On the grounds of the beautiful Beervelde estate in Belgium twice a year
a large garden event is being held. This estate is located at Lochristi and is
a one-hour drive by car from where I live. Last Friday I went there to buy
plants.
To go to this garden fair never bores me. Whilst driving I realize this
is perhaps the fifteenth time I go there. There is always this feel of excitement;
will l find something special?
Again I am not disappointed. I find red flowering broad beans in the
stand with special vegetable seeds. I saw these beans last summer in England. I
buy two packages. After all, you never know whether they will germinate.
But the most important purchase this time is the Phlox. I have bought 16
of them. All purple. Phlox ' Gräfin von Schwerin' at the stand of Marcel de
Wagt. It should be a very nice variety. I preordered some of these Phloxes. I
have not seen this “Gräfin ” flowering before, but I trust his expertise.
A purple Gräfin (countess) bought at the estate of Beervelde. It can’t get
any better.
Broke but completely satisfied I drive back home again. The backseat covered
with purple Phloxes.
Impression of Beervelde.
Echinacea and Dahlia's are hot!
Bulbs for sale.
At the stand with special vegetable seeds I saw this beautiful necklace.
Who wants to buy this girl?
The owner of this car bought a lot of beautiful plants.
Look what I bought.
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Dear Hetty, that is indeed an extraordinary pretty Phlox! I am so glad you found it at Beervelde! Hope it does very well for you in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI have read about Beervelde in other people's blogs and would wish I could go, too. It sounds like a wonderful plant festival and the location seems to be superb.
Warm regards,
Christina
Beautiful! I would wear that necklace!
ReplyDeleteWow, the colors are really awesome. I would have such a hard time if I had to select flowers for my garden! How gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love all flowers. The Echinacea and dahlias are gorgeous!
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