An early season ensured that there were plenty of entries at the NDS North Island Show at Gisborne last weekend. We were hosted by the Poverty Bay Horticultural Society and what a great job they did of running the show.…
In spite of the rather strange season there were some good flowers to enjoy. This is a couple of photos of DOVE COTTAGE 2W-W as there are no photos on Daffseek. It is a 2014 registration, bred from…
For the first time in a few years we had a small gathering in Neil’s shed for a Late Show to finish the season, followed by afternoon tea and a good chat. After a late start to the season the…
This little 6Y-Y makes a lovely show at the beginning of the season. It is not a exhibition variety but very welcome in the late winter. It is about 10 days later than usual this year. 9 Inches high (23…
As many of you know, our dear friend Kevin Kerr has been battling a brain tumour for over 4 years now. He made his last crosses in 2008. Some of these have flowered this year in the boxes where the…
We are in Vanuatu at present and on a walk yesterday came across this beauty. Have found out that it is commonly known as the Eucharist or Amazon Lily and a native of tropical South America. It belongs to the…