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Moving fields
The Collection is still
growing at the same site as it has since designated a National Plant
Collection in 1991. However the plants are being moved to a different field,
which has become available and presents better facilities. This will take a
while to accomplish, so all this year the display area will not be looking at it's best!
It may in fact not be safe for public access at all, at times. It will not be
suitable for disabled access. There will be some of he Collection at my home
address and it may be possible to arrange a visit here, although it will
depend on numbers, time, weather, etc. Please do NOT just turn up at the door.
Plants on
display
All the Collection is
currently in pots and containers. In 2009 I have not grown a full range of
taxa in large display containers, as I had enough to do with all the changes
at the moment.
Be prepared
The weather in
Snowdonia is not like living in Hampshire, so visitors need to come prepared
just in case your visit co-insides with the worst, and you still want a look
around despite the wind or rain. With luck you won't
need them, but torrential rain or gales are quite possible in any month, so
wellies, wooly jumper, raincoat, hat and gloves may be needed, if you are
unlucky. If the forecast is really bad, then that's when your 'phone number
comes in, to cancel or postpone.
Can't Visit?
Plants may be available for purchase,
on a occasional and random basis, on visits to the collection, surplus to the maintenance
needs of the collection. The collection is not part of any commercial enterprise.
If there is a particular plant you want I would suggest trying Herb
Farms or specialist nurseries first. If you still want something from me I
will do my best to propagate for you, but there will mostly likely be a long
wait!
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