Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares, and take the winds of March with beauty. -William Shakespeare

Friday Forum held its AGM. Chairman and Treasurer’s reports are available for members.  Committee members were thanked and appreciation was shown to Liz for donating her delicious cakes  to our meetings.

Display Table

Judith’s Corydalis cheilanthifolia, the fern-leaved corydalis

Judith’s Corydalis Chocolate Stars with bronze leaves

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Kate brought Camelias Simple rouge and Silver Wedding, Prunus incisa Kojo-no-mai, Narcissus Jetfire and Chaenomeles Crimson and Gold

Sue G’s vase contains Corydalys solida grown from corms Beth Evans and the red George Baker, Winter Honeysuckle, Muscari, Daffodils pseudonarcissus and Tête à Tête, Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill' , Erythronium 'Purple King', Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’, Iberis ‘Candytuft’ and Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'

Ann brought a variety of Arum leaves which differ in shape and markings: Arum maculatum, Arum italicum 'Marmoratum,Pictum and Creticum

Amanda sent us seeds and sowing instructions for Achimenes (Hot Water Plant)

Caroline brought a magazine article on Charles Dowding’s no-dig method

Forthcoming Events

Paxton Spring Show will take place on Saturday 13^th April.

Next Meeting

15^th March - Presentation on Growing Sweet Peas by David Matthewman