2016 Dates for Snowdrop Events

[Rudi B.]

Here are some pointers for “ Die Nettetaler Schneeglöckchentage 2016“
Ein Mekka der Pflanzensammler:
Nettetal. Auch im Jahr 2016 wird der niederrheinische Ort zum Mekka für Galanthophile aus ganz Europa. Als eines der größten Schneeglöckchenfestivals außerhalb Großbritanniens haben sich die Nettetaler Schneeglöckchentage seit Jahren zum Publikumsmagnet entwickelt und markieren unter den deutschen Pflanzenmärkten das erste Highlight im Gartenkalender. Pflanzenfreunde aus Deutschland, den Niederlanden, Belgien, Österreich, Frankreich und England tummeln sich hier, um aus der großen Auswahl exquisiter Händler- und Liebhaberangebote auszuwählen. Nach wie vor werden auch bekannte britische Schneeglöckchenzüchter vor Ort sein und ihre Schätze zum Verkauf anbieten. Die familiäre Atmosphäre bietet auch traditionell Gelegenheit zum Fachsimpeln und zum Austausch gärtnerischer Erfahrungen.                                                                                                                       Der Garten mit der Schneeglöckchensammlung von Günther Waldorf ist während der Tage ebenfalls geöffnet und lockt zur Besichtigung der umfangreichen Kollektion.
Nettetaler Schneeglöckchentage 2016
am Samstag, den 27.2. - Sonntag, den 28.2.2016,                 täglich von 10 bis 17Uhr
Ort der Veranstaltung: Landcafé »Zum Mühlenberg«, Büschen 14, 41334 Nettetal.
www.zummuehlenberg.de
Neu! Großer Wiesenparkplatz schräg gegenüber dem Eingang.
Veanstalterverzeichnis:                                                                                                         http://www.oirlicher-blumengarten.de/seiten/offene-tuer/offene-tuer.html
Kontakt:  Frau Waldorf  Tel.: 02153 – 5967
               Herr Bauer     Tel.:  02202 – 7418
Eintritt: 3,-€

[Maggi Young]

Nettetal  - A Mecca for  the plant collector:

Again  in 2016, Nettetal in the Lower Rhine will become  a mecca for Galanthophiles from all over Europe. As one of the biggest snowdrop festivasl outside the UK, the Nettetaler snowdrop  days have become  for some  a  public attraction which   marks among German plants markets the first highlight in the garden calendar. Plant lovers from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, France and England will convene  here to select from the wide selection of exquisite offers from dealers and plantlovers .  Well-known British snowdrop growers will again be on site and will be offering their treasures for sale. The family atmosphere has also traditionally been an opportunity to talk shop and exchange horticultural experience. The garden with the snowdrop collection of Günther Waldorf is also open during the day and visitors will be attracted to visit the extensive collection.
Nettetaler Snowdrop Day 2016
on Saturday, 27.2. - Sunday, 02.28.2016, daily from 10 to 17h   etc.......   

 See contact details in Rudi's post, above.


 Have there been no Scottish visitors, then?

[Maggi Young]

  Details from Harvey's Garden Plants about their Snowdrop Event on 30th January 2016
   
Snowdrop Day at Harvey's Garden Plants  on Saturday 30th January 2016
                                     
 
A talk will given by Valentin Wijnen on Belgian snowdrops and other new European treasures. Registration for talk 09:30.  Talk starts at 10:00 and finishes at 11:00. Advanced Booking required.

Following this there will be our annual ‘Celebration of Snowdrops’ – A chance to see and buy rare Galanthus and get expert advice from renowned collectors.  ‘Celebration of Snowdrops’ starts at 11:30 and finishes at 14:30

Valentin Wijnen has also agreed to bring some of his rare snowdrops for sale, and auction x3 of his rarest at 1 pm
All undercover and frost free.

Rare species and cultivars on display and for sale from Harveys Garden Plants and other renowned collectors; Glen Chantry, Richard Bashford, John Foster, Michael Broadhurst, Avon Bulbs

20% Discount on Harveys Garden Plants Perennials excluding bulbs

Refreshments available before and after the talk. (Not included in the price.)

Talk & Entrance Fee £22.50, Celebration of Snowdrops Only Entrance Fee £2.50 with 20% discount for RHS Members.

For further information please contact us

Address:          Great Green, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3SJ
Tel:                  01359 233363
www.harveysgardenplants.co.uk

[mark smyth]

Norfolk Plant Heritage 30th January : tickets in advance from Norfolk PH. Talks by Joe Sharman and Andy Byfield.
 From : http://norfolkplantheritage.org.uk/groupnews.html  SNOWDROP GALA   Saturday 30th January 2016   East Tuddenham Jubilee Hall, NR20 3LR

The web page is not available. Anyone know how to get tickets?

[Maggi Young]

I imagine that similar conditions will apply as did last year - the  booking will first be open to Norfolk Plant Heritage Group members, before being  available to others, if any tickets are  still available  after that.  See this from last year : http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=12117.msg325651#msg325651

[mark smyth]

Oh no flights are booked but I'm sure Jo and I can find something else to do if its sold out

[Alan_b]

Norfolk Plant Heritage 30th January ...Anyone know how to get tickets?

Go to this page http://norfolkplantheritage.org.uk/Resources/PH%20Snowdrop%20Gala.2.pdf fill out the form, send it off (but call first to check availability).  I'm told that all Plant Heritage members are equal so Plant Heritage members from anywhere should get an equal crack at the tickets but might have priority over non-members.

If you cannot get tickets there's the Harvey's event instead.

[mark smyth]

Jo and I are booked for the Blacksmith event

[Alan_b]

So you need somewhere for the Saturday, Mark?  I think Jo (Hynes) has a National Collection of Cyclamen so must be a Plant Heritage member as Plant Heritage is the organization that administers the National Collections.  Maybe you need to join-up quick, if that's what it takes to get a ticket?  But Blacksmith's Cottage Nursery is East of Diss and no closer to the Plant Heritage event venue than it is to Roger Harvey's Nursery.

If you are in East Anglia then Anglesey Abbey near Cambridge is worth a visit but the hardened Galanthophile would want to take the tour of the collection and these only take place at 2pm on weekdays  (with tickets that can be booked in advance).   

[Brian Ellis]

Happily the PH event is well booked with the minimum of advertising (although it was on here first after the local group) a waiting list having been opened, as you can see on that page it does say "Please email for availability" so that Kathy can let you know what the situation is.  The Hall was visited on Friday for 'measuring up' so that we know exactly how many can be accomodated for lunch as well as plant sales...I know no more.

[David King]

Go to this page http://norfolkplantheritage.org.uk/Resources/PH%20Snowdrop%20Gala.2.pdf fill out the form, send it off (but call first to check availability).  I'm told that all Plant Heritage members are equal so Plant Heritage members from anywhere should get an equal crack at the tickets but might have priority over non-members.

As this is an event primarily for Norfolk Plant Heritage members initially they had priority until October 30.  After that the event was opened up to other Plant Heritage members and the general public.  Anyone who wants to book tickets now needs to contact Kathy Gray as I have just removed the link to the booking form on the website. (ie the one in the quote)

[Brian Ellis]

Anyone who wants to book tickets now needs to contact Kathy Gray as I have just removed the link to the booking form on the website. (ie the one in the quote)

Kathy has just told me that we are fully booked and any further enquiries will have to go on a waiting list.  Should be good!

[Blonde Ingrid]

Kathy has just told me that we are fully booked and any further enquiries will have to go on a waiting list.  Should be good!

It should be good indeed, we have our tickets and are very much looking forward to the day 

[Alan_b]

Yes, I see our own Brian Ellis is amongst those who will be selling snowdrops at this event.

[Brian Ellis]

Yes, I see our own Brian King is amongst those who will be selling snowdrops at this event.

I'm sure we all look forward to meeting him