Blogs on alpines

Behind the scene - Kew Gardens alpine nursery

Have you ever wondered how the Botanic Gardens put on such a good display of alpines in the spring? When I saw this poster,...

The Cyclamen Society Show at Wisley 16/10/10

The show was not open to the public until 11:00 but the plant sales opened at 09:00, so that meant an early start. On the...

Alpines - Then and Now

Last autumn, I built a new bed for my alpines. I thought you might like to see how this is coming on now. This is the area...

Edinburgh Show

After being bullied by Scotgran and hauled out of the sick-bed (took THE bug but I am over it now) I had better put up a...

Primulas or Primroses what does it matter!

Well it does if you show them which i did for many a year, and have raised new seedlings even longer,About five years ago...

AGS Show Loughborough 06/03/10

You have to arrive early at these things to make sure you get a good choice in the sales area. Here's a picture of the scene...