Propagation - Myths and mysteries of the dark art of propagation. Success with seed collection, sowing, germination and growing on. Recognising cuttings material and how to deal with them. Assessing which herbaceous material is suitable for division. Marina will be bringing propagation sundries and an eclectic range of hand tools for sale, together with some plants.
Forget about air miles when bringing fresh flowers into the house.Eileen and Tim Tordoff introduce us to the rewards of growing our own flowers to pick and enjoy at home. Which are easy, which need careful nurturing, tips and advice and stories of some of the adventures they’ve had in starting up a cutting nursery in the middle of Suffolk. We hope to arrange a visit to their nursery in the summer.
Who can resist the heady scent and glorious colours of sweet peas? Chris Wiley is obsessed with them, and in 2022 won the Best New Plant Award at Chelsea, which to his amazement was presented to Queen Elizabeth 11. Chris takes us on his journey developing his variety, explains how to grow and nurture sweet peas, and recounts their history. Chris founded the Sustainable Plant Store to sell eco-friendly alternatives to popular plants, and will bring some to sell.