Snowdrop Events in 2017 - Dates

[Maggi Young]

I think Tim was meaning that it would be Kath Dryden Early....... or some such other name......

[Alan_b]

I appreciate that, Maggi, but the rules for naming plant cultivars preclude names that are too similar and anyway, the name 'Kath Dryden Early' would imply that it is an early form of the snowdrop named 'Kath Dryden'.  The less personal 'Dryden's Early' might do as an alternative.   

[steve owen]

I think Tim was meaning that it would be Kath Dryden Early....... or some such other name......

and went on to detail the shows this weekend at which it is being sold - so there seems some urgency in avoiding confusing those buying in good faith.

[annew]

This coming weekend,11-12 Feb, I will be attending the Winter gardening weekend at RHS garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate. I will be giving a short talk on growing snowdrops each day and will be taking potted snowdrops for sale. A little sneak preview before our main event at the Yorkshire Snowdrop Trail on the 18-19 Feb.

[Maggi Young]

Lovely article about Tim and Gillian Ingram's   nursery at Copton Ash,  prior to their garden open on Sunday 12th -
 this from Favershamlife.org -

http://favershamlife.org/snowdrops-copton-ash/

[Tim Harberd]

Dropped in on Austwick Hall today... Snowdrops and Sculptures

https://austwickhall.co.uk/pdf/2017_snowdrop_dates.pdf

Nice views of Pen-y-Ghent on the way home. Hard to imagine Purple Saxifrage will be flowering on those crags in a few weeks time!

Tim DH

[Maggi Young]

Ecclesgreig Estate Annual Snowdrop Walk
http://www.scotlandsgardens.org/gardens/garden/6b2e0042-24fd-4e4f-8ffb-9a0200ec22e5
Sunday 5th March 2017 1:00 ~ 4:00 pm
I would like to inform you and your members about the above Snowdrop Walk and invite you and your members as individuals to attend. If you can pass on the information to as many members as possible.
The Snowdrop Walk is again opened in conjunction with both the Scottish Snowdrop Festival being run by Visit Scotland and also with the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
The Charities we are supporting this year are Scotland’s Garden Scheme, Guide Association (Montrose) and The Scottish Civic Trust and donations will be very much appreciated.
Directions from the A92 Coast Road: Take the road just south of St Cyrus signed to Laurencekirk/Trout Fishery, there will be a yellow National Gardens Scheme sign showing the way, after a mile take the turning on the right, indicated by another yellow National Gardens Scheme sign, continue along this road, at the sharp left hand bend, continue straight ahead into Ecclesgreig Estate.
I hope you can make the Snowdrop Walk and look forward to seeing you on 5th March.
With kind regards
Yours sincerely
Gavin Farquhar        enquiries@ecclesgreig.com

[Alan_b]

Plus this ..... the garden of a new member....    http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/find-a-garden/Garden.aspx?id=22086
Clwydfryn     Bodfari Denbighshire LL16 4HU  ¾ acre plantswoman's garden, well worth a visit any time of the year. Collection of snowdrops, epimediums, hellebores and daffodils in spring. Many unusual bulbs, shade loving plants and perennial borders in summer. Alpine house with sand plunge beds new in 2016 to house alpine plants and bulbs. Orchard and colourful cottage garden potager.
 
Opening information Wednesday 15 February, Wednesday 15 March, Wednesday 12 April, Wednesday 10 May, Wednesday 14 June, Wednesday 12 July (11am - 4pm). Admission £4.00, children free. Home-made teas.
Keith & Susan Watson
01745 710232
clwydfryn@btinternet.com

I found myself sitting next to Susan Watson this weekend.  She very gently took me to task for suggesting earlier (prior to Maggi's post) that there might be no NGS gardens in Wales opening for snowdrops whereas there is this one.  And she mentioned others.  I imagine you would find at least some snowdrops still out if you were to visit on March 15th. 

[Maggi Young]

Slightly short notice, but this is worth knowing about!

Snowdrop Day this Saturday 25th  between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Free Parking in the usual car park above the garden. Entry FOC to SRGC members (£4.00 to the public).  Jim Jermyn, who recently took over in charge of Branklyn garden,  will be giving a brief talk in the Branklyn House Dining Room on the subject: “Northumberland’s Yellow Snowdrops and their impact in Gardens” at 12.00 noon.

 Seminar £10 (per person) incl Soup and a Roll and coffee/tea etc restricted to 16 people in total.
 Please book by email; jim.jermyn@btinternet.com or by tel mob: 0797 457 9025

There is a large galanthus display at Branklyn and this will be a most enjoyable day.


Here's an old photo of Jim Jermyn, cutting a celebratory cake at the 20th Anniversary of the East Lancs AGS group in 2006

[Anne Repnow]

Schneeglöckchentage im Luisenpark, Mannheim (Germany) - Feb. 25 and 26

We are all set for the snowdrop days in Mannheim and greatly look forward to seeing many galanthophiles and plant-lovers at the event.
Excellent news: Joe Sharman will be giving a talk on snowdrops both on Saturday and Sunday at 13.00 on the stage of the big hall.

[Maggi Young]

  You can find full details of the Mannheim event here : https://www.luisenpark.de/veranstaltungen/kalender#2653

 Hope it's another great success, Anne!

[Maggi Young]

Paul Barney of Edulis  has arrived safely at Mannhei for the Scheeglockchentage Im Luisenpark  and is all set up - here are a few pix from Paul of the  hall- which I think looks lovely - and you will spot  more than "just" snowdrops and also another well-known snowdrop seller's stand- Avon!

[Anne Repnow]

A great time was had by all - nurseries and visitors alike. Thank you to all supporters!

[ruweiss]

Anne, thank you for the good organisation of this succesful event.
We had a nice time at this beautiful park and took a chance to buy
some goodies for our garden from the the excellent offers of the
exhibiting nurseries.

[ruweiss]

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