Our annual South African Weekend will take place on Sat 7th and Sun 8th August 2010 from 10am til 5pm - if all goes to plan the nursery will be packed with hundreds of South African plants in flower in our borders, plus a host of other blooms.
Events over the weekend include:
Display borders with the species and hybrids clearly marked.
New for this year will be a gallery of photographs & painting of our South African collection with prints for sale.
Talks at the nursery and plenty of good advice on offer. Expert and former national collection holder for Crocosmia, David Fenwick will be present over the weekend.
Information boards and cultivation guides.
A slide show showing our photographs of many of the wild species of these plants growing in their wild habitats – quite an eye-opener for many gardeners.
Another new feature will be nature walks through our little valley, following a stream that flows into the River Tamar. You will be rewarded with fantastic views and glimpses or our local wildlife.
All of this is supplemented by generous helpings of cream teas and cakes, plus South African rooibos tea.
The weekend is ideal for trips by gardening clubs - larger groups should book ahead. The local roads are accessible for up to 20 seat-minibuses & coaches.
THERE IS A £2 ENTRY CHARGE OVER THE WEEKEND WHICH ALL GOES TO CHARITY - THIS IS TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN‘PERENNIAL’AND ‘SENTEBALE’.
‘Perennial’ (The Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society) – this is the national charity founded in the 19th century, to support those who work or have worked in horticulture and their spouses/partners when they face adversity or need. www.perennial.org.uk
‘Sentebale’ was founded by Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal family and Prince Harry in response to the plight of the neediest of Lesotho's people - its orphans and vulnerable children. It’s mission is to transform the lives of Lesotho's orphans and vulnerable children - the forgotten victims of poverty and of the HIV/Aids epidemic ravaging their country. Many of the plants at our nursery come from this region and we have formed a particular link with the Aids orphanage in Semonkong, raising money for the children who reside there. www.sentebale.org
Call 01822 834680 for more information or visit our website www.trecanna.com that will give full information.
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