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Bodnant Garden in the Conwy valley, north Wales is probably at its best in May and for the Laburnum tunnel, it was perfect timing during this visit on the 16th May 2011, as the gallery this month shows.
Amsonia tabernaemontana, a north American (central & SE USA) perennial flowering at the same time as Iris sibirica and in similar blue colour ranges. The darker blues such as 'Blue Ice' are especially effective.
June 1st and 2nd is the North of England Guild event organised by Tony Overland with visits to Adlington Hall, Jodrell Bank and Tony's own home and nursery. See Events for full details
Kew's Contribution to World Horticulture event, featuring the varied careers of Kewites, will now take place on 28th September 2013 in place of the previously advertised date.
News from Students: First week in April marks the first week of 1st year lecture block for the first year students of Course 50!
