Snowdrops in February 2012

[Paddy Tobin]

A few yellow snowdrops in flower at the moment.

Paddy

Galanthus 'Primrose Warburg'
Galanthus nivalis 'Sandersii Group'
Galanthus 'Spindlestone Surprise'
Galanthus 'Wendy's Gold'

[Brian Ellis]

'I noticed today one flower stalk with two flower heads and then another flower which had produced triplets. Very odd behaviour indeed.

Paddy

Galanthus 'Mrs. Thompson'

Not at all Paddy, 'Mrs Thompson' (aka 'Yorkshire Cottage') is known for this behaviour, and a mature clump can be really floriferous.

[kentish_lass]

Beautiful photos Paddy - I especially love the one of Straffan illustrating the second flowers so perfectly.  I am growing a flower I thought to be Straffan but I think it is wrong.  I will post a photo when it recovers from the snow.

I went to the RHS Halls in London today and bumped into many forum members who had travelled there from far and wide.

There was a distinct lack of snowdrops compared with last year but the stands were cleverly filled with spring colour.  Lots of gorgeous Hellebores (I never saw Hepaticas this year), tempting Heucheras and a stand with all different types of potatoes clearly explaining their flavours and uses.  Lots to see and a great day all round.

At the end of the day I realised I had been taking all my photos on the 'macro setting' which was annoying - so they are not as clear as I would have liked.

Here are a few shots from today:

1.  Recognise anyone?
2.  Another crowd shot
3.  Kentgardener, Emma T, Alan Street from Avon Bulbs and AlanB - forum members
4.  Kentgardener, Emma T, AlanB and me (Kentishlass)

[kentish_lass]

Here are a few more from today at the RHS Halls, London

1.  Maxine on Avon Bulbs enjoying herself 
2.  That forum member again
3.  and again
4.  and again

[Brian Ellis]

 

Nice hat Jennie

[Lina Hesseling]

Jennie, thank you for showing us the pictures. Don't worrie about the macro-setting. It looks like a great day and nice chats. Did you find more snowdrops that were on your wish list?

Lina.

Hat? Can we see more?

[kentish_lass]

Nice hat Jennie

Got some funny looks on the train  

Lina - it has snowdrops embroidered over it but I don't have a picture.

[KentGardener]

1.  Recognise anyone?
2.  Another crowd shot

I can see SRGC forum members KentGardener, Johnjearrard, Chad, John Grimshaw.  And can also spot Alan Street, Matt Bishop, and maybe the back of Rod Leeds head!

[KentGardener]

2.  That forum member again
3.  and again
4.  and again

Good lord - I've got a stalker!   

[emma T]

yep nice hat Jenny..... Knitted by some lady    

[KentGardener]

yep nice hat Jenny..... Knitted by some lady    

Yeah! I was told "Some lady off ebay knitted it...."

I wonder who that could have been?   

[Alan_b]

Good lord - I've got a stalker!  

You also have an impersonator who was at the RHS show, camouflage trousers, little or no head hair but rather bigger and bulkier than the genuine article.  Perhaps he is there in one of the crowd scenes?  

[Mavers]

Thanks for the photos of the show Jennie , wish I'd arranged time off work now!

[art600]

Showing my ignorance - who is the chap, apparently holding a fire extinguisher, talking to John 

[Brian Ellis]

Showing my ignorance - who is the chap, apparently holding a fire extinguisher, talking to John 

That explains Joe Sharman's stance, he's obviously weighed down by it