Autumn Plant Fair
Coming soon! The Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair and Artisan Market at Helmingham Hall Gardens, Sunday 17th September 2017.
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Propagating Ferns from Spores
Anthony Pigott came to our propagation class and gave us a lesson in propagating ferns. We had already collected some fern fronds, and began by tapping the frond with our fingers, over paper, to release the spores. We used a multipurpose compost with some added vermiculite. We used 9cm pots We left the pots in the bags for about 10 mins to cool slightly. We then speedily opened the bags and held the paper with the spores on over to … Continue reading →
Free Muscari latifolia at September’s Plant Fair
We are giving 2,000 of these bulbs away to visitors at our Helmingham Hall sale on Sunday September 17th .
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Another great day at our Spring Plant Fair at Helmingham on Sunday 28th May. We’re still checking the numbers but it looks like a record attendance with over 3,200 visitors. Our thanks go to all our organisers, helpers, stall holders and visitors for making it happen.
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The free plant, Fuchsia ‘Whiteknights Pearl’ has arrived, ready to be given to the lucky first 800 visitors to the Suffolk Plant Heritage Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall on Sunday (28th May). Don’t miss yours! Planning ahead, Suffolk Plant Heritage Propagation Officer Anne Tweddle has been collecting material for the 2018 free plant, Penstemon ‘Drinkstone Red’ from National Collection holder Maggie Wylie at Hollesley.
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