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First Campanula to flower in 2009
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Campanula biebersteiniana
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January 6th 2009 Winter snow in the Walled Garden
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Alpine pans under a cover of snow

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A wintery view into walled garden
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Spring has sprung in the walled garden - Narcissus Rip Van Winkle with pulmonaria
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The dog shows no respect for the National Collection
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Fresh green mounds of Campanula garganica subsp cephallenica with narcissi in Spring sunshine

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The scree garden housing the National Collection of alpine campanula June 2007

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The walled garden early June 2009

LAUNCH OF BELLFLOWER NURSERY
My new specialist nursery will be launched in early 2010 at Langham Hall Walled Garden.  A wide range of both unusual and tried and tested hardy perennials, alpines and shrubs will be offered and a plant sourcing service will be available.  Many old and new varieties of campanulas will be stocked, both dwarf and herbaceous, and the National Collection of alpine campanulas will be on display in its permanent site within the walled garden.
Langham Hall Walled Gardens - Directions: Off the A143 between Bury St Edmunds and Diss, on the Ixworth to Walsham Willows road - Langham is signposted to the right.

   
FOR YOUR DIARIES:
NGS Open Gardens at Langham Hall is Sunday 28th March 2010.  Plants for sale.

Open Gardens at Langham Hall Sunday 6th June 2010 2-5pm.  Plants and refreshments for sale.
Gardens and parkland surrounding Langham Hall will be open as well as 3 acres of walled gardens.  The National Collection of alpine campanulas will be open and many interesting and unusual plants will be on sale.  

From Thursday 1st April 2010 Langham Hall Walled Garden and Bellflower Nursery will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am - 4pm.  Visitors very welcome.  At other times, please phone or email to make an appointment.  A wide range of campanulas and interesting hardy perennials, alpines and shrubs on sale.
 
GOLD MEDAL AT THE RHS HAMPTON

COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW 2009
Our display of alpine campanulas was awarded an RHS Gold Medal at this year's show.  Photos of the exhibit will be loaded shortly.  The hard work paid off and we are very proud to be awarded a second Gold Medal at Hampton Court.

 

AS NATIONAL PLANT COLLECTION® HOLDER OF ALPINE CAMPANULA, I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO GUIDE GARDENERS ON HOW TO GROW DWARF BELLFLOWERS AND GIVE ADVICE ON WHICH ARE SUITABLE FOR YOUR SITE AND SITUATION, AS WELL AS OFFER SOME CULTIVATION HISTORY AND NOTES ON GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION.

I WILL BE OFFERING SOME PLANTS FOR SALE BY MAIL ORDER FROM MY SMALL NURSERY.  PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT HAVE PLANTS IN LARGE QUANTITIES BUT WILL TRY TO FULFILL ORDERS OR SUPPLY SUBSTITUTES.


SUCCESS AT SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW 2009!

THE DISPLAY OF ALPINE CAMPANULAS AT THIS YEAR'S SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW  WAS  AWARDED A SILVER GILT MEDAL WHICH IS A BRILLIANT RESULT -
WITH THE SHOW BEING SO CLOSETO HAMPTON COURT, THIS YEAR WAS A REAL CHALLENGE.  ONCE AGAIN, THE DISPLAY WAS A FAMILY EFFORT SO THANKS ALL ROUND. 


THE NATIONAL COLLECTION OF ALPINE CAMPANULAS IS NOW INSTALLED IN THE WALLED GARDEN AT LANGHAM HALL IN SUFFOLK, BY KIND PERMISSION OF MR AND MRS C. BLACKWELL.  IN 2006, OVER THE WINTER AND SPRING 2007, I BEGAN PREPARING AND PLANTING UP THIS LOVELY AREA.  IN 2009 THE WALLED GARDEN AND NURSERY WILL BE OPEN ON THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS FROM APRIL 1st 2010 10am - 4pm.

OUR WALLED GARDENS ARE A GREAT IDEA FOR A GARDEN GROUP OR HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY VISIT.  PLEASE CONTACT ME TO MAKE A BOOKING FOR 2009.

THE WALLED KITCHEN GARDEN IS HOME TO A WONDERFUL HERB AND VEGETABLE NURSERY, LANGHAM HERBS, RUN BY PHIL MIZEN.  PHIL SELLS A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCE - TO BE ADDED TO HIS MAILING LIST CONTACT HIM AT: phil@langhamherbs.co.uk or visit his website at www.langhamherbs.co.uk

Sue Wooster - National Plant Collection® holder of alpine Campanula

RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2007and 2009 Gold Medal Winner

Sandringham Flower Show 2008 and 2009 Silver Gilt Medal Winner

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Group visit to Langham Hall Walled Garden Autumn 2008

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Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007 RHS Gold Medal Winning Display


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