Yesterday I attended the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society AGM held at Broadward Hall Gardens, Shropshire set in beautiful countryside. Where our hosts Caro and Anthony were most gracious and allowed us to spend time in their walled garden containing The National Collection ofHistoric English-bred Hemerocallis.Caro gave us a fascinating presentation about the history and …
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Hay Making July 2024
Well if you were wondering why we have been a bit quiet, it is because we have been making hay in the 3 and a half field. We got more hay then I had anticipated 410 small bales! This is the first time I have made hay for 30 years, so a little tired now. …
Axe Vale Show June 2024
Here at the Axe Vale 2024 show for the second day. We had a good day yesterday met loads of lovely people, and had many a good chat about Hostas, slugs and snails.
Sowing Seeds in June 2024
Well, I thought I would finally sow the meadow seeds. Looked at the weather forecast, and it looks damp for the next few weeks. Temperatures are more like spring than summer. Since the 5 acre had been cut for silage, it was the right height for chain harrowing, hand sowing, and finally, chain harrowing over …
Royal Bath & West Show May 2024
Here is our display for the Royal Bath and West Show May 2024. I just want to point out that the Golden Hosta is Golden Gate which we managed to make really gold this year.
Tavistock Pannier Market May 2024
Here is our table display for Tavistock Pannier Market. Lovely venue and loads of lovely people.
Devon County Show May 2024
Our Completed display for Devon County 2024
Getting ready for Mapperton House Plant Fair
Getting ready for Mapperton House Plant Fair tomorrow and came across this Brother Stefan in the morning sun.
Flower Spikes Showing
Goes to show how mild this winter has been as in amongst this tray several Twist of Lime and Lemon and Limes have chosen to start flowering!We will be preparing and checking stock for Mapperton Plant Fair tomorrow, so let us know if you would like us to bring any particular varieties with us. So …
All Quiet on the West Country Front
Haven’t posted much for a little while as have been busy potting thousands of Hostas over the last 2 weeks. Finally finished that and am now looking forward to our first event of the year.We will be attending Burrow Farm Gardens Spring Show this Sunday 31st March. Nervous and excited, because it has been a …