HPS Ragley Hall Snowdrop Day

[Mavers]

The snowdrops looked superb didn't they Brian.

Did you see the small group of 'Anglesey Abbey' in the winter garden?

I've never seen this variety have such large flowers & look so perfectly poculiform..............they looked more like 'Moreton Mill'.


Someone soon put the ladies right regarding Ross & Helen, Diane...........  

[Brian Ellis]

Yes indeed Mike we combed the winter garden, the yellows were looking good to.

Did you mean this group by any chance

[Mavers]

Yes that's the group Brian.

What do you think?

[Brian Ellis]

Well we have had Anglesey Abbey look that good sometimes, it's just a bit variable year to year, this year it's sort of three quarters there!  Last year it was super, like this group, another year there can be hardly any longer inner tepals.  I got an 'Anglesey Abbey Neat and Tidy Form' last year and thought it would be the most poculiform, but it is a rather nice little green tipped snowdrop, not like this at all, you live and learn (hopefully)!!

[Brian Ellis]

...and here it is this afternoon, a bit past it's best this year!

[Anthonyh]

Apologies for being rather late to this thread...

I thought Ragley was excellent (I'm somewhat biased as it's nearby) and I was very impressed by the winter garden.

It was good to meet more of you there and at Shaftesbury (which was also a very enjoyable day).

I did say hello to you Brian, but it was at the sales table and a bit hectic!

[Brian Ellis]

I did say hello to you Brian, but it was at the sales table and a bit hectic!

Yes Anthony, I realised after we had spoken that you must be another forumist, but then, as you say it was all a bit hectic!  It's always good to meet fellow forumists at these events and I regret we didn't have more time to speak.  Hopefully I shall see some forumists on Saturday at the CGS Members day!

[Anthonyh]

I didn't manage to bump into you again, or I'd have spoken to you properly- rather than just saying 'Hello, are you Brian' whilst we were both trying to look at lots of snowdrops! Hopefully next time.


Hope the CGS day goes well for all who're attending.

[Mavers]

I think most enthusiasts would understand the quick 'Hello Brian or Anthony how are you?' as you experience the rush of blood to the head trying to find the snowdrops you have always wanted to grow..................the time to chat & catch up comes later when we have all calmed down with a nice cup of tea & a big slice cake

[Brian Ellis]

..the time to chat & catch up comes later when we have all calmed down with a nice cup of tea & a big slice cake

Both of which were excellent on the day, although I do like a half walnut on top of the Coffee and Walnut Cake

[Maggi Young]

............, although I do like a half walnut on top of the Coffee and Walnut Cake

Oh YES! Just like my Mother used to make........

[Ross Barbour]

Hiya all, first time on the Forum.

Thanks for the kind comments on the Winter Garden.
Olive did kindly give me some drops but most of them I have bought from Avon Bulbs over the years. They are always what they say and always top quality.

[emma T]

Your winter garden was superb Ross

[Ding Dong]

Hi Ross - welcome to the Forum

[Mavers]

Hi Ross the winter garden was stunning. Welcome to the forum.