Snowdrop Events 2011
A Passion for Snowdrops
Tuesday 8 February 10.00am – 4.00pm
a.m. Early Flowering Snowdrops and other Bulbs – an illustrated lecture by Simon Garbutt
Simon will introduce you to an amazing array of new and rare snowdrops he has photographed whilst visiting important snowdrop gardens in the UK and abroad.
An opportunity to buy rare snowdrops from Michael Broadhurst.
A delicious 2 course lunch provided by the award winning ‘The Orchard Room’. There will be tea / coffee and home-made cakes served mid morning and time to ask lots of questions.
p.m. A private visit to the stunning garden of Ann Borrill (car sharing is the best option) with a guided tour of this highly acclaimed garden and much coveted private snowdrop collection – over 200 varieties of snowdrops planted throughout the garden.
Cost - £50. Well worth it! I've been there
Dutch snowdrop event
http://www.sneeuwklokjesgala.nl/
Further information from: Dr John Grimshaw, Gardens Manager, Colesbourne Park, nr Cheltenham, Glos. GL53 9NP Tel 01242 870567 E-mail: info@colesbournegardens.org.uk www.snowdrop.org.uk
Wisley Plant Centre's 'Snowdrop Splendour'
29 – 30 January 2011
Well-known bulb expert Lady Christine Skelmersdale will speak at 11.30am and 2pm on both days. A magnificent range of common and uncommon Galanthus to buy, as well bulbs and plants for winter interest
Belgian snowdrop weekend
http://www.provant.be/kalender/vrije_tijd/domeinen/arboretum_kalmthout/collecties/hamamelis/2011_02_26_sneeuwklokjesweeken.jsp?module=tcm:7-12959-4&page=2&referer=tcm:7-20462-64