I went to England once in April and it rained every day, but only for a brief 
time--it didn't interfere with our garden and pub walks at all. And there was 
sunshine every day except one--and that was in the Lake District, where on 
another day we found Wordsworth's "host of golden daffodils" after some 
searching and asking--unfortunately they were blooming sparsely due to the 
shade 
in that spot.  I loved all the wild primroses we saw--Primula vulgaris--the 
fragrance was beautiful. I have one from seed blooming in my alpine house right 
now--same fragrance.  And many tame daffodils, aubrieta and other primulas 
everywhere. 

Barbara van Achterberg, Easton Connecticut USA zone 6




----- Original Message ----
From: Diane Whitehead <[email protected]>
To: "Alpine-L, the Electronic Rock Garden Society; postings copyright by 
authors." <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun, February 20, 2011 1:33:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Alpine-l] Anybody on this list going to Nottingham in April?

I went once in May.  My husband enjoyed himself in warm pubs while I  
was frequently soaked to the skin going around famous gardens.  So,  
I'd suggest raingear.


Diane Whitehead
Victoria B.C., Canada


On 20-Feb-11, at 10:08 AM, Ilse Burch wrote:
>
> I also wonder if anybody might have an idea of what sort of weather to
> expect in England in April.  A friend told me that it might be hot
> there, such that one needs air conditioners.
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