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Record-Breaking Sale: Galanthus ‘Golden Tears’ Becomes 2025’s Most Expensive Snowdrop at £538

  • 2026 Northern England Snowdrop Events

    Northern England Snowdrop Events & Openings in early 2026 Cheshire Rode Hall Snowdrop Walks, Scholar Green1 Feb – 1 Mar 2026 (Thurs–Sun, 10:00–15:00)A long-running favourite in the North West, with extensive snowdrop displays across the…

  • 15 Best Vegetables to Sow in March

    March marks an exciting time for UK gardeners as the soil begins to warm and daylight hours increase. This month offers the perfect opportunity to start many vegetables, both indoors and out. Whether you have…

  • When to Start Cutting Grass in 2025

    The decision of when to start cutting grass isn’t just about maintaining a tidy garden – it’s about creating a balance between a well-kept lawn and supporting local wildlife. This comprehensive guide will help you…

  • Record-Breaking Sale: Galanthus ‘Golden Tears’ Becomes 2025’s Most Expensive Snowdrop at £538

    Breaking news from the snowdrop world – February 16, 2025 In a dramatic eBay auction that concluded Sunday evening, Galanthus plicatus ‘Golden Tears’ has set a new record for 2025, selling for an impressive £538.00.…

  • Rainbow Farm: A Specialist Snowdrop Nursery with Much to Offer

    Rainbow Farm, based in Redisham, Beccles, UK, is a nursery dedicated to the cultivation and sale of snowdrops (Galanthus). Known for its wide variety of snowdrop species and hybrids, Rainbow Farm offers something for both…

  • Genetic Insights and Breeding Strategies in Galanthus (Snowdrops)

    Abstract Galanthus, commonly known as snowdrops, are perennial bulbous plants widely appreciated for their early spring flowering. Despite their ornamental value, the genetic underpinnings and breeding strategies of Galanthus species remain underexplored. This paper presents…

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I’m an amateur gardener who has become addicted to collecting snowdrops. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences of growing and collecting snowdrops.