.00pm
Early Flowering Snowdrops and other Bulbs – an illustrated lecture by Rod Leeds
A visit to Anglesey Abbey
Tuesday 2 February 10.00am—4.00pm
Snowdrops Start in September – an illustrated lecture by Rod Leeds
Visit to Rod and Jane Leeds beautiful garden for a guided tour – includes tea/coffee and snowdrop biscuits.
Price £50 including lunch
For more information and to book telephone 01359 233363. Numbers are limited so early booking is advised.
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Love Saturday at 10.30 - lecture in the bar. Yippee!
Of course, it would be a drop of this and a drop of that, nice!
Paddy
;D ;D
I can see why google translate made this translation but "Balken-zaal" means "Beam-hall" (Balken = Beams (in construction) and also the sound a donkey makes ;))
But for the rest a very good translation, Maggi. You would make a good translator Dutch-English...
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Mmm.... never a Belgian or a Dutchman here when you want one.... there will likely be three along in a minute!! ::)
We simply knew you were going to do an excellent job Maggi ! 8) 8)
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Harvey's Events - Thanks Janet!
Monday 1 February 10.00am —4.00pm
Early Flowering Snowdrops and other Bulbs – an illustrated lecture by Rod Leeds
A visit to Anglesey Abbey
Tuesday 2 February 10.00am—4.00pm
'Snowdrops Start in September' – an illustrated lecture by Rod Leeds
Visit to Rod and Jane Leeds beautiful garden for a guided tour – includes tea/coffee and snowdrop biscuits.
Price £50 including lunch
For more information and to book telephone 01359 233363. Numbers are limited so early booking is advised.
Harvey's Evenementen - Bedankt Janet!
Maandag 1 februari 10.00am-4.00pm
Vroegbloeiende Sneeuwklokjes en andere bollen - een geïllustreerde lezing door Rod Leeds
Een bezoek aan Anglesey Abbey
Dinsdag 2 februari 10.00am-4.00pm
'Sneeuwklokjes Start in September' - een geïllustreerde lezing door Rod Leeds
Bezoek aan Rod en Jane Leeds mooie tuin voor een rondleiding - inclusief thee / koffie en koekjes sneeuwklokje.
Prijs 50 pond inclusief lunch
Voor meer informatie en om te boeken telefoon 01359 233363. Nummers zijn beperkt, dus vroeg boeken wordt aangeraden. ;D ;)
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You never cease to amaze me Maggi ! :o :o 8) ;)
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Details of all the gardens opening for next year's Scottish Snowdrop Festival are now available.
http://white.visitscotland.com/white_things_to_see_and_do/events_and_festivals/snowdrop_festival.aspx (http://white.visitscotland.com/white_things_to_see_and_do/events_and_festivals/snowdrop_festival.aspx)
Handy for anyone planning trips around the Early Bulb day.
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You never cease to amaze me Maggi ! :o :o 8) ;)
Luc, I am trying to keep the excitement in our relationship alive! :-* ::)
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Details of all the gardens opening for next year's Scottish Snowdrop Festival are now available.
http://white.visitscotland.com/white_things_to_see_and_do/events_and_festivals/snowdrop_festival.aspx (http://white.visitscotland.com/white_things_to_see_and_do/events_and_festivals/snowdrop_festival.aspx)
Handy for anyone planning trips around the Early Bulb day.
Thanks for this link, Vivien..... just look at that map... a veritable white-out!!
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The Snowdrop Tour for Galanthophiles to Belgium and Germany did have a closing date of December 1st. This has now been extended
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The Snowdrop Tour for Galanthophiles to Belgium and Germany did have a closing date of December 1st. This has now been extended
Times are gettin' hard boys
Money's gettin scarce....
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If this freeze continues snowdrop events might have a bad show of plants. On the news yesterday they said the freeze might continue for another two weeks. I hope the snowdrops surge in to grow when we get back to normal
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Mark, I was just thinking that the early events, whether those for the Drop Fiends or the early shows, might well be hit by lack of plants because of the prolonged cold weather. With luck it will have eased by then and all the flowers will be so relieved they will shoot up in glorious celebration.... fingers crossed, eh?
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I think snowdrops usually do put on spurts of growth to take advantage of milder weather but I don't know how long it would take to make up for over a month of the freezing weather we have been having.
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After such a prolonged blanket of snow, with more forecast for us tomorrow, I think my early opening will be graced with drifts of yellow snowdrops !( and yellow grass of course )
Has anyone had details of the galanthus gala yet ? I want to organise my accommodation but haven't had my ticket confirmed or turned down ???
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All the places for the Galanthus Gala were sold very very quickly, in less than a week I believe. I don't think the tickets etc have been sent out yet. An email to info@monksilvernursery.co.uk might elicit the information you need.
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Hi Alan,
thanks for your reply :) I must be psychic, is that how its spelt ? When the post arrived this evening, the first since last Wednesdays snow, there was my ticket :D
Now, has anyone had their North Green catalogue yet ? ;D
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My ticket for the Gala arrived on Saturday ;D just looking for accommodation now
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I just scraped in to the Gala by the skin of my teeth, so I'm probably last on the list for tickets.
EDIT: Ticket arrived 12th January
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All the places for the Galanthus Gala were sold very very quickly, in less than a week I believe. I don't think the tickets etc have been sent out yet. An email to info@monksilvernursery.co.uk might elicit the information you need.
Much less than a week :'(
The day after I received my letter it was flagged up here as sold out.
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Diane are you getting in to snowdrops?
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Blacksmith's Cottage Nursery http://www.blackcottnursery.co.uk are holding a snowdrop day with snowdrop fair on 31st January. They are located in deepest Norfolk. I have no idea what the event will be like.
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Diane are you getting in to snowdrops?
OH NO, the truth is out, but I've only got 50, that's not enough to qualify is it, (and I grow them all in pots and I know that's not on ::) ) so I'm just a snowie lurker ;D ;D ;D
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50 is good going. I declare
she has the bug
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50 is good going. I declare
she has the bug
But I'm not getting ANY MORE ;) . (except looking for replacement for three ships which I lost this year :'( )
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Diane,
You're a gardener, you're going to a gala, do you REALLY think you're not going to buy more? I know that any resolve I would have of the sort would go by the wayside as soon as I got there and saw new precious things for sale.
Maybe it is a good thing we don't have them over here. ;D ;D I'm already poor enough as it is. ::)
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That will be a very expensive Three Ships - petrol, possible overnight in a B&B, Gala costs ..
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Blacksmith's Cottage Nursery http://www.blackcottnursery.co.uk are holding a snowdrop day with snowdrop fair on 31st January. They are located in deepest Norfolk. I have no idea what the event will be like.
Tickets would be quite limited I think as "The Potting Shed" is a small venue...unless there is a marquee! We have had several NCCPG Plant Heritage events there and a couple of dozen round tables has crowded it out - although of course there won't be tables taking up room. Darkest Norfolk indeed, a very long country lane so hopefully the snow will be over!
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Diane,
You're a gardener, you're going to a gala, do you REALLY think you're not going to buy more?
But I'm not going to the gala, because as soon as I got the letter, it was sold out, there wasn't any chance to book.
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50 is good going.
so how many have you got Mark????
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51
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I think you are fibbing Mark! ;D
Or have a lot not appeared for you this year? :( I've had about 3 no shows and upon a little investigation found just empty brown husks in the soil. :'(
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OK OK. Of course I have 51 and a few more.
I was thinking today that the amount of water, frozen just now, that will be in the ground might spread Stagonospora.
Do Narcissus fly bodies contain anti freeze? Hopefully not
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Well I look forward to meeting some of you at the Gala,and Diane if you care to send me a pm ,with your address I am sure that I can find a 3 ships for you,
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I'm hoping to be signing and selling copies of my novel, The Snowdrop Garden, at the Gala if Joe lets me have a table. I got a trade invite and sent my money so hope I'll be okay - better be, as I already booked my hotel (same hotel that the usual coachload of Dutch visitors are staying at, as they've asked me to give them a quick after-dinner talk about the book and how I came to write it - hope I don't bore them to death; suppose I can always talk about my hybridising if they start nodding off :) ).
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Nice mini Chas 8)
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Thanks,as it says my other passion,have nearly as many of them as snowdrops......................well not quite ;)
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I can imagine - one of my friends in Manningtree has 5 or 6 scattered about the property! :D ::)
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Are they all white, Chas? I think you're taking White Fever a little far...
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;D ;D ;D ;D
I hope Chas doesn't try to twinscale them Anne... ::)
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I must admit ,that an early one in white ,was actually known affectionally as snowdrop,and we do have within the family 10 of the little devils.......................and Luc never thought of twin scaling.........now there's an idea ;)
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I must admit ,that an early one in white ,was actually known affectionally as snowdrop,and we do have within the family 10 of the little devils.......................and Luc never thought of twin scaling.........now there's an idea ;)
Oh God, Chas, you are in serious trouble, obviously an addictive personality (joking) and now you are turning to snowdrops where there is a never-ending variety for you to chase.
Enjoy it. Paddy
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I must admit ,that an early one in white ,was actually known affectionally as snowdrop,and we do have within the family 10 of the little devils.......................and Luc never thought of twin scaling.........now there's an idea ;)
Oh God, Chas, you are in serious trouble, obviously an addictive personality (joking)
Enjoy it. Paddy
Yup, he'll fit right in here! ;D
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Oh God, Chas, ... now you are turning to snowdrops where there is a never-ending variety for you to chase.
Enjoy it. Paddy
What?
... singles
... doubles
... are there others?
;) ;D ;D ;D
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What?
... singles
... doubles
... are there others?
;) ;D ;D ;D
course there are ::)
there's yellows ;)
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What?
... singles
... doubles
... are there others?
;) ;D ;D ;D
course there are ::)
there's yellows ;)
You've still got work to do to be a real drop fiend, Diane.... I think you'l find the really yellow ones are daffodils.... ::) ;D
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'Course, you get white ones of those as well. ;)
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and I've seen them in shades of cream and green too ;D
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'Course, you get white ones of those as well. ;)
and I've seen them in shades of cream and green too
Gerraway!? Really? :o I Learn sumfink noo every day!
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and pink ones
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Nah, Mark; I'm sure the pink ones MUST be roses. :D
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Not if they fly Maggi! ::)
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Not if they fly Maggi! ::)
;D ;D
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Hello All,
I'm dragging my wonderful husband to Colesborne for Valentines weekend, and was wondering if any body knew of other gardens we might visit either on our way down, or up from Cheshire. I had hoped to be going to the Gala but recieved my letter to late!
Many thanks
Jane
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Hi Jane
I wondered the same a few years ago - someone said that the Rococo garden was nice for drifts of normal snowdrops - I never did get to visit there though ::)
http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/
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Jane, have you seen this website:
http://www.cotswolds.info/gardens/seasonal-gardens.shtml
it may be of help.
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Hi John,
Yes they where very nice, we've been there a few years ago. I think we may well be stopping at Ashwood for a hellebore fix!
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Thanks Maggi, no I haven't it.
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Perhaps have a look in the yellow book as well
http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder.aspx (http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder.aspx)
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Thanks Chas I never thought! I think my brain has been frozen by 2 weeks of snow! I'll be glad to see the back of it!
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Can highly recommend Woodpeckers,visited with CGS snowdrop group
http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=8010 (http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=8010)
Beautifull garden lots of snowdrops
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Hi John, Yes they where very nice, we've been there a few years ago. I think we may well be stopping at Ashwood for a hellebore fix!
Ashwood have got nursery tours on the 13/14 Feb (as well as the 30/31 Jan)
http://www.ashwood-nurseries.co.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=47 (http://www.ashwood-nurseries.co.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=47)
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Hi Jane
I wondered the same a few years ago - someone said that the Rococo garden was nice for drifts of normal snowdrops - I never did get to visit there though ::)
http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/
Actually, it is nice for drifts of abnormal snowdrops - they all seem to be of the Atkinsii (now know as James Backhouse) type with a strong tendency towards extra petals.
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I had been told it was drift upon drift of nivalis - but I've never seen for myself what they are.
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Painswick 2003
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Yes they where Atkinsii as we bought 4 pots when we where there. Whats amazing is how big those clumps are now after only 4 years!
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Margaret Owen's garden, outside of Shrewsbury, will be open on Sunday 28th February. All All takings - tea, coffee, cake, soup, preserves and snowdrops - are in aid of MS. It's usually open around 10am. I'll tell you more when I hear.
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Are you going to the RHS in February? Alan Street told me tonight Avon bulbs will have their biggest snowdrop display ever
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I'm not sure to whom Mark is addressing the question, but I was planning to go to the RHS February Show in London.
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Just saying to anyone who is or is thinking about going
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This weekend is the first weekend of a series of "Snowdrop weekend walks" at the nursery of Cathy Portier in Bruges.
Her website:
http://www.alpenplanten.be/index.cfm?fuseaction=artperrub&c=1
You can have a guided walk trough their wintergarden and buy some snowdrops (amongst which is their own selection: Galanthus 'White Cloud')
These are the dates for the following "weekend walks":
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February
Saturday 20 february
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March (from 9 untill 17 o'clock)[/color]
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I'm not sure to whom Mark is addressing the question, but I was planning to go to the RHS February Show in London.
I'm hoping to get to this, but what is the date , time and place ? And, which is the best tube station for it ?
Anyone good at this stuff ?
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OK, I Googled that. Now is it something that needs booking and sells out ???
And is it called the Plant and Design Show ???
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Hi Jo
It is the 'plant and design show' - annoyingly I think the best hall (the one with lots of light and high ceilings) is given over mainly to stupid temporary houses and people selling paving and gates etc ::)
The other hall is given over to the main plant nursery displays (that's the wrong way round in my book - but I guess the RHS make money from the 'design' element :-X ).
If you are a member of the RHS and have your card you can get in free on Tuesday 16th Feb (I will be there at about 12.15 that day after working in the office in the morning. I know of quite a few other people going that day. It is also the day that the 'joint rock committee' judge any snowdrops put up for judging. These are then displayed to the public for an hour or two on the dais from about 1pm - one of the reasons I make sure I go on the Tuesday).
I seem to remember that if you are not an RHS member it costs £5 to get in - and I think non members cannot attend on the first day so have to go on the Wednesday instead - but this is worth checking as I may have remembered that incorrectly.
Hope to see you there on the Tuesday. :D
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p.s. I go to Victoria Tube station and walk there (about 20 mins walk)
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p.s. I go to Victoria Tube station and walk there (about 20 mins walk)
St James' Park is closer. In either case you probably need a map because the RHS Halls are not easy to find without one. No booking is required or indeed possible (so it can get quite crowded).
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One year I'll get there.
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One year I'll get there.
I'll try and do one of my roving reporter posts for you Mark. :)
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Well it is snowing here again,we are both hoping that all that snow in America does not arrive before the week end,otherwise could make getting to the gala rather difficult
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Thanks John.
Tried to snow here today
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Can we get a group photo at the Gala? Who's going?
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Can we get a group photo at the Gala? Who's going?
I shall be at Glen Chantry - but not the Gala itself.
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I'll be there if you can find me in the crowd.
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I shall be there also,with my better half
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I'll be at the gala, signing and selling copies of my book (special Gala price of £5 a copy) which probably means I won't have time to buy any snowdrops.
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Not this year I'm afraid :-\
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Hope you Forumists who do attend are able to find eachother for a chat and a photo.....of course, if you all had your smart Forum shirts, you'd be easier to pinpoint ::)
Yeah, yeah, I know, you'll all have huge outdoor coats on so your shirts will be hidden.... what about hats.... like McMark has in his crazy avatars.... there'd be no missing those!
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With snow on the ground I would think everyone will be wrapped up
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Of, those, and such as those, will be at The Main Event in Dunblane a week on Saturday. Be there, or be ........... somewhere else!
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???
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What snowdrop sellers are going to be in Dunblane?
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I have no idea, Anthony.... the usual stands will be there, as far as I know... Amands; Christies; Club plant stall; Rankins; Sutherlands..... not sure if anyone else is coming...... :)
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Im off to the london RHS show tommorow ;D should be good fun
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so jealous
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so jealous
Me too. I'm off travelling tomorrow, but not to the RHS show unfortunately. :'(
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Im off to the london RHS show tommorow ;D should be good fun
You seemed to be having a grand time at the Gala, Emma..... hope tomorrow is another good day!
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I have no idea, Anthony.... the usual stands will be there, as far as I know... Amands; Christies; Club plant stall; Rankins; Sutherlands..... not sure if anyone else is coming...... :)
Oh, crikey :-[..... and Beryl and Gavin McNaughton, how could I forget them?
( Must be a case of trying to put them out of mind in case I get tempted to yet more Hellebores! :-X)
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i did have a great time at the gala and today was wonderful as well ;D its nice to get the chance to meet people face to face.
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Are you coming to the Cottage Garden Society's Members Day Emma?
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Is anyone of the islanders coming to Oirlich this year?
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Ich wüßte einen von den festlanders ;)
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Ich wüßte einen von den festlanders ;)
Auch gut ;D
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I hear it is the best event in Europe
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Unfortunately I haven't been to any other yet, so I can't tell but you could find out.
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Anglesey Abbey quite wonderful today in warm sunshine, insects buzzing, lonicera fragrantissima and daphne Jacqueline Postill utterly intoxicating. A good to be alive day. Here are some pics including a remarkable colour break snowdrop. Enjoy.
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...Here are some pics including a remarkable colour break snowdrop. Enjoy.
Good pictures, Steve, but let's not get too carried away here. A "remarkable colour break snowdrop" would be daffodil yellow or poppy red or bluebell blue. This one is slightly off-white - but at least I can see it in this instance. There was one featured at the Gala where I was left scratching my head about what the colour difference was supposed to be.
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I like the way it changes from white to cream it the tips. 8)
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elwesii Orange Tip?
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I think it is truly hideous.... looks like someone dunked the poor thing in coffee.... it's horrible........ bring back the white ones!!
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Calling it 'Orange Tip' is stretching it a bit. ::)
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I think it is truly hideous.... looks like someone dunked the poor thing in coffee.... it's horrible........
;D
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Even the Dulux Natural Hints range of paints http://www.dulux.co.uk/products/info/natural_hints_silk.jsp look like incredibly strong colours compared to the Anglesey Abbey snowdrop. In my opinion, you know that galloping galanthophilia has finally driven you over the edge into madness when you start seeing a slightly off-white snowdrop as orange.
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can't see the appeal at all, looks "sick" if I saw something like that here I would be chucking it out ;)
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I would like to see it 'in the flesh' - I often find that photographs don't do justice to yellow snowdrops - perhaps the camera has not been kind to this orange snowdrop?
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Good, everybody likes it.
Seriously, where does it say that snowdrop outers must be purest white or with added green only? Is the white outer ok with delicate green tips but not a virescent marking? True eranthis yellow is ok but the lemon yellow of Eranthis hiemalis "Pauline" isn't? No black tulips or hyacinths? I mean, COME ON guys! And it isn't even my snowdrop.
Alan, its not a question of "getting carried away". Apart from the aforesaid white and green, this is the first galanthus I know of (apart from the fabled and unseen Chadwick's Cream and Creme Anglaise, verdict suspended pending some flowers to look at) that is actually a different colour. Isn't gardening a bit about the excitement of the unusual? To quote Robert Kennedy : "some men see things as they are and just ask why? I dream of things that never were and ask "why not?"
I am tempted to widen the discussion with a proposition about feeding the worlds's hungry with Genetically Modified Wheat but maybe this audience is a bit too conservative for such revolutionary ideas.
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...Alan, its not a question of "getting carried away". Apart from the aforesaid white and green, this is the first galanthus I know of (apart from the fabled and unseen Chadwick's Cream ....
Hi Steve
'Chadwicks Cream' is not fabled. I, and Brian Ellis, have seen it in the flesh and it is gorgeous. I think I posted a photo last year but a picture really didn't do Justice to the wonderful buttermilk outers and yellowy inners. Once again, I think that before making decisions on these flowers from photographs one really does need to see them growing 'live' in a group for a real idea. I would love to see the 'orange' Galanthus for real rather than a photograph before I pass my personal judgement.
'Chadwicks Cream' is very rare - but definitely not fabled. We can keep our fingers crossed that one day it can be made available to others. #fingers crossed icon#
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I think you'll find that this audience has a wide diversity of views; I personally enjoy my snowdrops snow white but I think there is room in the world for one in barbie pink and another with turquoise and purple stripes and good luck to anyone who finds such delights!
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Well I like it, not as much as Chadwick's Cream which was lovely, but I like it so there!
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I am tempted to widen the discussion with a proposition about feeding the worlds's hungry with Genetically Modified Wheat but maybe this audience is a bit too conservative for such revolutionary ideas.
This GM wheat.... it won't be blue, will it? :-\
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As long as it fills tums I don't think hungry kids will mind what colour it is.
I like the idea of a pink snowdrop. Pity the name "Rosie" has been used already... ;)
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I had thought about watering a clump of my snowdrops with some food dye to get a pink snowdrop .
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I am tempted to widen the discussion with a proposition about feeding the worlds's hungry with Genetically Modified Wheat but maybe this audience is a bit too conservative for such revolutionary ideas.
This GM wheat.... it won't be blue, will it? :-\
Not blue, just a tad more glyphosate in your cake. ;D
BTW I hear the GM canola genes have jumped into neighboring fields in a big way out west. Wonder where that leaves the patent.
johnw
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I had thought about watering a clump of my snowdrops with some food dye to get a pink snowdrop .
That would be fun - particularly if you were hosting a galanthus gala!
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Somewhere in the Forum we have photos of flowers turned crazy colours by sitting them in dye..... wonder where....... perhaps an April Fool...
http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=1584.msg39408#msg39408 from Ola Persson
and here : http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=209.msg5442#msg5442 from Paddy with his comments here: http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=209.msg5510#msg5510
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I used to dye white daffodils blue with ink . They looked quite stunning
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Somewhere in the Forum we have photos of flowers turned crazy colours by sitting them in dye..... wonder where.......
I think this is one of the posts:
http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3322.msg84824#msg84824
I am sure Paddy did one with the kids at school to make a blue snowdrop, if my memory serves me right - but I can't find it with a search.
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Alors mes petites choufleurs...
heureusement J'ai ici des photos des perces-neiges blancs de Colesbourne prendu cette jour.... Sante.
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What a beautiful setting for snowdrops, Steve.
Paddy
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Sacre bleu - j'ai oublie les noms.....
G. Don Armstrong
Cryptonite
Carolyn Elwes
Le pont du College de Rendcomb.
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What a beautiful setting for snowdrops, Steve.
Paddy
Yes Paddy, just perfick even in the freezing rain.
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Alors mes petites choufleurs...
heureusement J'ai ici des photos des perces-neiges blancs de Colesbourne prendu cette jour.... Sante.
And green with envy Steve...
johnw - ton petit brocoli
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I am tempted to widen the discussion with a proposition about feeding the worlds's hungry with Genetically Modified Wheat but maybe this audience is a bit too conservative for such revolutionary ideas.
Bit of an unnecessarily prickly comment there, Steve, assuming that the rest of us forumists have conservative, closed minds, surely?
GM foods are a complex issue. It's not just about feeding the world's hungry kids. If only it was. Unfortunately it's very much about huge "agribusinesses" wanting to dominate world markets with their products at the expense of traditional local crops and local farmers, which may end up drastically reducing the biodiversity of crops worldwide, leading to increasing monocultures of just a few genetically identical crops, putting the world at increased risk of famine as such a situation is much more prone to lead to disasterous worldwide crop failures than having many, many genetically diverse food crops. And that's just one of the problems thrown up by GM.
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Sacre bleu - j'ai oublie les noms.....
G. Don Armstrong
Cryptonite
Carolyn Elwes
Le pont du College de Rendcomb.
I haven't seen 'Cryptonite' before and rather like what I see. 8)
(Do you happen to know if it was spelt as above or in the proper superman kind of way?.... 'Kryptonite')
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I haven't seen 'Cryptonite' before and rather like what I see. 8) (Do you happen to know if it was spelt as above or in the proper superman kind of way?.... 'Kryptonite')
John - it is indeed 'Cryptonite' and is an elwesii found and named by Jörg Lebsa
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Bit of an unnecessarily prickly comment there, Steve, assuming that the rest of us forumists have conservative, closed minds, surely?
Martin
I'm sorry if I have said something which offends you, especially after we sat together amicably at last Saturday's Gala. If anything else annoys you, do feel free to p.m. me (unless you prefer to post it publicly).
Steve
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Martin
I'm sorry if I have said something which offends you, especially after we sat together amicably at last Saturday's Gala. If anything else annoys you, do feel free to p.m. me (unless you prefer to post it publicly).
Steve
No great offence taken, Steve. Just that I have some strong views on GM and some knowledge of the issues surrounding it, and I don't think that questioning the implications of major technological developments like GM necessarily implies a conservative mindset that's not open to new ideas. I was just indulging in a little off-topic banter in response to your comment about GM feeding the world.
It's a very interesting topic with massive implications. For example, one of the big problems in developing countries is that GM crops tend to have high fertiliser requirements, having been bred initially for farmland in developed countries. Poor farmers in developing countries are told they should grow GM crops because they're good international commodity crops that make money for farmers, but they get into debt buying fertiliser they can't afford and didn't need before growing GM, and the more of them grow the GM crops, the lower the "commodity" prices fall, which suits the developed importing countries but cripple the farmers already burdened by debt from buying fertiliser (from the companies who sell them the GM seed). They also can't save their own GM seed to sow the next year because they're not allowed to, and so have to keep buying seed every year. And all this on top of the fact that the whole process pushes out local traditional crops which may not produce such high yields but which provide important food biodiversity as a guard against diseases and pests and are often better adapted to local conditions (needing less water and chemicals to grow).
Anyway, sorry if my jumping in a tad clumsily caused ripples. Let's get back to the snowdrops.
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Hear,Hear..........................Snowdrops,no just more snow about 5" of the bloomin stuff here this morning, :(
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No snow in Kent. :) So I thought I would fly up to Aberrrrdeen to try and find some. ;)
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More snow in Cheshire today, and I still have 3000 nivalis to plant ahhhh....
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Hear,Hear..........................Snowdrops,no just more snow about 5" of the bloomin stuff here this morning, :(
That bodes well for the CGS Members day tomorrow, perhaps we will see the tips peeping out of the snowdrifts :-\
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No not good news at all Brian,can not see any of mine
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The snow we had overnight on Wednesday had disappeared by last night, so a weather god decided we needed some more :P .... so, a light fall today again.....will make the countryside pretty for KentGardener to look out on from the plane.....with a bit of luck it will not be so deep as to hide all the 'drops he's due to see on Sunday :-\
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I'm sure he will have a great time nevertheless Maggie, and hopefully there will be no snow next week!
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We had snow over night but it has thankfully melted.
Maggi you and I have forum members to look after. Jo arrives in N Ireland at 5pm. We are planning to cram is as much as possible - snowdrops tomorrow and then over the next four days bots in Dublin, Robin Hall, Mournes, Antrim coast, Giant's Causeway and maybe a garden or two
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I bet Jo will have a grand time with you, Mark....hope you manage to cram everything in!
I'll just be glad if the roads aren't too bad for everyone to get to our Bus Trip to Dunblane (and for everyone else's travel, of course) and for Ian to take John to the Brechin Castle snowdrop lunch on Sunday!
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Rapid thaw here now, :)can actually see the drops peeping through the snow,so should be fine for tomorrow,unless we have some more
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Chas
Many thanks to you and your wife for all your spadework associated with getting today's CGS do organised. Take a bow.
Steve
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Our snowdrop day got off to a bad start. -4 over night rising to only +1 with freezing fog and snowdrops lying down. Those who came loved spring bulbs in the greenhouse
Major complaint from me - c.20 people out of 80 bothered to come to my garden!!. The majority of people passing within 1 mile / 1.5km of my garden while heading to the second garden. This is the last time I open for the AGS Ulster Group!
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Steve,we did think that we ought to offer our help as we live so close by,I have never washed up so many cups and saucers ;D,and was a little late buying anything,however did finally find a David Baker,how were the gardens?as we did not make them,.........................had to move a mini ;)
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Chas
Many thanks to you and your wife for all your spadework associated with getting today's CGS do organised. Take a bow.
Steve
Here, here. Well done Chas and Janet.
The Dolphins had good drifts of nivalis but Burton Latimer had several more distinct cultivars including some I had not heard of.
David was pleased to win a prize in the raffle 'Mrs Thompson', the first snowdrop allowed in the vegetable garden, there'll be no stopping me now, perhaps that will initiate a little more interest ;D
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Good to meet up with you Brian,just glad you had the hat,it helped me recognise you,and trust that you all arrived home safely
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David was pleased to win a prize in the raffle 'Mrs Thompson', the first snowdrop allowed in the vegetable garden, there'll be no stopping me now, perhaps that will initiate a little more interest ;D
Was 'pleased' the word David used? I am finding that hard to imagine, knowing his thoughts on Galanthus..... ;D
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Well a good job that the CGS day was not today,even more snow now >:(
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David was pleased to win a prize in the raffle 'Mrs Thompson', the first snowdrop allowed in the vegetable garden, there'll be no stopping me now, perhaps that will initiate a little more interest ;D
Was 'pleased' the word David used? I am finding that hard to imagine, knowing his thoughts on Galanthus..... ;D
I'm sure David is perfectly capable, as I am myself ;) ;) of occasionally showing some grace in the face of 'drop fiendishness!
Doubtless he was thinking of the pleasure such a prize would bring Brian :D
Sorry to hear there is more snow down south: today we have bright sunshine and Ian and John will, by now, be enjoying a walk in Ian, the Christie Kind's garden before their trip to Brechin Castle. The snow from Friday is well frozen here though.
I must say, John did look remarkably relieved yesterday as we passed near Brechin Castle to see that there was not a lot of snow about down there.
I would think it will be a perfect 'drop day.
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Was 'pleased' the word David used? I am finding that hard to imagine, knowing his thoughts on Galanthus..... ;D
Surprisingly he was pleased and has claimed this snowdrop to be his own clump of Mrs Thompson! Of the seven people at our B&B six turned out to be going to the Members Day and two won prizes in the raffle (there were only three prizes) so we had a good outing!
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Goodness.... seems David is venturing beyond mere good manners.... perhaps I should rally some croconuts to mentor him? :D
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Is there a collective term for lovers of streptocarpus? He'd fit in with that 8)
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Streptophiliac? Sounds like a disease. Maybe it is...
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Streptophiliac? Sounds like a disease. Maybe it is...
Oddly I do know one streptocarpus devotee who is one of the nastiest people I've met, and I would glady put him out of his misery on the excuse that his addiction were a disease ! He's not a member of any rock or alpine garden club, you may be sure!
I'd widen the group of streptocarpus lovers to include other gesneriads and call the fans a Gessie Gaggle!
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8 inches 20cm of snow dumped in Newcastle County Down over night!
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Here are a few pics from the small showelement at our Gala. Some beautiful Frits,Scilla, Rhodohypoxis, Muscari, Narcis and Galanthus of course. Next year i will try to get some more.
These pics were taken before all the visitors arrived. We had a very busy day despite some snow.
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Some more pics, sorry forgot to mention the Crocus!
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Thanks for showing the pictures Gerard. I wish I could see the plants for live.
I must admit that I am always amazed when 'showers' don't give the pots a quick clean before putting them on a show bench. There are some lovely flowers in your pictures - but all my personal eye keeps focusing on is the mud smeared on the table cloths and pots. Sorry. :-\
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p.s.
love the look of that cristate plant in picture number 2786. 8)
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I know John, but it was hard to get all these things here last weekend,my colleages had no time to put them in proper pots. Next year it will be more and better!
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Spent Sunday and Monday visiting Colesbourne,Cerney House, and Rococo Gardens. Wonderful display of various snowdrops at all three. Needless to say, I got tempted and came away with with many plants. Barbara at Cerney very helpful. Any more gardens open locally to me in Sussex.? Jim.
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An annual event I keep forgetting to mention is the Northern Ireland Daffodil Group Winter Bulb Show. There will be snowdrops, crocus, iris, other bulbs and a class for hellebore bowls. It's on the last Sunday in February.
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I'm p***ed off today!!! The weather forecast was for howling gales and torrential downpours today so I didn't set my alarm to go to Margaret Owen's open day in Shropshire, and turns out there are no gales here and no rain, just grey clouds!! Even last night they were still issuing weather warnings, including flood warnings. Too late to go now. >:(
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I was also planning on going Martin,but ended up working last night,and did not get home until 6.30 this morning so that put paid to going
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Anyone go to Margaret Owen's?
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I'm p***ed off today!!! The weather forecast was for howling gales and torrential downpours today so I didn't set my alarm to go to Margaret Owen's open day in Shropshire, and turns out there are no gales here and no rain, just grey clouds!! Even last night they were still issuing weather warnings, including flood warnings. Too late to go now. >:(
Same thing happened to me. I was supposed to be going to Snape Cottage today but we cancelled yesterday as a result of the weather forecast. All we got was a few showers and a cold breeze. Bl***y Met Office, wouldn't trust 'em with an open window and a sprig of sea weed!
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I just heard from Margaret G. She also said today was OK but a bit cold
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Mark
I went to Margaret's tpoday, my first time. A bit cold and muddy but oh! the health of some of those snowdrop clumps! I learned what you meant by the scrum in the shed. Came away with Roulade, Pyramid, and Michael Holcroft. And good soup. These comments are not in any order - probably the soup came first.
Steve
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Roulade or Galanthus Roulade?
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Galanthus Roulade. Maybe we need more snowdrops with food names; G. Goulash? Perhaps one of the paler yellows could be christened Sherbert Lemon? :P
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tell us more about Roulade the snowdrop.
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Or even a picture Steve
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Or even a picture Steve
Pretty please ;D
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Am I right in thinking that Joe's Spring Thing is the 14th March?
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Hi Chas
His website says Saturday 13th March
http://www.monksilvernursery.co.uk/2.html
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No, Chas, that was last year's date, this year it is 13th March :
http://www.monksilvernursery.co.uk/2.html
edit: Oh, thanks, John, didn't spot you there!
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Thanks Maggi and John................as normal I'm always behind
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Or even a picture Steve
Oh all right....Margaret only let three to be sold.
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Oooooh, a sort of spinach and goat's cheese roulade. Lovely!
Paddy
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Why Roulade? That name would suit a double. Did you buy many from Margaret? What was for sale?
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Did you buy many from Margaret?
Mark! What are you like?..... ;D ::)
Have a look halfway down on the previous page and Steve says what he got. ;)
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Oh yes. I hope in the New Testament it says I named elwesii Pyramid 8)
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I thought the Pyramids pre-dated the New Testament. And my Concise English Dictionary defines "roulade" as "florid passge of runs etc in solo vocal music, usually su :-\ng to one syllable". Like a muezzin calling the faithful to prayer. Maybe Antony Darby could help here.
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I prefer chocolate ones (roulades that is)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/theultimatechocolate_73731.shtml
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I'm wanting a picture of good soup. 8)
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Snowdrops a monograph the New Testament
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I thought the Pyramids pre-dated the New Testament. And my Concise English Dictionary defines "roulade" as "florid passge of runs etc in solo vocal music, usually su :-\ng to one syllable". Like a muezzin calling the faithful to prayer. Maybe Antony Darby could help here.
Plenty of vocal roulades in Handel and Bach, such as the amen runs in Handel's coronation anthem 'Zadok the Priest' (which only superficially resembles that abomination used for the Uefa Champions League).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGWquXCujQY
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Well, there were plenty of Tallis' Lamentations at Margaret Owen's when Roulade ran out.
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The price list had Wonston Double at £40. I hesitated but plumped for the soup.
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I went to an open garden last Sunday where they had Amy Jade on sale for £10. I t didn't look that special to me but I vaguely recall someone was looking for it.
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Much of the Galanthus Gala was being taped for a radio show (featuring Mark Smyth as the star performer). Does anyone remember when it will be broadcast, or have I missed it?
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I seem to remember that it's tomorrow, 7 March, at 14:45, i.e. in the 15 minute slot after the main programme has finished.
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Now realise that this answer wasn't helpful! I think it will be broadcast on Radio 4 after Gardener's Question Time (Sunday repeat 14:00 - 14:45 ) at 14:45.
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what a coincidence I have just come to the computer to post info. You're correct about the time.
I wasnt going to post all of this but thought why not
"Hi Mark
It was great to meet you last week and I'm sending you a wee note to say thank you so much for your time at the Galanthus Gala - it was a real eye-opener for me and I'm afraid to say that I'm hooked, so you might have another 'young-ish' person joining the Scottish forum. Give me a couple of years or so to collect a few bulbs !! Mrs McNamara made the journey back in-tact I'm pleased to say, considering the battering she had with all the tube and train connections !
I've been at it cutting the programme to shape, and I have used some of the conversation you had with Kerry tten Kate, you were a star ! - you are so natural and unfazed and the executive producer of the programme loved your contribution, so many thanks.
The programme will go out on Radio 4 on the 7th of March at 2.45pm - it is only a short programme - but I hope you will enjoy listening to it. It's called 'Snowdrop Mania'. It captures the passion of the galanthophile and also has some history in it."
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Enjoyed re-living the Gala today listening to the programme on Radio 4. I thought it came over well with a 'sympathetic balance' and with Joe, Mark, John, Wol and Rob all sounding relaxed. Wonder if it will be available as a podcast? Hope some others managed to catch it.
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iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00r33y5 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00r33y5)
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On the back of the radio programme two people tracked me down after a few phone calls and came for a visit.
I hate my accent. Anyone want to swap?
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I've just listened to the programme. Good to hear some familiar voices and some voices of familiar people. Rob was interviewed as the obviously too young to be a snowdrop enthusiast person at the gala and came across very well. Not named but I feel sure I heard Bob Gordon talking of his purchases - 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' and I shall now telephone him to chide him for spending his money when he could have had them from me.
The programme ended on rather a down note with Joe Sharman telling of snowdrop thefts from gardens and how he does not open his garden to the public, keeps his location secret, leaves someone to guard the snowdrops when he is away etc. Such a pity people are do such things.
Paddy
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Bob phoned me about the programme and told me he didnt feature.
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Bob phoned me about the programme and told me he didnt feature.
I felt certain it was his voice. Paddy
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Just listened to it. You did well Mark and your accent is one to be proud of and is much "softer" then the Belfast accents I was used to hearing when my son lived and worked there. Rob came across very well too agai with a regional accent but one he should be proud of too.
The gentleman who had purchased 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' had a soft Irish accent.
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Sorry Paddy I worded that wrong. Bob said he wasnt on but he definitely was
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The gentleman who had purchased 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' had a soft Irish accent.
That gentleman is a very kind friend and one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet, David... and a great grower...... his voice "describes" him so well!
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The gentleman who had purchased 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' had a soft Irish accent.
That gentleman is a very kind friend and one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet, David... and a great grower...... his voice "describes" him so well!
You describe him well, Maggi. I blame him completely for my snowdrops. You see, I am not a snowdrop collector simply a recipient of snowdrops from Bob and other kind people.
Paddy
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Anyone heard any rumours about where next year's gala might be? I'm hoping somewhere a bit closer to home for me after two successive years on the other side of the country. Was thinking if it was close enough, I might take some of my better seedlings as a display table (in addition to selling my book again) to see what people think of them in the flesh. Don't fancy taking them on a very long car journey though.
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I heard it could be west or east ::)
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I heard it could be west or east ::)
Been east two years in a row. East just north of London last two times wasn't too difficult, but if it moves up north-east that's incredibly awkward from here. :-\