The Dapper Dahlia Expert

Presentation

PETER MATHERS

As always Peter’s talk was full of information and he was resplendent in one of his waistcoats.  He gave us a fascinating talk entitled DIARIES, DAHLIAS AND DEADLINES.
He took us on a journey from halls and castles and gardens known for their literary connections. These included BOLSOVER CASTLE, WORTLEY HALL, MULGRAVE CASTLE, RENISHAW HALL (visit for their bluebells), SHIBDEN HALL,  a London garden square (HEREFORD SQUARE) adjacent to GLOUCESTER ROAD, OXFORD BOTANIC GARDENS AND finally RIPON CATHEDRAL including fascinating insights into who lived or still lives there.

We all had lovely afternoon and enjoyed Liz’s baking.  Ginger and date loaf, and a tray bake of coconut, lime with a passion fruit topping.

The sales table made £47 so a big thank you to everyone who contributed and to Norma who manned the ‘shop’.

Display Table

 

KATE brought  Phlox ‘Blue Paradise’, Allium Angulosum, Monada ‘Deep Purple’,
Lythrum ‘Lady Sackville’, Saponaria ‘Max Frei’

 DOROTHY.    Penstemon, some miniatures, plus a miniature orange rose.   Dorothy doesn’t know their names.

 ANN.  Malvastrum lateritum (from Argentina and Uruguay), Allivin Flavum,
Mina Lobata (Pomoea), Ophiopogan planiscapus,
Dianthus isensis (dancing geisha), Tanacetum, Houttuynia Cordata

ANN.   Mandrake seed heads.     Flowers in January with purple flowers

TREVOR.  Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’ plus two unnamed dahlias.   Trevor bought a seed packet of pompom dahlias, nurtured them and was disappointed as not a pompom in sight!

Next Meeting

1^st August – Visit to Steven Medley’s garden in Mirfield. Members will receive full details by email.