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Harlow Carr – Last Chance

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Thursday May 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Last Chance to get tickets for the Horticultural Society trip to Harlow Carr on Wednesday 24th May.
 
There are still a few spaces left on this trip leaving at 9am, returning approx 6.30pm.  The cost is £8 to members and a further £2 for the guided tour which is optional.  Please let Rebecca know by Monday 9th May as we may swap to a smaller coach and then there will be no more spaces.  Deposits of £5 to Rebecca at Knob Hall 390318.
 
Harlow Carr is the Royal Horticultural Society’s northern garden.  Rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolia’s should be a highlight at this time of the year.  As well as extensive gardens, there is a shop, plant centre and Betty’s Tearooms.
 
 

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Would you like to open your garden?

Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday May 4, 2011| Leave a Comment »

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Dorothy’s Bluebell Wood

Posted in 2011, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday May 2, 2011| 2 Comments »

Dorothy L’s wooded area has once again been glorious. The daffodil display was spectacular and now we have the treat of the bluebells. For those lucky enough to wander through the meandering paths, there is a special peaceful feel to the place. The sunlight dappling though the leaves onto the flowers below is magical. Dorothy kindly allowed our roving reporter to take some pictures. Click on each image to enlarge it.

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Parwich Open Gardens – A date for your diary

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Wednesday April 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »

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Film tonight and two great trips for the summer

Posted in Films, Gardens, Societies on Thursday March 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Deposits for the trips to Harlow Carr and/or Felley Priory and Hebb’s farmhouse can be paid to Rebecca tonight at the film show.

Two great trips

Wednesday 25th May – RHS Harlow Carr – departure 9am

Harlow Carr is the Royal Horticultural Society’s northern garden. Rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias should be a highlight at this time of year. As well as the extensive gardens there is a shop and plant centre and Betty’s Café tea rooms.

We can offer this trip to society members at the bargain price of £8! Entry is free, as the society is affiliated to the RHS. There will be an additional charge of £2 for those wishing to have a tour. Non members can either join the society at a cost of £2 or pay the entry fee of £7.50 ( free to RHS members).

Wednesday 13th July – Felley Priory and Hebb’s Farmhouse – departure 9.30am

In the morning we will visit Felley Priory Gardens in Nottinghamshire (left) a private garden and plant nursery. We will have lunch there and then there is a short drive to Hebb’s farmhouse, Stuart Dixon’s garden. Stuart gave a talk to the society in 2009 and he will show us round his garden; followed by tea and scones.

The cost for this trip is £10, it includes tea and scones at Hebb’s Farmhouse and and entry to both gardens. If however you are an RHS member, entry into Felley Priory is free and the total cost of the trip will be reduced to £7.00.

In order to keep transport costs to a minimum, from April 1st these trips will be opened to non society members. Please can members pay their £5 deposit by Thursday 31st March to secure a place.

Please let Rebecca Jordan, Knob Hall, have your payments. These details and forms have been delivered to all society members.

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Parwich and District Horticultural Society News

Posted in Films, Flora, Gardens, Out & About, Societies on Monday March 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Final call for any members wanting to go on the trips to RHS Harlow Carr on Wednesday 25th May and Felley Priory and Hebb’s farmhouse on Wednesday 13th July. Please pay your deposits to Rebecca Jordan, Knob Hall, by the end of this month; after which we will open up the seats to non members to ensure we can fill the coaches. If you are coming to our film show on Thursday, Rebecca will collect deposits there.

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Two great trips

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Thursday March 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Wednesday 25th May   –  RHS Harlow Carr   –  departure 9am

Harlow Carr is the Royal Horticultural Society’s northern garden. Rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias should be a highlight at this time of year. As well as the extensive gardens there is a shop and plant centre and Betty’s Café tea rooms.

We can offer this trip to society members at the bargain price of £8!  Entry is free, as the society is affiliated to the RHS.  There will be an additional charge of £2 for those wishing to have a tour.  Non members can either join the society at a cost of £2 or pay the entry fee of £7.50 ( free to RHS members).

Wednesday 13th July  – Felley Priory and Hebb’s Farmhouse  – departure 9.30am

In the morning we will visit Felley Priory Gardens in Nottinghamshire (left) a private garden and plant nursery.  We will have lunch there and then there is a short drive to Hebb’s farmhouse, Stuart Dixon’s garden.  Stuart gave a talk to the society in 2009 and he will show us round his garden; followed by tea and scones (included in the price). £3 entrance to each garden, although Felley Priory is free to individuals who are RHS members

The cost for this trip is £10 including tea and scones at Hebb’s Farmhouse. Members of the RHS can get into Felley Priory for free and the cost to them is £7.00.

In order to keep transport costs to a minimum we will be making up numbers with non society members; as members will have priority we are asking them to pay a deposit of £5 per person for each trip by 31st March to secure a place.

Please let Rebecca Jordan, Knob Hall, have your payments.  These details and forms have been delivered to all society members.

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Leatherbritches Nursery – New Stuff

Posted in Gardens on Saturday November 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Now in:

  • Winter Baskets
  • Winter pansy-viola-heathers
  • Wallflowers and Cyclamen

Also, loose spring bulbs.

Plus lots more……

Orders being taken for holly wreaths and holly crosses.

Call in and see Bill or Ann, or phone on 390571 / 07713 743295.

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Online book of Open Gardens

Posted in 2010, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note on Wednesday November 10, 2010| 1 Comment »

Audrey, a friend of Mike & Kevin’s in America , visited Parwich over an Open Garden Weekend.  She so enjoyed the day that she has produced an online book of the afternoon.  It is a delightful snapshot of the day, with some  magical photos.  Click here to enjoy the story.  The photo below is a sample page from the book, by clicking on any page you can enlarge that photo.

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A Garden Shot

Posted in Gardens, Photography on Saturday October 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Photo by JFS

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‘Apples with altitude’

Posted in Flora, Gardens on Saturday October 30, 2010| 1 Comment »

A resident of Ecton is undertaking a survey of varieties of apple trees cultivated in our general area, and several Parwich residents have asked us to post her questionnaire here.  If you are interested in participating click here to down load the questionnaire. 

It should be completed by the 5th of November, and you can give it to Jackie Battell in Parwich for dropping off.

To see the researcher’s covering letter   (more…)

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Crab Apples

Posted in Flora, Gardens, Photography on Friday October 29, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to Mike G for these photos:

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Horticultural Society date changes

Posted in Gardens, Societies on Monday October 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Parwich & District Horticultural Society

  • The Bob Matthews Quiz is to be postponed it till Thurs 21st Oct at the Sycamore Inn. More details will follow soon.
  • Also the AGM date has been changed as it was set for Bonfire night. It will now be Fri 12th Nov instead with a 7pm start in the Memorial Hall.

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New in at Leatherbritches Nursery…

Posted in Classified adverts, Gardens on Saturday September 18, 2010| Leave a Comment »

New stock now in, including:

  • winter pansy
  • winter viola
  • primulas
  • heathers
  • a large selection of ‘pick your own’ loose spring bulls (daffs, tulips, alliums etc.)

Bill also has handmade oak tubs and ½ oak barrels.

There’s lots more, so why not call in, everyone is welcome and locals are often treated to tea/coffee and a biscuit!

For enquiries / more info call Bill on 390571 / 07713 743295.

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Landscaping of the Memorial Hall

Posted in 2010, Gardens, Memorial hall, Posts of Note, Societies on Friday August 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Today the planting was completed (well almost) at the Memorial Hall.  There are 8 plants outstanding, which will be planted when the grass seeding is done in September.  All bar one of the beds has been muched and this final one will be covered over the weekend, once we have planted the hundreds of snowdrops that were donated by different people in the village.

It is super to see the final phase completed ready for the Official Opening on the 25th September, to which everyone is invited.  Again a huge thank you has to go to the Horticultural Society for their massive financial contribution towards the planting and to those individuals and groups that donated the 5 trees.

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Hanging Basket Competition

Posted in 2010, Gardens, Posts of Note, Societies on Wednesday August 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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The Horticultural Society is very grateful to Bill Whitfield of Leatherbritches Nursery for kindly judging the baskets at 17 houses. It was good to see such a fine display. Here are the four that Bill considered were the best.

Joint 1st prize – Jack Cundy, Main Street
Joint 1st prize – Ben and Jane Bennett, Croft Avenue
2nd prize – Margaret and Roy Lynam, Rathbone Croft
3rd Prize – Wendy and Larry Birds, Lenscliffe

Michael Hart, P&DHS Secretary

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Hanging Basket Competition – judging this week

Posted in Gardens, Societies on Monday August 2, 2010| 1 Comment »

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Specialist Plant Fair – this Sunday

Posted in Events, Gardens on Monday July 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

If of interest – don’t foget there will be a Specialist Plant Fair at Osmaston Park on 25 July 2010.
The fair will open from 10am-4pm.

Admission is £2.00, with a percentage of proceeds being donated to the PEAK DISTRICT MOUNTAIN RESCUE ORGANISATION.

Refreshments will be available.

Further details are available on www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk, or call 07730 859441.

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Specialist Plant Fair

Posted in Events, Gardens on Thursday July 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Although not in our immediate area this might be of interest….

There will be a Specialist Plant Fair at Osmaston Park on 25 July 2010.
The fair will open from 10am-4pm.

Admission is £2.00, with a percentage of proceeds being donated to the PEAK DISTRICT MOUNTAIN RESCUE ORGANISATION.

Refreshments will be available.

Further details are available on www.flowerpowerfairs.co.uk, or call 07730 859441.

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£1350 raised by Open Gardens

Posted in 2010, Gardens, Posts of Note, Societies on Monday June 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Open gardens was a fabulous success with many folks making the most of the weather, the great new Memorial Hall, the beautiful gardens and the tasty cream teas.

Over £800 was taken on the door and the day netted over £1350. This is money that will be used by the society to benefit local causes with a horticultural bent, as a thank you to the village for putting up with the disruption of Open Gardens.

Those who were involved in the cream teas worked incredibly hard all day and really appreciated the new kitchen. The new Hall looked stunning with the tables decked with checked table cloths and flowers.  The displays from the children were super, but unfortunately entries were well down on previous years despite the monetary rewards. With the doors opening out on to the patio many visitors were able to enjoy the new seating area.

The committee would like to express their thanks to all those who opened their gardens and made the day such a success.

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Flowers and Vegetables

Posted in Gardens, People on Tuesday June 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Sam Flowers’ garden, a wonderful array of vegetables that would be the envy of many. A little bird has whispered that Sam celebrated his 92 last week and is probably the most senior man in the village.
Thanks to JF-S

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Parwich Open Gardens – Photo Gallery #2

Posted in 2010, Events, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday June 21, 2010| 1 Comment »

Here is the second photo gallery showcasing seven more of the stunning gardens on display in Parwich last Sunday. The sunny weather ensured the gardens were seen at their best.

Please click on each image to enlarge it.

Garden #3 – Wheatsheaf Cottage

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Parwich Open Gardens – Photo Gallery #1

Posted in 2010, Events, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday June 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Here is the first of several photo galleries of Sunday’s Open Gardens and Childrens’ Horticultural Show. The weather remained fine and sunny throughout, ensuring that plenty of visitors turned up to enjoy the fourteen gardens on display. This was also the first major public event to take place in our new Memorial Hall, and trade was brisk throughout the afternoon, with many people opting to take advantage of the sunny patio area on the south side of the building.

Please click on each image to enlarge it.

Garden #6 – Orchard Farm.

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Photos for sale.

Posted in Flora, Gardens, Photography on Saturday June 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

To coincide with Parwich Open Gardens, a selection of floral photographs are being put on sale. These photographs have all been taken in Parwich, and they can be purchased framed or unframed. All proceeds will be donated to Parwich Horticultural Society.

The photographs can be viewed and purchased in the Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon. Additional copies can be ordered, using the order forms provided in the hall. Alternatively, you can place your orders by calling Kevin on 390503.

A limited number of early orders can be processed on Sunday. All other orders will be processed by Sunday June 27th.

Price list.
Framed (small): £20
Framed (standard): £23
Framed (large square): £25
Unframed: £6

Unframed prints will fit a standard 6 x 8 inch picture frame. (Those from John Lewis at least!)

Other sizes (full A4, full A3 etc) are available by request.

There are six photos in total: euphorbia, lily, poppy, rose, sidalcea and iris. (more…)

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Open Gardens Tomorrow

Posted in Gardens, Societies on Saturday June 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Where am I? What am I?

Posted in Gardens on Saturday June 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

On Sunday at the Open Gardens (2-6pm), see if you can see this little fellow.  He really is quite obvious in one of the gardens.

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Tombola Prizes

Posted in Gardens on Monday June 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »

William B is running the Horticultural Society tombola at Open Gardens. All donations of prizes would be very welcome. Please leave them at Knob Hall or contact Will on 318 and he will collect them.

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More blooms

Posted in Flora, Gardens on Monday June 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Only a few weeks ago it seemed everything was behind, now people might be worrying that everything will be over before Open Gardens later in the month on Sunday 20th June.  Thank you to Mike G for this photo of a Weigela ‘Victoria’.

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Shades of blue

Posted in Flora, Gardens on Sunday June 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Photos by JF-S

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The new tree

Posted in Gardens on Thursday May 20, 2010| 1 Comment »

Lynette & Richard’s new tree – a lovely Acer – JF-S

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Culland Hall – Open Garden – tomorrow

Posted in Gardens on Saturday April 24, 2010| 2 Comments »

 

Date for 2011 is Sunday 19th June – click here for more details

Also today  Parwich Open Gardens 2011 from 2-6pm – click here for more details

 

Culland Hall
Open Garden & Spring Plant Fair
Sunday – 11am-4pm
£3.50, children free
In aid of ‘The Mid-Derbyshire Association
for Mobile Physiotherapy’

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Near Brailsford with excellent signage from the A52 and plenty of parking.
Refreshments available all day.

For any further details, please click here to read an earlier post

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Will you open your garden?

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Monday April 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

This year Open Gardens will be on Sunday 20th June, 2-6pm.  If you are willing to open your garden this year, please ring Dot H on 456 by the beginning of May or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will forward your emails.

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Leatherbritches Nursery – New Stock

Posted in Gardens on Monday April 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Just to let you know…

New stock has arrived at Leatherbritches Nursery for all summer bedding / basket requirements also new herbs for your culinary needs.

A vast amount of vegetable plants have also arrived, including a variety of tomato plants, cucumber, chilli, pepper and leek to name but a few.

For enquiries / information please contact Bill Whitfield on 390571 / 07713 743295.

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The Continuing Story of Dorothy and the Daffs

Posted in Gardens, People on Thursday April 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »

A few days ago, we published a post on Dorothy L and the blooming daffodils in her woodland garden. This post was picked up by a reporter from The Ashbourne News Telegraph, who promptly came to the village with a photographer. Dorothy was interviewed and we are expecting a small spread to be published next Wednesday. Can’t wait!

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Dorothy’s Daffs

Posted in 2010, Gardens, Posts of Note on Sunday April 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Spring is here and once again, Dorothy’s woodland garden is bursting into life. Here are a few pictures of this beautiful area. Click on each image to enlarge it.

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Open Gardens – Why not open your garden?

Posted in Gardens, Societies on Saturday April 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Tomorrow – Top Tips Film

Posted in Films, Gardens, Societies on Tuesday April 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Organised by the Parwich & District Horticultural Society

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Culland Hall Open Garden & Spring Fair

Posted in Gardens on Monday April 5, 2010| 2 Comments »

 

Date for 2011 is Sunday 19th June – click here for more details

Also today Parwich Open Gardens 2011 from 2-6pm – click here for more details

OPEN GARDEN AT CULLAND HALL, near Brailsford
Sunday 25th April 2010

The Plant Fair will be open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, tickets are £3.50 (children free) and there is ample free parking. Refreshments will be served all day. In addition to plants for sale there will also be French and Shabby Chic garden furniture and a variety of quality gardening goods.

This is the fifth annual Open Garden and Spring Plant Fair and it is in aid of local charity ‘The Mid-Derbyshire Association for Mobile Physiotherapy’, which has been providing home based physiotherapy for over 25 years to housebound, and often isolated people, living in the Derbyshire Dales area.  There will be unusual plants for sale from leading specialist nurseries and RHS exhibitors.

Culland Hall garden is featured in this month’s edition of Derbyshire Life, using some of Debbie W’s photos.

Culland Hall is based in an idyllic position on parkland which was laid out in the 18th century; although there has been a house at Culland since the 12th Century. There are 5 acres of garden as well as a lake. The owners, Simon and Lucy Thompson are well acquainted with the house and gardens, as Simon’s father bought the estate in the 1930’s (where he built a new house on the old site.) (more…)

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The Snowdrop “Thieves”

Posted in Gardens, Memorial hall on Sunday April 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to Andy & Jo, Phil K, Emma, Sue H & Patti for either potting up or letting us dig up parts of their garden and relieving them of some of their snowdrops.   Once the Memorial Hall grounds have been landscaped, we will plant these bulbs in drifts in the bed near the entrance.  If you have any spare clumps of snowdrops in your garden, please pot them up and let Jane (665) or Glynis (561) know.

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Horticultural Film from the RHS

Posted in Films, Gardens, Societies on Tuesday March 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »

This film will be shown in the Church next Wednesday.

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