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Be sure to tune into Gardeners World this coming Friday at 8pm on BBC2, where I will be talking about my passion for gro...
02/12/2024

Be sure to tune into Gardeners World this coming Friday at 8pm on BBC2, where I will be talking about my passion for growing Auricula and adding some winter colour to your TV screen with some magic thrown in for good measure, all as a feature in episode 3 of their winter specials.

It will also be repeated on Saturday morning at 9am on BBC 2 and also available to watch on BBC Iplayer after it's been aired.

A huge thankyou to Chris Gill, John Green and Neil Tyers

2 Alpines - 1 gold centre 1 light centre from 2023 1st 2nd and 3rd from left to right. There are some great examples her...
15/11/2024

2 Alpines - 1 gold centre 1 light centre from 2023
1st 2nd and 3rd from left to right.
There are some great examples here and certainly brightens up our dark evenings.

We would love to welcome new members, to not only show but learn from some of the top growers in the world.

👇👇👇👇👇

www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk

Who remembers "Brujo" from Knowle 2023, it was one of many fantastic Auricula shown this day. What are your thoughts on ...
15/11/2024

Who remembers "Brujo" from Knowle 2023, it was one of many fantastic Auricula shown this day.
What are your thoughts on "Brujo"? Do you have anymore information on it?

www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk

Auricula "Limelight" a fantastic show- self raised by Tim Coop in 1998 two examples here shown at Knowle in 2011. In the...
19/10/2024

Auricula "Limelight" a fantastic show- self raised by Tim Coop in 1998 two examples here shown at Knowle in 2011.
In the 2024 seedlist, open to members of our society there was a cross of Limelight and medow lane , I'm sure there are many who are excited to see how they turn out.

https://www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk/m&w.html

The Agm held on Saturday was a great success with lots of members in attendance with a popular plant sale led by Richard...
01/10/2024

The Agm held on Saturday was a great success with lots of members in attendance with a popular plant sale led by Richard Williams we also enjoyed two fantastic talks from Robert Holgate who gave a great insight into the seed register and Sarah Millington from Hillveiw Hardy Plants on growing Auriculas at her commercial nursery.

We also said Thankyou but not goodbye to Neil Tyers for his service as secretary for the past 11 years after earlier this year announcing he will be stepping down from the role.
Neil has been an integral part of the running of the society and also been instrumental in pushing the society forward, welcoming new members and ensuring we maintain the beliefs and standards of the society. This post also gives us an opportunity again to thank Neil for his service and we look forward to seeing him lots more in the future.

We now welcome and embrace Peter Squire as our new Secretary and look forward to his posative approach to society life, and will be supporting him through his journey.

Graham P

Two Gold centred Alpines "Jeff Scruton" and "Lady of the vale" I wonder if these are in a collection somewhere or lost. ...
30/09/2024

Two Gold centred Alpines "Jeff Scruton" and "Lady of the vale" I wonder if these are in a collection somewhere or lost. These have been bred from some big hitters still seen on the show bench so we do hope.

"Jeff Scruton" raised by Ken Bowser in 2007 from a Toffee Crisp - 9427 cross. Winning best alpine in show Cheadle 2010 and a premier medal in 2013 at newbottle. Shown here at Knowle 2011 by John Cattle who's Alpines always leave people open mouthed.

"Lady of the vale"
Raised by Cliff Thompson in 1993 from Andrea Julie X Largo.
Shown here by Brian Clarke in 2011 at Saltford.

Graham Prigg

https://www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk/galleries/alpine_auriculas.html

Don't forget our Annual General Meeting tomorrow, Saturday 28 September, at Bentley Heath Community Centre, Knowle. The ...
27/09/2024

Don't forget our Annual General Meeting tomorrow, Saturday 28 September, at Bentley Heath Community Centre, Knowle. The meeting begins at 10.30 with the agenda listed on page 9 of the Argus. The MEMBERS ONLY plant sale takes place between 1.15 and 2.15. We have no facilities for credit or debit cards. Sales are CASH ONLY. Many plants which have won prizes on the showbench are usually available. Prices vary but you should be able to buy a good Green Edge for about £4. New members are welcome to join at the door. A subscription is £15 for the year. AG.

"Lincoln Bullion" raised by Derek Salt in 2002. Helena Dean X Promethus. A wonderful example of a well grown double Auri...
20/09/2024

"Lincoln Bullion" raised by Derek Salt in 2002. Helena Dean X Promethus.

A wonderful example of a well grown double Auricula shown here at Saltford in 2024.

A robust Double that grows and shows very well.

"Brimstone and Treacle" Another fantastic and very sought after double raised by our very own Allan Guest from seed from...
13/09/2024

"Brimstone and Treacle" Another fantastic and very sought after double raised by our very own Allan Guest from seed from Ken Whorton.
Allan's seedling "Stripey x Mrs Davis x Helena Dean by Ken Whorton.

It's always amazing to see the joy this brings to public visitors to our shows.

GP

Auricula "Warwick" raised by Peter Ward in 1976, from a walhampton X Teem. Grown well is very hard to beat on the show b...
07/09/2024

Auricula "Warwick" raised by Peter Ward in 1976, from a walhampton X Teem. Grown well is very hard to beat on the show bench.

Photo 1 - shown here at Knowle 2011 by Terry Atkinson winning best edge

Photo 2 - shown by Chris Gill at Knowle 2012

Don't forget on Saturday 28th is our AGM meeting all details are in the 3rd photo and on our website link below. With talks from growers plus a host of plants on the sales bench unavailable commercially, this meeting is always a must for members, and is available to members new and existing. To join please head over to the link below.

https://www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk/index.html

See you soon GP

It's always a great moment when all of the hard work creating the yearly Argus book is complete and they are all posted...
06/09/2024

It's always a great moment when all of the hard work creating the yearly Argus book is complete and they are all posted out to our members.

Sarah has worked very hard to produce a wonderful Argus book this year, giving members a wealth of information and news.

Brilliant job Sarah, and thankyou to everyone who has contributed to the production of this.

The Argus 71 will be landing on your doorstep very soon.

Another great reason to join our wonderful society.

https://www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk/m&w.html

See you soon GP

Auricula "Sophie" shown here at the Knowle show 2023 Novice section. Raised by Ken Bowser in 2001 from a Sandra plant op...
24/08/2024

Auricula "Sophie" shown here at the Knowle show 2023 Novice section.
Raised by Ken Bowser in 2001 from a Sandra plant open pollinated and was named after Kens family cat.

Our society encourages and welcomes new members at all levels and prides ourselves on having a fantastic novice section. Members can enjoy the shows with experts on hand to help you and advise you on your growing journey.
Members also have access to seed lists, plant sales and our wonderful yearly Argus book, rammed with information.

Graham

https://www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk/index.html

We have in the Midland & West archive copies of the Argus stretching back over many years. They show how the plants, the...
13/08/2024

We have in the Midland & West archive copies of the Argus stretching back over many years. They show how the plants, the growers and our yearbook itself has changed. If you are interested in acquiring some of them, please contact the archivist (name in the current edition), any committee member or leave a comment below and I will contact you. AG

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An explosion of colour form Knowle 2024. Which is your favorite? #auriculatheatre #showplants #flowerstagram #gardenersworldmagazine #plants #gardenersworld #gardening #SpringShows #flowers #auricula

We are very proud of our novice section here at NAPS Midland and West Section and this year we had some fantastic Auricula on the show bench. The Novice sections are a great way to begin yoir journey showing your Auricula and gain lots of knowledge along the way. #primulashow #auriculatheatre #napsmidlandsandwest #showplants #Springtime #gardenersworldmagazine #spring2024 #auricula #primula #florist

A sneak peek from some footage from the Knowle Primula and Auricula show on Saturday and in this case the some from the Primula benches. Lots more to come in the coming weeks. #primulashow #napsmidlandsandwest #gardenersworldmagazine #auriculatheatre #florist #showplants #springtime #primula #spring2024 #showtime

Just a bit of colour from some of the Novice Cup winners collection last year to brighten things up. Beginners are very welcome to join our society and get some of their plants on the bench, lots of top growers will be on hand to give any advice and top tips. It's a great place to start your journey. https://www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk/index.html #napsmidlandsandwest #auriculatheatre #showplants #florist #showtime #Spring2024 #primulas #amazingflowers #beutiful #flowers #springtime #bbcgardenersworld

A short reel to brighten up a cloudy morning morning. What is your favourite? https://www.auriculaandprimula.org.uk/index.html #napsmidlandsandwest #Primulas #florist #spring2024 #showplants #amazingflowers #auricula #bbcgardenersworld #greenhouse #auriculatheatre #beutiful

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