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The Free Plant Spring 2023

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Acidanthera murielae  (Abyssinian gladiolus) is the free plant (for 800 visitors, released during each days) at the Helmingham Plant Fair, May 2023. A graceful summer flowering perennial with erect grass like leaves and flower stems up to a 3′ / 100cm, with several nodding funnel-shaped white flowers with purple throats. Attractive to a range of pollinators. Grow in pots or in the ground. Plant corms at 6″ / 15cm deep in moist,  well-drained potting medium. Dead head after flowering. Lift when … Continue reading →

Spring Plant Fair 2023

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Not long to go!  Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 28th  & Monday 29th May:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £10 (£8.00 in advance) – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • Free plant for 800 visitors distributed during the day • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections • Expert advice & demonstrations • Live music & … Continue reading →

Stowupland Talk – Saturday February 25th

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Our 2023 programme of events is now well under way. The next one is: 25th February 2023: 2.30pm, Stowupland Village Hall, IP14 4BQ Talk: ‘Miss Ellen Willmott, her life and gardens.’ – Sandra Lawrence Ellen Ann Willmott FLS VMH of Warley Place in Essex was an influential member of the Royal Horticultural Society. Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and has written a biography of Miss Willmott entitled “Miss Willmott’s Ghosts; the extraordinary life and gardens of a forgotten genius”. Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading →

Suffolk Plant Heritage Journal 2022

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The Spring 2022 Suffolk Group Journal is available along with the cover and contents page from the latest Autumn issue. We are very proud of our journal that appears twice a year, full of fascinating articles about plants and the people and places associated with them. Back numbers from 2009 onwards are available to read and download at: https://suffolkplantheritage.com/journal.

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