“The wise gardener anticipates June in January.” Anonymous

 Presentation

We were pleased to welcome Brian Dennsion again to Friday Forum. On this visit he took us on a tour around his beautifully designed garden. Members made copious notes on the printed lists when they saw a plant or an idea to copy in their own gardens. Brian also wowed us with the ingenious watering methods which he has invented and showed us how he keeps his lawn in pristine condition. A cheerful slide show on a very cold afternoon.

Display Table

There is still a lot of interest in the gardens of some of our members.

Amanda’s Snowdrops: The double Lady Beatrix Stanley on the right and Rosemary Burnham with its fine green lines (currently selling at £45.00 per bulb).  In the foreground, Carol’s Clematis Winter Beauty

Gill’s posy contains Hellebores which she split the stems to last longer, variegated Ivy and single and double Snowdrops

Ann’s basket contains Witch Hazel Hamamelis Mollis, Snowdrops Galanthus Elwesii and Wendy’s Gold, the half hardy Narcissus Elara (n.cantabricus × romieuxii), Cyclamen coum, Iris ungularis, Viburnum tinus and Christmas Box (Sarcococcus confusa) and Muscari Early Bird

Kate brought Smimmia japonica and Kew Green, Hamamelis Arnold Promise, variegated Cistus, Christmas Box (Sarcococcus) and Polypodium cambricum Richard Kayse

Kate’s Helleborus niger

Next Meeting

3^rd February: Plants from our childhoods; a group participation session led by Judith Ladley.