Well everything is running smoothly this year with all the Traders now geared up for the Fair. With just 4 weeks to go they are preparing their fresh stock for the day. As anyone that has been before, the earlier you can arrive the better as large queues form well before the doors open at 9.30 am. I...

I wonder whether anyone can supply me with some cuttings of this attractive succulent ?

Thank you

Tony

I use the Labelzone model which Ralph has just pointed out.......it is very good especially if you have a tray of 54 plants of the same name ....it prints them out within 10 seconds. I also have my Plant Passport details on this label ready for online sales. Lablezone do have a lifetime guarantee on...

This is one of the first Fairs in the country each year. 'SOUTH WEST SUCCULENT PLANT SPRING FAIR'. April 6th 2024. The Portishead Youth Centre, 1, Harbour Road, Portishead, Bristol. BS20 7DD. This is just 1.5 miles from Junction 19 [ Gordano Services ] M5. The venue will be open from 9.30-1.30, entr...

Yes, Chris Rixton lives near me in Rooksbridge, Somerset and is a good friend selling some very nice choice large plants. He is a member of the Bristol branch amongst other newer nurseries/traders such as Ogie Placido, Mint Plants, Alan Weadon & myself driving the branch and our successful South...

Hi Jayne,

Many thanks for the post and naturally sorry to hear of his passing.

Tony.

I have just been informed by Harrys daughter Liz that her father has recently passed away. The funeral service will take place at Carleton Crematorium, Stocks Road, Blackpool. FY6 7QS on Friday September 22nd 2023 @ 2.45 pm. Family flowers only. Charitable donations to Dementia UK, c/o the Funeral D...

Sorry to hear the end of the brilliant work you put in, in running voluntarily the seed pool. It was a good way of encouraging people to try and raise new stock through seed raising, especially as now it is a lot harder getting hold of plants. I think seed raising nowadays has gradually fallen out o...

Here are some photos from the start of the Fair. Long queues starting from half an hour before the doors open & the usual very varied selection of diverse arid & exotic plants for visitors to buy. The public again seemed to appreciate the huge selection of plants on offer. Also plenty of spa...

Just 10 days to go until the Fair opens.....will you be one of those attending this year ?