Hillview Hardy Plants
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Nursery Update
The winter has given opportunities for us to try new plants in spaces left by those that died. All the dead plants in pots have been recycled and put into large box-beds John has made and we will be growing vegetables in these. We are trying this method of growing to see how well it works and if harvesting is easier than from ground level. We will report on our findings so that we can share our highs and lows with you. We are attending fewer shows this year as the expenses are getting out of hand. We will still be at lots of plant sales and are still giving talks all over the place! As we are at the nursery more, we hope to make it a more attractive place to visit but please don’t expect immediate changes: at the moment there are not enough hours in the day. We have a range of Roses in 2 litre deep pots at the nursery but have not listed them as we do not want to send them and we have small numbers of quite a large number of varieties. We are supporting a “Special School” in Wolverhampton by donating plants and vegetable plants for their allotment and sensory garden. The children are trying to raise funds for Wateraid and for a primary school in Kenya by having a plant sale in the summer. As usual, coffee and tea are available on a DIY basis, in the “New Shed”. The WC is also there and is suitable for disabled visitors. If it’s raining when you visit, we have umbrellas for you to borrow. Our Weather
TalksWe are available to give talks on the following subjects and if we have enough notice, can tailor one of our talks to you needs/situation, or create a new talk for you. We use a digital projector and can bring our own equipment and plants for sale if you wish.
VisitsWe are happy to receive daytime or evening visits from gardening clubs, etc. There is room for a coach to park at the end of our lane (by pre arrangement with the farmer) and we can give a talk, guided tour, provide light refreshments or whatever else you may need. Just give us a call for further details. 01746 716 454. Loyalty SchemeThis is up and running and still costs only £5.00 to join. Benefits include 10% off all purchases at the nursery and previews to our seasonal “sales”. |
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At last we are able to update the website. There will be no hard copy of the catalogue this year, due to the lateness of knowing what we have left to offer. It has been difficult to know which plants have survived the winter as many looked promising but have now “fizzled out”.
