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SRGC Shows and Events => Events => Topic started by: Maggi Young on August 17, 2011, 05:40:17 PM
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Ron and Susan McBeath of Lamberton Nursery ( which will close at the end of September) http://www.lambertonnursery.co.uk/1.html
...... are hosting another of their popular plant weekends with Rob Potterton .
The event will be held at No. 3 Lamberton, Berwickshire TD15 1XB, close to the A1 road between Burnmouth and Berwick upon Tweed, on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2011.
Ron and Rob will have rare and unusual plants and bulbs for sale for rockery or woodland gardens
There will also be TALKS from Swedish garden-creating wizard, Peter Korn; garden tours & free refreshments
It will be a busy time for Rob, from Potterton's Nursery,MOORTOWN ROAD, NETTLETON, CAISTOR, LINCOLN LN7 6HX .... http://www.pottertons.co.uk/pott/ ......because the previous weekend he will be in Holland....
Saturday & Sunday 3 & 4 September
Specialist Plant Sale at the nursery of Hans Kramer, De Hessenhof, HOLLAND celebrating his 35th anniversary. (pre-arranged orders from Potterton's may be collected)
Then, on the 17th & 18th SEPTEMBER, there will be a Special Nursery Event at Potterton's, with Ron & Susan McBeath of Lamberton Nursery, and joined on Saturday by Peter Korn who will present two lectures in celebration of our 40th anniversary since the nursery opened
We're invited to go along to any of these events.....
"Come along to buy from an extensive selection of Alpines, Bulbs, Dwarf Conifers and Woodland Plants PLUS special talks, displays and much more."
No rest for the wicked for on Saturday 24 September Rob will be at the AGS event in Kent, at
Rainham School Gillingham :)
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So yet another disappearing nursery and a very good one from all accounts. :(
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It certainly is Lesley. Ron is well known and loved by all of us. He's given talks on his various expeditions over the years and has some very professional slides. I especially like his accounts of trips to the Himalayas, but I know he's been many, many more places than that.
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Well he's been here too of course, a few years ago now, same occasion as Kit Grey-Wilson, an NZAGS Study Weekend. Great speakers both and stunning photos, as expected.
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Thanks Maggi .... just a few more bits of information to add.
3/4 September this is a very large event taking place at Hans Kramers nursery, De Hessenhof near Ede in central Holland to celebrate their 35th year in business. Fourteen other nurseries will attend inluding Pottertons and Lamberton Nursery AND a number of lectures are organised including one by Harry Jans. Visit their web site for full information http://www.hessenhof.nl/
10/11 September is Lamberton Nursery weekend event - Peter Korn's lecture will start at 2.00pm on the Saturday afternoon in the Lamberton Village hall which is about 100 yards further up the road past Ron's nursery. Peter's talk will be an update of recent developments in his garden, free entrance, ALL WELCOME.
17/18 September is Pottertons Nursery Open Weekend, this year a special event to celebrate our 40th year in business; Peter Korn will present a talk detailing the development of his botanical garden and plants he grows, the talk is free, tickets can be pre-ordered or turn up on the day. The venue is Nettleton Village Hall close to the junction of B1205 and A46. At the nursery we will have a display of photographs that cover all 40 years and of course lots of bulbs and plants to offer. Ron & Susan McBeath will also attend.
I believe Peter is also due to give a talk to an AGS group somewhere in the south west England area 14/15 September - does someone have the details??
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There's nothing showing in the AGS Local Group Programmes list about Peter....... :-\
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I will have a talk for the Devon-Exeter group the 15th of september.
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Peter are you coming to N Ireland this winter?
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I will have a talk for the Devon-Exeter group the 15th of september.
And Peter is also speaking at the Birmingham AGS Group on Saturday 19th November, if I'm allowed to sneak in a little plug
Peter Korn and Cliff Booker talk to Birmingham AGS (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/reml/)
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I will have a talk for the Devon-Exeter group the 15th of september.
And Peter is also speaking at the Birmingham AGS Group on Saturday 19th November, if I'm allowed to sneak in a little plug
Peter Korn and Cliff Booker talk to Birmingham AGS (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/reml/)
You lucky people!!! 8) 8)
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I will have a talk for the Devon-Exeter group the 15th of september.
And Peter is also speaking at the Birmingham AGS Group on Saturday 19th November, if I'm allowed to sneak in a little plug
Peter Korn and Cliff Booker talk to Birmingham AGS (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/reml/)
Sometimes I wish I just had the courage to jump in my car and head off. Missing out again :-\
Angie :)
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I will have a talk for the Devon-Exeter group the 15th of september.
And Peter is also speaking at the Birmingham AGS Group on Saturday 19th November, if I'm allowed to sneak in a little plug
Peter Korn and Cliff Booker talk to Birmingham AGS (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Birmingham-and-District/reml/)
Sometimes I wish I just had the courage to jump in my car and head off. Missing out again :-\
Angie :)
... But in which direction Angie? :P :D
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Angie,
Peter is also also at Lamberton on the 10th September. Only an hour or so South of Edinburgh.
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Cliff preferably South ;D
Graham. I was thinking about going, but that's me I just seem to think about doing things but never get around to doing it and then I am annoyed that I missed out. Going to the discussion weekend :D
Glad to see you back on the forum. Hope Graham doesn't mind me saying but he had to say goodbye to his beloved Dexter, we have all seen Grahams picture of his dog. Graham pm to tell me that he had to say his goodbye to his companion. I know exactly how he was feeling. It's the worst part of having a pet, when you have to say your goodbyes it's so hard. Dexter was a lucky dog living with such a lovely family.
Hope you don't mind me telling all your friends Graham.
Angie
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Angie,
Just to reassure you that I didn't mind you mentioning Dexter.
Graham
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Angie,
Just to reassure you that I didn't mind you mentioning Dexter.
Graham
Graham that's good. I thought you wouldn't mind. Just thought it would be hard for you to speak about Dexter, folks here will have been wandering where you had gone to, I certainly had.
Today my dog ate my toffee crisp today paper and all. The phone rang and I placed it on my mushroom stone outside, two minutes on the phone and it was gone.
He new he shouldn't have but I can't give him into trouble hes to old and it wasn't my last toffee crisp.
Angie :)
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You will have to get rid of that phone Angie. :D
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Angie, chocolate can be lethal for a dog, hope he's ok....
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Chris he is fine. Last week was a different story he got to a cow pack before I could stop him. Now that makes him, well you can guess.
Lesley I very seldom answer my phone when I am out in the garden. 90% is sales and of no interest to me. My mobile stays in my car, just for emergencies.
Angie :)
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Tomorrow I will go to Hans Kramer in Ede. Is it possible to meet some of you? Loes maybe? They are very lucky with the weather. It will be the best day of the week. In the afternoon there will be a lecture from Fergus Garret, headgardener at Great Dixter. I am looking forward to that. Harry Jans will give a lecture called: plantexpedition to the roof of the world.
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Tomorrow I will go to Hans Kramer in Ede. Is it possible to meet some of you? Loes maybe? They are very lucky with the weather. It will be the best day of the week. In the afternoon there will be a lecture from Fergus Garret, headgardener at Great Dixter. I am looking forward to that. Harry Jans will give a lecture called: plantexpedition to the roof of the world.
That sounds like a really good day out!
Have a wonderful time, Lina!
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Lina, I've heard both Fergus and Harry at different times, I'm sure you'll enjoy them both! What a treat.
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Thank you Maggie and Chris. I'll let you know how it was.
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Yesterday we had a great day at the Hessenhof in Ede. First there was an interesting lecture given by Harry Jans. He showed us the roof of the world, Nepal. After that there was a lecture by Fergus Garret about Great Dixter. What he told us in 1 hour everybody else would have needed 2 hours. My favorite picture was with the shirts of Christopher. They were purple, red, green, bleu or yellow. All the colours he liked also in the garden. At the nursery everything was in perfect condition, as you can see in the pictures. We went home with a car packed with plants and left overs from our picnic.
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Well, Lina, the sun was even shining for the day! Excellent 8)
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Rob looks to have a sweat on, must have been counting the takings ;D
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Sounds like a perfect day for gardeners.... glad you enjoyed it Lina.
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Recovering from our trip last weekend to the superb nursery of Hans Kramer "De Hessenhof", just north of Ede central Holland. This event was attended by 13 nurseries from Holland, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Scotland and England offering mainly a great variety of perennials but also alpines, bulbs and woodland plants. The weather on Saturday was very hot when we estimate 5,000 people visited, the Sunday was cooler and wet but still estimate 2000 people were present. Below some images taken on the Sunday - too hot & busy on the Saturday. The first image shows Ron recovering just after the Lamberton Nursery sign board fell onto his head - hence the glazed look. ::)
Now preparing for Ron & Susan's Open Weekend this Saturday/Sunday - we hope many will visit and give them a grand farewell.
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Now preparing for Ron & Susan's Open Weekend this Saturday/Sunday - we hope many will visit and give them a grand farewell.
I too hope that the weekend will be a real corker, Rob.... hope you all have a great time.
Your Dutch visit seems to have been enjoyed by all (falling signs not withstanding!)
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Great to hear more about these special weekends - am looking forward to coming up to Lamberton on 10th. They really show how much the specialist nurseries are at the heart of our gardening, so perhaps the tide might be beginning to turn against the cult of the Garden Centre! Since Fergus Garrett was mentioned they are holding a similar event at Great Dixter on 1st and 2nd October with some great nurseries attending.
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That will be quite a trek Tim, thanks for making the committment and look forward to welcoming you. Expecting a sunny day with light breeze. ;)
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Great to hear more about these special weekends - am looking forward to coming up to Lamberton on 10th. They really show how much the specialist nurseries are at the heart of our gardening, so perhaps the tide might be beginning to turn against the cult of the Garden Centre! Since Fergus Garrett was mentioned they are holding a similar event at Great Dixter on 1st and 2nd October with some great nurseries attending.
I think this bears having a tad more info........
Great Dixter Plant Fair
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October 2011
Starts: 11.00 to 16.00
Great Dixter’s second Plant Fair will be held on the weekend of 1st and 2nd October. Small specialist plant nurseries from Belgium and the Netherlands will have their chestnut pole stands next to famous UK plantsmen, such as Derry Watkins, Bob Brown and Marina Christopher. From asters to salvias.
http://www.greatdixter.co.uk/Plant%20fair.htm
This is what the event will support........
The Christopher Lloyd Student Bursary
Last year over £1,000 was raised at the plant fair and it is hoped that a similar amount will be achieved in 2011. The grant will be awarded to a young gardener enabling them to get a place on a plant expedition; get nursery experience, attend a conference, or such.
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Below images taken during the final Lamberton Nursery Open Weekend for Ron & Susan McBeath. Saturday morning commenced with (according to Ron) a typical Scottish heat-haze (looked more like fog to me) but the sun later appeared together with many folk. Peter Korn's lecture was superb watched by a large audience - the talk will be repeated next Saturday 17 September at Pottertons Open Weekend.
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.................. and how many lecturer's would agree to do this for their hosts ....
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Not on quite such a grand scale but just in case anyone in striking distance of Derby has any money left! The AGS Derby Group have a bulb and plant sale on the 25th September. A bit of an experiment to see if we can make a success of it. As far as I know Choice Landscapes and Bramcote Bulbs will be there along with the man from Terrapot (the man who sells clay pots at Loughborough Shows). There will also be a good members stall and tea on tap. All for £1.
If anyone needs more information please ask and, as a special treat, if any Forum member asks nicely I might just let you see my garden, warts and all. It's right across the road from the hall.
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We have just arrived home after an epic journey up to Lamberton and Edrom, across to Cally Gardens and on to Logan. The car is completely full of plants! I would like to thank Ron and Susan McBeath and Robert Potterton for their hospitality and the opportunity to come up to Lamberton and listen to Peter Korn's lecture. His garden is truly remarkable and inspirational! He talks of throwing away the rules - a good thing to do now and again(!), especially when you have as strong an understanding of plants and their requirements as he does. Trouble is I don't think I can hide a huge pile of sand in the middle of the lawn from my wife, however much she enjoyed the talk! More on this journey (and a few comments about the AGS and 'gardening') on the AGS website.
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You must be exhausted, Tim... so glad you had a good time.
As Hagen E. said in another thread, talking about a 700km trip to a plant event....
" At first it was a long way to snowdrops,
now it`s a short way to friends. "
Says everything, doesn't it? 8)
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Martin, some of us will be disporting ourselves at the SRGC Weekend in Dumfries on the 25th, so otherwise engaged....but I'm sure we all wish your Group well with the day.... good weather and lots of full wallets to make the event a success!
With a potential vist chez Martin, I hope you can cope with the charabanc loads arriving? :o :o
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Trouble is I don't think I can hide a huge pile of sand in the middle of the lawn from my wife, however much she enjoyed the talk!
Do we all dissemble sometimes? I've taken to having my plant orders sent to a friend's address and collecting them when Roger is away for a few hours. ???
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Lesley - I think I am bringing my wife round to my plant buying habit! She is propagating them all for the nursery!! Here is a nice box full from Lamberton waiting to find homes, plus a few pictures from Edrom. Specialist nurseries have something of the appeal of exploring the mountains, because you always find something new and different. The people who run them, I think, are rather remarkable, invariably stimulating, and modest about their acheivements (though it is rather difficult to say this if you are one of them!).
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Pottertons Nursery 40th Anniversary special weekend just past, really was special. We hope to include images on our web site in due course and wish just to say a big thank you to all who made this a wonderful two days, especially to Peter Korn but most particullarly to Ron & Susan McBeath, now in their last full week before their retirement.
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So glad it went well, Rob.
Lovely photo of Susan and Ron.... they look demob happy already!!
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All Ron's plants are now planted out and hopefully set fair for flowering next spring and summer. A few I think we have already taken cuttings of, and I look forward to propagating more of them next spring.
The Plant Sale at Great Dixter was hugely enjoyable and more on this is on the AGS website (which needs a little stimulation!). Not many alpines in evidence but some very good nurseries and friendly atmosphere. One visitor even said that it was Fergus who directed her to her parking space (!), which shows dedication. The garden was as amazing as ever, and just a few tasters below.