Away for A Week

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Clematis 'Frances Rivis'

I'm going to be in the UK for a week and won't be able to post anything during that time. I thought I'd leave with a nice image on my site, Back on the 1st March.

Comments

Jimmy said…
you will be missed.
February 21, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Barry said…
Barry:
Do I detect that you will soon be traipsing through the shows that seem to be popping up all over England at the moment, or is it more for the idyllic sojourns through their fabulous gardens, or, like an astute horticulturalist, a bit of both?!?
February 21, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Barry Parker said…
Hi Jim and Teza,
I hope to be back early in March, in plenty of time to see my second Spring ( I mean after seeing Spring in the UK).
February 21, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Anonymous said…
Dear Barry, I shall anticipate your return with much pleasure. I shall miss our exchange of ideas and forays into your library!

Safe return.
February 21, 2010 at 12:33 PM
gardenbre said…
may your trip fill your soul
February 22, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Anonymous said…
Barry, I hope that you get a chance to see some snowdrops, take some pictures if you do. Have a great time.
Deborah
February 22, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Rosemary Waigh said…
Hi Barry,
You mentioned on Teza's blog that you will be 'editing' your hellebores, if you need a new home for any of them I would be happy to oblige!
March 5, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Barry Parker said…
Hi Rosemary,
I'd be happy to find them a good home. I've found that they move very easily. In fact in the past I've brought some back from the UK, in march, bare root and in flower and they've been just fine.
March 5, 2010 at 2:27 PM
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