John Freer and Graham Wheatley judged this
event which received many entries for each category except for one;
the tulips.
Members enjoyed viewing the entries and
the winners were applauded.
Talk
from John (Mr Daffodil) Freer
John gave us invaluable tips on growing
and showing daffodils as well as other ideas for gardening. Tips included ensuring the pot is in proportion
to the plant it contains, keeping it clean on the outside and topped with fresh compost or
gravel. Writing the name of the plant on
the card goes down well with the judges and the wording of the categories
should be read carefully.
He recommends the daffodil St Keverne as a good, disease resistant
flower which doesn’t require staking.
Display
Table
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| Hellebore lividus and James’ leucojum |
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| Ann’s jug of corydalis solida of various colours including the stunning red George Baker and the blue corydalis curviflora, Scilla siberica (blue and white), scillas bifolia, bythynica and liliohyacinthus and chionodoxa |
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Mary’s bright yellow daffodils aptly named
Mother Duck
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Jane brought this attractive basket for
the show, but it didn’t fit any category
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| Elizabeth’s branch of prunus triloba |
Notice
Board
The Spring Plant Festival at Harlow Carr includes
Rare Plant Sale on Saturday 30th April and, for the first time, the Late Daffodil and Tulip competition
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/whats-on-at-rhs-gardens/whats-on-at-rhs-garden-harlow-carr/Harlow-Carr-spring-plant-fair
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/whats-on-at-rhs-gardens/whats-on-at-rhs-garden-harlow-carr/Harlow-Carr-spring-plant-fair
Next
Meeting
15th April: Forum plus talks by various members on their
passions and expertise
