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News and Events 2012

SPECIAL EVENTS AT DUNGE VALLEY RHODODENDRON GARDENS IN 2012	NEWS FOR 2012 Lots of changes yet again for 2012. The Gardens were again looking stunning in 2011; the Rhododendrons were flowering in profusion. You wouldn't believe you were at the same place. We have been trimming trees to allow in more light. This needs to be done annually. There is so much more to see; more flowers, more plants, more varieties. Always a fantastic display. Remember 'Dunge Valley Rhododendron Gardens' is only open in March, April, May and June; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Special Charity Days in May! New in 2012 we will open for Charity on Every Wednesday in May. See below and look out for our Special Posters Come and enjoy this peaceful, tranquil setting in the rolling Pennine Hills of rural East Cheshire. ~~~~~~~ Please remember that we are no longer opening the Gardens in July and August. ~~~~~~~ We announce the retirement of Elizabeth Ketley from managing the Tea Room after 20 years. From 2011 customers will be asked to bring Picnic refreshments to consume in our Picnic Area or go to The White Swan in the village for excellent meals. For anyone wanting any Tea Room items please see Tea Room Equipment for Sale
Double Hellebore Month March 1st - 31st 2012	Each year the demand for these beautiful Hellebores has been growing and as they are all seed grown with every one different, so the only way to get exactly what you want is to see them in flower and choose. We will have a wide selection of colours along with some single and anemone flowering varieties. These are all full size flowering plants in 3 litre pots.
Rhododendron and Blue Poppy Month May 1st - 31st 2012	In May the Gardens are awash with colour from the myriad of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Magnolias and the sound of Skylark and Curlew filling the air making this a magical time to visit. We have gone out of our way to have particular hybrid Rhododendrons that reflect the best possible older hybrids, such as the stunning scented Rh. ‘Loderi King George’ and latest selections, such as Rh. ‘Lemon Dream’ and Rh. 'Midnight Mystique' which will be available for sale in the Hardy Plant Nursery. We have been famous over the years for the magnificent Meconopsis x sheldonii, the Blue Poppy. We find this hybrid between M. grandis and M. betonicifolia is the most reliable offering an outstanding large sky blue flower which comes up year after year.
Also in May Charity Days Every Wednesday in May	During May we will be opening the Gardens on Every Wednesday for Charity: On 2nd May, 9th May, 16th May, 23rd May and 30th May for: The RSPB Registered Charity Number 207076, British Red Cross Registered Charity Number 220949, The RNLI Registered Charity Number 209603, North West Air Ambulance Service Registered Charity Number 1075641 and Kinder Mountain Rescue Registered Charity Number 1115933. Light refreshments will be available along with Picnic Tables. At the end of May your £4.00 Entry Fees will be divided between the selected Charities, (to be fair in case of inclement weather). We will still honour our Special Offer of £4.00 off £12.00 plant purchase from the Hardy Plant Nursery. Please support these Special Events in aid of these Worthy Charities.
Late Azalea, Rose and Perennial Month June 1st - 30th 2012	Into June there are still lots of Rhododendrons flowering, and the late Azaleas give extra colour in the woodland area. The new growth on the Rhododendrons is fresh and beautiful. Now the Roses start to flower and the scent is lovely around the Gardens. Also the Perennials come into their own, not only in the main boarders but around the rest of the Gardens. The birds are still producing young and the blackbird excels himself in song.

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