Galanthus Events - Snowdrop Days etc 2013

[Brian Ellis]

I was actually thinking of Matt Bishop who has a long way to travel at a time of year that is not the best for travelling and who has to make much the same journey twice, one week apart.

Perhaps he is not going back inbetween Alan.

[kentish_lass]

I have only ever been to one plant sale before (and that was Myddleton House last year).  How does one plan their purchases/tactics in advance?  Does anyone make a wish list or just wait to see what comes their way on the day?  I am not into pushing and shoving.....but I fortunately have long arms which may come in handy

Last year my eyes needed lasering following surgery and I had double vision....it was very frustrating but I came home with some lovely plants!  I remember Emma T casually walking up to Joe's stall and buying Clovis.  I could not read a single plant label on that stand.  Hope it's coming up Emma?

[RichardW]

I stick to my rule of not paying more than £10 for a bulb, which didn't leave me with a lot at Myddleton  think I went slightly over on one...

[emma T]

I have only ever been to one plant sale before (and that was Myddleton House last year).  How does one plan their purchases/tactics in advance?  Does anyone make a wish list or just wait to see what comes their way on the day?  I am not into pushing and shoving.....but I fortunately have long arms which may come in handy

Last year my eyes needed lasering following surgery and I had double vision....it was very frustrating but I came home with some lovely plants!  I remember Emma T casually walking up to Joe's stall and buying Clovis.  I could not read a single plant label on that stand.  Hope it's coming up Emma?

I did just walk up to Joe's stand and there it was , no pushing or shoving needed .  'clovis' has multiplied  nicely, i dont think its going to flower this year.

[Brian Ellis]

Forgive me Jennie this is going to be a bit tongue in cheek!

I have only ever been to one plant sale before (and that was Myddleton House last year).

Well, I think you made up for it judging by the number of bags etc etc

How does one plan their purchases/tactics in advance?  Does anyone make a wish list or just wait to see what comes their way on the day?

Plans are useless, you just get swept away with the mentality of 'sweets in a sweetshop' and pick and mix, you see something you vaguely recall reading about and snatch it before someone else does;  this is not a good tactic as you end up having to borrow money off friends for the one you really wanted to start with    but how you overcome it I don't know 
 

I am not into pushing and shoving.....but I fortunately have long arms which may come in handy

Very useful as it does get a bit like a WI produce sale

Last year my eyes needed lasering following surgery and I had double vision....it was very frustrating but I came home with some lovely plants!

Ah now I see why you had so many bags, double vision.  Watch out everyone, this year she can see what she's after

Hope you're still speaking to me Jennie
 

[emma T]

Maybe we could coordinate and come up with a plan for the sale 

[Brian Ellis]

Emma we would be defeated by the fact there would be only one or two 'I'm the most desirable snowdrop on the list' to be bought   It all adds to the fun.

[RichardW]

Was going to say anyone who would like to pop into Benington after the sale would be welcome but we've had an inch of snow and more is expected, unless it melts quickly I doubt there will be much to see now.

[Tim Ingram]

Brian - I'm really tempted now; all that pushing and shoving sounds like good fun, especially when you are on the selling side of the stand! Unfortunately my wife has a steely eye when it comes to snowdrops, and a lot else besides, but it would be nice to meet up with all these wonderful growers and plantspeople.

[Brian Ellis]

Brian - I'm really tempted now; all that pushing and shoving sounds like good fun, especially when you are on the selling side of the stand! Unfortunately my wife has a steely eye when it comes to snowdrops, and a lot else besides, but it would be nice to meet up with all these wonderful growers and plantspeople.

If you are that tempted Tim, I fear the weather will be a repeat of last year, when we were selling we were absolutely nithered

[Alan_b]

Yes, I note that publicity for the Harvey's sale the following week says "Rare species and cultivars from Harveys Garden Plants collection will be on display and for sale, all under cover and frost free".

[RichardW]

Wondered if that was a little dig...

Considering how cold it was the plants at Myddleton looked very good.

[Brian Ellis]

I hope I get to see them this year, we were so cold we just headed for home

[RichardW]

having been at your table all morning I'm not surprised, remember it being one of the coldest days,

[Tim Ingram]

Perhaps I should rethink our plans of growing more snowdrops - we had a few similar days at a garden near to Canterbury, but the weather didn't seem to stop people coming out. Carolyn and John Millen at Spring Platt provided hot soup which has a pronounced effect on the circulation!