2016 Dates for Snowdrop Events

[annew]

Thank you, Maggi. 

[mark smyth]

Has anyone got their tickets for Ben Pottertons event? I paid weeks ago, heard nothing and he isn't answering queries

[Maggi Young]

Didn't he reply to a post of yours on FB the other day, Mark?  So he seems to be "back"  after  holidays etc.

[Brian Ellis]

If previous years are anything to go by you'll be on the list and checked off when you arrive, no tickets needed.

[mark smyth]

Lectures by Mark Smyth, that's me  , over the next few months

'Buried Treasure - autumn, winter and spring bulbs'
Tuesday January 12th 7.45pm
Comber Gardening Club
Comber Primary School, Darragh Road, Comber

'Snowdrops - what's the fuss?'
Springhill, Moneymore
Sunday February 7th 2pm

'Snowdrops - what's the fuss?'
Springhill, Moneymore
Sunday February 14th 2pm

'Buried Treasure - autumn, winter and spring bulbs'
For U3A at Holywood Library
Monday 15th February at 10am

'Snowdrops - what's the fuss?'
Springhill, Moneymore
Sunday February 21st 2pm

'Buried Treasure - autumn, winter and spring bulbs'
For Armagh Gardening Club
Wednesday February 24th at 19.30
venue to be confirmed

'Snowdrops - what's the fuss?'
Springhill, Moneymore
Sunday February 28th 2pm

'Buried Treasure - autumn, winter and spring bulbs'
Newcastle Gardening Club in Newcastle Centre
Thurs April 14th at 19.30

Potted bulbs will be displayed at each event

 ..... and events are  in Ireland

[David Nicholson]

What's the list for?

[mark smyth]

In my haste I forgot to say they are lectures by Mark Smyth, that's me  , over the next few months

[David Nicholson]

Thank you Mark.

[Maggi Young]

Have we had a note of Jo Hynes garden open at Winkleigh, Devon?  Sunday 7, Friday 19 February (2 - 5pm), Sunday 5 June (2.30 - 6pm), Sunday 2 October (2 - 5pm). Admission £4.00, children free. Home-made teas.
 http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/find-a-garden/garden.aspx?id=17164

[Jim Almond]

Does anyone know if the patch will be open again ever ?

I can confirm...... The Patch will have an open day and snowdrop sale (almost certainly the last) in aid of the MS Society on Sunday 28th February 2016. Usual timings between 11.00am and 3.00pm. There will be no access on other dates/times. Many of the 'specials' were distributed or snapped up in 2015 but there should be some nice snowdrops on offer.

[Maggi Young]

I can confirm...... The Patch will have an open day and snowdrop sale (almost certainly the last) in aid of the MS Society on Sunday 28th February 2016. Usual timings between 11.00am and 3.00pm. There will be no access on other dates/times. Many of the 'specials' were distributed or snapped up in 2015 but there should be some nice snowdrops on offer.

   Thank you, Jim - I know all who are in a position to reach The Patch for this event will be delighted!

[Maggi Young]

I don't think we've had a note of the Irish Snowdrop event at Altamont this year?


"The annual snowdrop gala returns to Ballykealey Manor and Altamont Plants on Saturday the 6th of February.
Our speakers this year are Jennifer Harmer, co-author of the Hardy Plants Society's booklet, and Colin Crosbie, who has spent 18 years at RHS Garden Wisley.
Nurseries on the day-Avon bulbs, Altamont Plants (hellebores from Ashwood, spring shrubs, snowdrops and many more), Coosheen Plants (snowdrops and spring bulbs).
Tickets are €70, including lectures, lunch, admission to bulb sale, guided tour and afternoon tea at Altamont Plants.
Accommodation packages also available.
Please contact;
Robert Miller, Altamont Plants, 0879822135, sales@altamontplants.com
Hestor Forde, Coosheen Garden, 0868654972, hestorforde@gmail.com   "

[Alan_b]

Anglesey Abbey have brought forward their Snowdrop Festival, it started yesterday (18th January).  During the festival you can take a guided tour of their snowdrop collection, which is not otherwise available to view.  Tours start at 2pm Monday to Friday and typically last about an hour.  There is no additional charge for the tour after you have paid for garden entry.  Each day there are 15 tickets that can be booked by telephone and 15 available at the desk. 

[Maggi Young]

An Oxfordshire garden open for the National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Festival on 23rd February.
14 Chawley Lane, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9PX
http://ngs.org.uk/gardens/find-a-garden/Garden.aspx?id=22608


http://ngs.org.uk/gardens/snowdrop-festival-2016.aspx#resultsbookmark

[Maggi Young]

There are 55 events listed in the Visit Scotland  Snowdrop Festival  for snowdrop gardens to visit.....

"Each year the Scottish Snowdrop Festival gathers together some of the best gardens and woodlands where you can see swathes of snowdrops, so that you won’t miss out on the arrival of these dainty little flowers – one of the most delightful signs that spring is on it’s way.
Many of the gardens are open especially for the festival, which runs from 30 January – 13 March, and can be entered for a small ticket price, a donation or for free."

 http://www.visitscotland.com/info/events/searchresults?sr=1&name=snowdrop+festival&rd=on&anydate=yes

Snowdrops at Cambo