The Forsythia and Daphne have finally decided to flower at last; I was beginning to think they had forgotten! Now we have had a few days of (relatively) warmer weather, things are speeding into leaf and flower at last! My rhubarb has also been very slow in getting going, but all the seedlings that have had the protection of the conservatory windowsill, are coming along nicely! I have pulled up some stunning patches of nettles, and lots of that funny little plant called “Herb Robert”, that sadly have not been killed off by the cold.!
Our May meeting has the charming Timothy Walker (of Oxford Botanical Garden fame) coming to ask “What Have Plants Ever Done For Us?” I am sure we can think of a few suggestions, images of old witches stirring bubbling cauldrons come to mind! Anyway, May 8th, Blewbury Vale Room, 7.30pm, ring if you need a lift, (850219).
Show schedules’ available for the show on 14th September, will be available soon!
Happy gardening
Karen Brooks.