Scenes from snowdrop heaven

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Image of unusual snowdrop

Photo of Temple Nursery snowdrop courtesy Craig Cramer. All rights reserved.

True to his word, Craig of Ellis Hollow did indeed visit the Temple Nursery on Open Garden Day, and took pictures. If you haven’t stopped over to read his account and get a glimpse of the variety possible within the genus Galanthus, now would be a good time to go take a look. I was out of town and couldn’t go myself, so I really appreciate Craig making time in his busy schedule to photograph what must be the most extensive collection of snowdrops in the United States.

About the Author

Kathy Purdy is a colchicum evangelist, converting unsuspecting gardeners into colchicophiles. She gardens in rural upstate NY, which used to be USDA Hardiness Zone 4 but is now Zone 5. Kathy’s been writing since 4th grade, gardening since high school, and blogging since 2002. Find her on Instagram as kopurdy.

When dealing with frost it is always best to be paranoid. In the spring never think it is too late for one more frost to come. And in the fall never think it too early.

~Rundy in Frost

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Catherine, MyGardenTravels April 18, 2008, 10:20 am

That little snowdrop is a work of art. How lovely.

Don April 14, 2008, 10:41 pm

That’s how you know you’re visiting a classy place… it has a folly out back by the pond. Actually, come to think of it, we have a folly of sorts too, but we live in it!

Peter April 14, 2008, 6:26 am

The snowdrop is indeed beautiful and thank you for sharing your tips on cold climate growing. As we here in the Southern Hemisphere head into Autumn I’ll be needing all the help I can get!

kate April 12, 2008, 7:34 pm

I am going for a look at Craig’s site – the snowdrop shown above is beautiful.

Ellis Hollow April 12, 2008, 7:19 pm

It was my pleasure, believe me. Anyone in our neck of the woods who would like to know more, be sure to attend Hitch’s presentation at the Adirondack Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society next Saturday, April 19 on the Cornell campus in Ithaca. See details here: http://acnargs.blogspot.com/