2010 - MALVERN GOLD ETC.12th January 2010
THE NEW YEAR got underway with some real auricula weather - the freezing alpine conditions suited the plants, if not the rest of us! But it meant a late season, with plants flowering at least three weeks later than usual. OUR big news is from the Malvern Spring Gardening Show in May. Not only were we delighted to win a Gold Medal, but HRH, the Princess Royal, also visited us on our stand as part of the celebrations for the Show's Silver Anniversary in the Floral Marquee. As usual, it was grand to meet so many customers face to face. THANK YOU to all who attended our annual AURICULA WEEKEND in April. The weather was glorious and we raised £1,019.70 for the Alzheimer's Society. We are very grateful to members of the National Auricula and Primula Society, neighbours, and others who gave their time to help. Thanks again. IN APRIL we once again 'dressed' the auricula theatre for the LONDON GARDEN MUSEUM'S AURICULA DAY. Later in the month we did a similar theatre display in the 18th century style garden of the GEFFRYE MUSEUM as part of their exhibition 'A GARDEN WITHIN DOORS: PLANTS AND FLOWERS IN THE HOME'. The exhibition runs until July 25th. Further information from the Museum at 136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London E2. 020 7739 9893. Admission free. WE have a limited number of signed copies of Allan Guest's lovely and informative book 'THE AURICULA - A HISTORY, CULTIVATION AND VARIETIES' available. This is your chance to buy a signed first edition! The price is £19.95 including postage and packing to the UK. TO see pictures of the beautiful plants displayed by members of the NATIONAL AURICULA AND PRIMULA SOCIETY at their annual shows this spring, take a look at the websites of the three sections. There are links from the website of the Southern Section www.southernauriculaprimula.org WE are proud to be members of the Horticulural Exhibitors' Association - for more details see www.virtualflowershow.co.uk
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