Talk: Wild India
Barbara and Peter Murphy returned to
Friday Forum to entertain us with a presentation on India, based on several
visits they have made.
It was just what was needed to cheer us up
on a grey day, as Peter told us about the wildlife, culture and horticulture beautifully
illustrated by Barbara’s photography.
Amongst other things we learnt that all hens originated from the Red
Jungle Fowl from thousands of years ago and Assam tea has been grown there since
1834 and comes from the Camellia family.
Barbara brought with her some greeting cards
in aid of the Rodley Nature Reserve with her photographs of local birds and
scenery.
Display
Table
As the season continues, there is currently
plenty of interest and colour in the gardens of our members as illustrated by
today’s table.
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| Kate’s arrangement of Hellebores, Pulmonaria including the Blue Ensign, Viburnum Dawn, Ribes White Icicle, Jetfire and Jumbly daffodils, Anisodontea and the stunning Camellia Simply Rouge |
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| James brought a Snowflake (Leucojum vernum), which is much larger and longer stemmed than the more popular snowdrop. As usual, James regaled us with its history |
Judith showed us her book The Gardener’s
Companion edited by Vicky Bamforth
She
says she likes to dip into it when she has time, which probably isn’t very
often! The article A Gardener’s
Raincheck looks
helpful.
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| From Ann’s garden came Group 10 Narcissi originating from Spain and Portugal: Narcissus cyclamineus and Narcissus Spoirot, Pulsatilla rubra, Ipheon uniflorum album and Ipheon uniflorum Charlotte Bishop |
Notice
Board
There are still a few places available on
our garden trip to Lincolnshire.
Mini Show:
Next meeting is Friday Forum’s Spring Show. I’m sure everyone has something to
enter. It’s the taking part that
matters!
Unfortunately Wakefield Paxton Society established
in 1877 is closing.
Next
Meeting
April 7th: Spring
Mini Show – Judge and speaker – John Freer
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