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The MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller came to visit and learn about the role of Plant Heritage and the National Collections, in the work of preserving wild and cultivated species and hybrids for future generations. These living genetic libraries are more important now more than ever to protect ,due to lifestyle changes and climate change.

She unveiled a new plaque to show the work of collections in preserving over 100,000 plants in over 750 collections Nationally of which 39 of which are in Sussex. Now one of the largest group collections globally.

The plaques have been given in the run up to Plant Heritages 50th year in 2028 when there will be celebrations, the local one being at Plumpton College in Mar 28.

Discussions on wider issues such as planning, food and water security also took place, these of which Jess is already aware of and has been highlighting further up the line. Creating a drive for growth, in a sustainable way for Sussex Growers to protect food and water security is important for the future.

Many thanks to Jess for taking time out and learning about National Collections.

This venture is a very large hobby and not a full time nursery. My e-mail often over flows with spam faster than I can delete, so may not get a response, apologies. Due to the time in running a collection, often I cannot mail out small numbers of plants unless out of season due to the time involved. I can put larger orders together, if a bit of warning is given. However more than welcome to contact me and arrange a visit date and time, as its a rented site, I am not present on site all the time, so do check by phone, so I will be there before arriving. Welcome to see and buy plants on your visit. regards Andrew

Next years open day will be Sat 4th of Sept 9am to 5pm

107 1st Ave Almodington, Chichester PO20 7LQ

Free entry/ no booking/ plants for sale.

(If unable to make that date I am there often on Sat mornings if you wish to visit text me 07767 357224 to arrange to make sure I am on site). Evenings can be done as well.

I am pleased to announce that the RHS are carrying out an AGM and hardiness trial over the next 3 years for Hedychium

The hardiness trial is being carried out at Floors Castle, Kelso in the walled Garden. (30vars)

For visiting details to the site see www.floorscastle.com

The AGM trial is being carried out at The Old Vicarage, East Ruston, Norwich in the trial beds (70 vars)

For visiting details to the site see eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk