In the green
Snowdrops can be bought as bulbs in September – October, but many people prefer to wait till January onwards to buy them “in the green”. This is when the bulbs are in a plant pot and the green leaf shoots are showing above the surface of the compost.
Buying the bulbs “in the green” provides extra surety you have healthy bulbs, and the variety is as labelled.
One way to see the impact of snowdrops is to go to a "snowdrop walk". You will be amazed how many public gardens, country houses and even priories open their gates to the public to see.
Swathes, banks, and blankets of snowdrops, these delicate white jewels defy the temperatures to shine.
One such place local to east Yorkshire is Burton Agnes Hall. A particular favourite of our plant lady (and her lovely pooch). Another is Londesborough priory near Market Weighton and for a choice display of hellebore collection, Hodsock priory is one of the best.
