Mike King Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hi everyone, Some will already know, but my open day will be on Saturday, 11th of June at 12 noon. As usual, you will be be welcome to sell, swap and trade and also there will be light refreshments. As last time, please let me know if you are coming and we will get the food in etc. There will be many plants here on offer and I have a few bags of the pine bark, perlite and a couple of bales of peat needing homes to save me moving them! This could be the last open day at our current address so it is unclear whether the autumn open day in October is going to be here or at the new place! The highlights this year will be 1st and 2nd year trial plants in the peat free mix and one can notice the difference already. Furthermore, the collection is more diverse year on year as I have been actively collecting myself! I hope to see many of you here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxman Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Mike, I'll be there as usual, hopefully with a guest this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 see you there Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew.1 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hartlepools finest see you there Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Utrici Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Count me in Mike. Regards Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozzen Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'll be here mike Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Does Mike King have any Drosera or is anyone bringing some for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 someone will bring some,you can usually get most things if you're quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Collins Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I will try and come. It's been a while. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) My first open day for 10 years, cannot wait! Edited May 29, 2016 by Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE T Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Its been a while so will have to pay you a visit this year Mike. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Star Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I'm also intending being there Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike King Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Excellent! We also have 5 from Germany and 2 from Italy too. This year, you can see how great the plants look in he peat free mix. It will be great to see you too, Andy as I think it must be more than 5 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chj93 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 All, I am a relative newcomer to this hobby, having been growing Sarracenia for about 6 to 7 years now. I have never been to an open day before; the closest I've got was a visit to PJ plants in Herefordshire which I really enjoyed, so I would very much like to attend the open day and pick up some tips! What I would like to know is what is the typical format of the day, and is bringing plants to sell/swap expected? As I am developing/growing my collection, I do not currently have what you might call "surplus" clones to trade, but I would definitely be keen to make some purchases. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Star Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hi Chris The format is get there at around twelve and spend the next couple of hours gawping at Mike's collection and wondering why you are bothering and then, more than likely, spend a fortune on plants. It isn't necessary for you to bring plants along to sell or swap but there will be other growers there who will bring spare plants for sale and obviously Mike will have plenty on offer. When I first attended I was a little bit apprehensive but everybody is really friendly and you can certainly get plenty of good advice and you will definitely be impressed with Mike's collection. I will be there so please feel free to come up and say hello. regards Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 yeah ,just what Dave said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Chris, did I see somewhere that you are from Worcestershire? I'm In Kidderminster and would be more than happy to give you a lift if you can get to my house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivine Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hoping to be there Mike, still up for a game of snooker? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'm afraid I've got to go to a 40th birthday get-away in North Wales this weekend. First time I've missed the summer day in 14 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sorry I won't get to see you Alexis. Hope you have a great day anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Cannot wait down Brightlingsea on holiday but come back tomorrow got a wodge of money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chj93 Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Chris, did I see somewhere that you are from Worcestershire? I'm In Kidderminster and would be more than happy to give you a lift if you can get to my house? Hi Richard, Thank you for the offer of a lift, that's very kind. On this occasion I will drive myself as I'm going straight over to a friends house afterwards. In any case I shall meet you on Saturday. Chris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike King Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 The plants are just about fully developed now. Like last time, please come through the gates from Queen Elizabeth Way. There are a lot of plants for sale including quite a few rarities. Ady, I will definitely arrange a game with you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picavorus Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) I wish I could pop down, but instead down in London at a conference - zzzzzzz. Hopefully though I'll get chance to go to Kew tomorrow, weather permitting before setting of for home. Edited June 11, 2016 by Picavorus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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