OUR annual open weekend is now behind us - we raised £507.15 for the Alzheimer's Society - and thanks to all who attended and helped. It was good to meet so many customers face to face here, and also at Malvern Spring Show, where we were delighted to win an RHS Gold Medal in the Floral Marquee.

THE next 'hands-on' Auricula Workshop will be July 19th. Please email us on mail@popsplants.com if you are interested in coming along. There is one place remaining.

During the day we cover a little auricula history, care and cultivation - including practical sessions on potting and propagation - with lunch and other refreshments. We keep numbers to a minimum so that we are able to give individual advice. The cost is £60.

THE 'DOWNTON DOUBLES' COLLECTION - our new selection raised from some of the finest double auriculas produced - is now available. The Collection of five different coloured plants is suitable for pot or garden cultivation. It costs £25.00 and includes p&p in the UK.