Juneinbloom 2013
Sunday 16th – Sunday 23rd June
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Jersey’s reputation as ‘The Floral Island’ is a well-deserved one. The vibrant colours of the fields and gardens bring the landscape to life all year round and, during this floral week, you are sure to discover why we have earned this beautifully scented nickname. Visit many of Jersey’s stunning floral attractions, each one bursting with fragrance and beauty, for a varied and fascinating series of “behind-the-scenes” talks and tours from expert horticulturalists. We have everything from fields awash with lavender to rare and delicate orchids and private gardens open to the public. Local botanists and well-known garden experts will lead you on walks of discovery through secret Victorian garden glades filled with exotic trees, manor houses with manicured lawns and onto the wild orchid fields of the island’s wind-swept west coast. Music, concerts, walks and talks will all combine to enhance this celebration of Jersey’s floral magnificence.
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Bosdet’s ‘Christ Crowned with Thorns’ Place: St Helier Parish Church, Church Street, St Helier Price: Free From 13:00 on Wednesday 19th until the end of the festival, The Town Church shall be exhibiting, for the first time, a recently restored life-sized oil painting of “Christ Crowned with Thorns” by Jerseyman Henry Thomas Bosdet. Internationally acclaimed for his stained glass windows, of which over 80 were commissioned at the turn of the last century, this rare painting by him displays the characteristics of his work - the sensitive portrayal, graceful composition and masterful use of colour. The painting will be exhibited in the narthex near one of Bosdet’s beautiful stained glass windows depicting the Annunciation and will be accompanied by a beautiful floral tribute. Right Detail of Bosdet’s ‘Christ Crowned with Thorns’ pre restoration - image courtesy of Jersey Heritage
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June in Bloom Guest Guides Tony Russell Tony’s career with plants and gardens began in 1978 when he joined the Forestry Commission in Snowdonia. In 1989 he was appointed Head Forester of Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. He left Westonbirt in 2002 and is now widely recognised as one of Britain’s leading authorities on trees and shrubs. Over the last few years he has become a familiar face (and voice) on both TV and radio, presenting many horticultural and countryside programmes and he can be regularly heard on Gardener’s Question Time on BBC Radio 4. Tony is also editor of the annual publication Gardens to Visit which was nominated for the ‘Best Printed Information Product of the Year’ in 2008. A true arboriculturist, Tony regularly leads garden & plant based tours to all corners of the globe. Tony will be guiding three fascinating tours during the June in Bloom Week, including: Wednesday 19th June The Forgotten Forrest Join Tony for a delightful walk through the Arboretum at Val de la Mare. Thursday 20th June Trinity, Trees and Treasures with Tony Discover the stunning grounds of one of the island’s most beautiful buildings, Trinity Manor, as Tony introduces you to some of nature’s own treasures.
David Hurrion Having gardened as a child, it was natural for David to study and pursue a career in horticulture and, after gaining a Certificate in Education, he taught at a number of different horticultural colleges. His career in magazines started as sub-editor on Amateur Gardening where he quickly moved on to become editor of its sister title, The Gardener. David was also editor of BBC Easy Gardening and, as a freelance journalist, wrote for Your Garden, The English Garden and a range of other publications. He worked as a specialist travel courier, accompanying garden tours and plant hunting trips around the world, including South Africa, The Amazon, China and New Zealand. Currently deputy editor of Gardeners’ World Magazine, he still finds time to care for the garden at his Dorset home. David will be spreading his knowledge at the following locations on Monday 17th June: Judith Quérée’s Garden David joins Judith for a very special tour of her award-winning garden, and enjoys Q&As over morning coffee. The Gardens of Samarès Manor Accompany David as he leads a walk of discovery through the stunning grounds of one of Jersey’s historic homes.
11:00 – 12:30 Wonderful Ouaisné For a small bay, Ouaisné has a lot to offer: a common (designated as a Site of Special Interest), Molina bog, willow carr, duneland, salt marsh, ponds and dune slacks. Many plants of international interest grow here. Come and see how all these habitats fit into this compact area and how the plants survive alongside the tourists, boats and locals in this popular bay. Place: Meet at the information point in the car park, Ouaisné Bay, St Brelade Price: Free
14:00 – 17:00 Open Garden at Government House Enjoy this rare opportunity to visit the stunning gardens of Government House, home of Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor, which are rarely open to the public. Place: Government House, St Saviour’s Hill, St Saviour Price: £3 - all proceeds donated to St John Ambulance
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18:15 – 20:15 Around the World in 80 Trees! Join Tony Russell on a fascinating walk through the Arboretum of Val de la Mare. Learn more about the wealth of treesST.and OUEN'S BAY shrubs in this special woodland maintained by Jersey Trees for Life. Enjoy this fascinating early evening wander through the Australasian, American, birch and wingnut zones before watching the sunset over St Ouen’s Bay. Place: Val de la Mare car park, La Grande Route de St Pierre, St Peter Price: Free
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10:30 – 11:30 Crown Jewel – Winston Churchill Memorial Park Tour Enjoy a relaxed and informal walk through the beautiful grounds of the Winston Churchill Park. Join one of the park’s head gardeners and share his experience and knowledge as you tour this often forgotten oasis, complete with its towering waterfall, steep woodland paths and magnificent views. Place: Winston Churchill Park main gate, St Brelade’s Bay, St Brelade Price: Free
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19:30 – 21:00 The Band of the Island of Jersey– concert Head along to the lovely public gardens at Howard Davis Park and enjoy the sounds of this popular band. Place: The Bandstand, Howard Davis Park, St Helier Price: Free
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18:00 – 20:30 Sunset Foraging Walk Take this fun foraging walk to discover wild medicinal and edible plants with Kazz Padidar. Come and lose yourself in the wonderful sights and smells of the summer wildflowers of St Ouen. Please dress with an eye on the weather and bring along any food and drink you may need. Place: Kempt Tower car park, St Ouen’s Bay Price: Free Booking essential – Tel: 01534 448877
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1 10:00 – 17:00 2 13:45 – 16:00 Noirmont D6 The Jersey Rosarians’ Rose Show 14:00 – 16:00 Judith Quérée’s Garden Tour N. Coast Visitor Centre C2 Maize Maze C3 Hamptonne Ctry Life Mus. E3 1 10:00Occupation Join The Jersey Rosarians for this summer – 17:00 The ‘Eyes down – Eyes up’ walk Join Judith on a tour of her idyllic award Marina F5 Museum F5 Queen’s Valley Reservoir H4 Sion F3 Handois Reservoir E2 Maritime Mus. F5 Occupation Tapestry Sir Francis Cook Gallery F4 Harbour Gallery D5 Dannemarche Reservoir E3 and spectacle of colour and The Jersey Rose ShowSir Winston Churchillfestival JoinHavrebotanist Tina Hull birdman Mike winning garden with its many unusualMaufant Village H4 Museum F5 Rosarians’ Race Course A1 Park C5 Geoffrey's Leap I4 de Fer I4 Kemptand Tower Visitor Cen. A3 Devil’s Hole D1 Millbrook E4 Opera House F5 Red Houses C5 Sorel D1 The Elms D3 German Command Bunker D6 Hill Climb Site G2 Kingdom Hall A5 Dicq F6 1 10:30 – 12:30Douet de la Mer B1 grounds of Haie Rosarians for C2this summer Orchid Foundation G3 Rifle Range Saie Harbour I2 fragrance in the beautiful The Grove E4 Giffard Bay F1 Howard Davis Farm F2 L’Etacq A2 Stentiford MBE on this flat and easy plants and quirky layout. The garden isMillbrook setReservoir E4 Join The Jersey Fleurie. Featuring displays, demonstrations, festival and spectacle of colour and The Forgotten Forest meander around a section of the Island’s into the side of a valley in the rural parish traditional crafts, food and entertainment fragrance in the beautiful grounds of Haie Join arboriculturalist and well-known TV really wild West. A walk in two distinct of St Ouen and contains over 2,500 plants. all day, this delightful event is the perfect Fleurie. Featuring displays, demonstrations, and radio gardener Tony Russell on a parts, the first hour is in the company of See her efforts to encourage wildlife in the place to indulge in all things floral. traditional crafts, food and entertainment fascinating walk through the Arboretum Tina Hull who will be ‘looking down’ to garden and surrounding meadow and enjoy Place: Haie Fleurie, St Martin all day, this delightful event is the perfect of Val de la Mare. Created in the 1970s discover and explain the wonderful array of tea and cake on the lawn next to the 350 La Houle Price: £4 adults, £3 childen under 16 place to indulge in all things floral. and forgotten for many years, the wild flowers so synonymous with this wide year old traditional Jersey granite cottage Go Kart La Grève au Lançon Fosse Racing Place: Haie Fleurie, St Martin arboretum holds many special secrets and (Plémont) open area of Jersey’s Coastal National Park. while listening to an acoustic musician. LeVicq Moto Mourier Price:Cross £4 adults, £3 childen under 16 is maintained by Jersey Trees for Life. This Bay ThePlémont second hour is under the guidance of Alight the bus, or park, at St Ouen’s Parish Creux Gros Grosnez Castle (ruins) K ST. JOHN'S 2 14:00 - 17:00 Wolf's morning, learn more about the pines, oaks, Mike Stentiford MBE and requires more of a Hall and follow this map to make the short Les Ruaux Creux Gabourel BAY Caves conifers and ash trees in the north section. ‘heads up’ as we reflect on the wildlife value walk to Judith’s garden. Frémont Open Garden at ‘Grey Gables’ Mo BONNE NUIT de la Mer ur ier Devil's Hole Giffard Place: Val de la Mare car park, La Grande Set in this garden has a mixture and importance of St Ouen’sDouet Pond and Place: Creux Baillot Cottage, Le Chemin La Crête Fort K 7½ acres, Va lle Bay Race Portinfer y Course Peti Route de St Pierre, St Peter of formal and natural wooded areas. of the aerial majesty of birds such as the des Garennes, St Ouen Les Reuses Creux Les GREVE DE de Lasse Les Landes Landes Les La Crête LECQ Price: Free Camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and powerful and locally nesting Marsh harrier. Price: £7.50 NT Ville Pallières NT la Bas NT azaleas abound, while Australian tree ferns Place: Watersplash car park, Five Mile Booking required - Tel: 01534 448877 St John's K Les Camps de Parish Church Le Pinacle Vin Rifle du Chemin thrive by the lower pond.Highest A beautiful bronze ch Road, St Ouen’s Bay Range ele Point NT z M Crabbé Model 2 14:00 – 17:40 La by renowned sculptor Philipin Jersey Jackson stands Price: Free Aircraft Ro Le Pulec ute Parish Mont Mado Field de M Hall illais beside the small pond near the house. ‘Rozel – Hidden Surprises’ Rou an te d St . Je de es IssPlace: te Grey Gables, La Rue du Bocage, There is nothing more enchanting than a ues ou Route d' aR Eb en St Brelade secret garden. Beyond each filigree gate ez 2 L er Les Ro Léoville La Villaise ute Le Claire 1 Price: £3 - all proceeds donated toCroix JAYF. and behind every manicured hedge there Judith Quérée de T La Stables rod R Garden la C ue 2 ez de a p are stories to tell; crumbling walls, terraces ST. 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18:00 – 22:00 A Midsummer Night’s 2 14:30 – 16:30 Garden Party at Samarès Manor Wild West Flora Walk Come along and celebrate the longest day Enjoy a stroll around St Ouen’s Bay 1 10:30 – 11:30 Semperflorens at this special evening event set in the discovering the botanical delights of coastal – A Howard Davis Park Tour stunning grounds of Samarès Manor. Enjoy strip, duneland and wet meadowland in Enjoy a relaxed and informal walk through a delicious supper at the Herb Garden café the company of Société Jersiaise botanist the beautiful grounds of Jersey’s most or bring a picnic and find a spot on the Tina Hull. See plants adapted to survive salt popular and spectacular public garden, lawn to enjoy live opera, jazz and classical spray, baking sun and little fresh water to Howard Davis Park. Join one of the park’s music. Meet a host of characters ready those at home in a wet meadow and many head gardeners and share his experience to entertain visitors of all ages with tours, conditions in between. and knowledge as you tour the walled rose poetry and a visit to Alice’s Wonderland Place: Big Vern’s car park, Five Mile Road, gardens, war graves and sumptuous flower Labyrinth. St Ouen’s Bay beds. La Haule D5 Les Landes A1,C4,E1 Model Aircraft Field A2 Ouaisné Bay C5 Ronez D1 Samarès G6 St. Martin’s P.H. H3 Tour de Rozel H2 La Ville d’Eglise B3 Les Mielles B3 Mont a l’Abbé F4 Common C5 RouteRose Farm Campsite C5 Samarès St. Martin's P.C. H3 Town Mills F4 Hougue Bie H4 Becquet Servais (Sion) F3 Place: Samarès Manor, Ouaisné La Grande Price: FreeManor G6 Place: LaLaStatue of King LeLeGeorge Les Mielles Golf and Country Club B4 Mont à la Brune B4-C4 Route d’Ebenezer F2 Sand Racing B4 St. Mary’s C2 Treasures of the Earth A2 Houle D1 Claire Stables E2V, Howard Les Ormes Golf and Tennisde Club St B4-C4Clement Mont Cochon E3-E4 Pallot Steam Museum F3 Route de Francfief C4 Shell Garden C5 St. Mary's P.H. C2 Trinity P.H. G2 Le Fosse Vicq D1 La Mare Vineyards D2 Davis Park, St Helier Les Pallières A1 Mont des Vignes D4 Petit Port A5 Route de Maufant G3-H4 St. Aubin D5 St. Mary's P.C. C2 Trinity P.C. G2 Le Haguais G6 La Mielle de Morville B3 Les Pres A2 Mont du Jubilé B4-C4 Petit Port G1 St. Ouen’s Bay A2-A5 Le Hocq H6 La Moye B5 Price: £2.50 adults, free children underRoute 16de Noirmont C5-D5 St. Aubin’s Bay D5-F5 Price: Free
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11:00 - 12:30 Trinity, Trees and Treasures with Tony. By permission of Mr Paul & Mrs Pam Bell, Seigneur of Trinity Manor, discover the stunning grounds of one of the island’s most beautiful estates. Garden expert, Tony Russell, introduces you to some of nature’s own beauties during this rare opportunity to take an escorted tour of these magnificent private gardens. L’Etaquerel G2 Glass Church (St. Matthews) E4 Howard Davis Park F5 Gorey Harbour I4 île au Guerdain C6 Le Canné B2 Booking –Percée 01534 448877 Gorey Village I4essential île D6 La Coupe I2 Government House F4 Island Centre Stone F3 Crabière B3 Place: Meeting place given at timeLaLaof Grands Vaux Reservoir G4 Crête F1 Grands Vaux F4-G4 Jardin d’Olivet G2 La Croix F3 booking Green Island G6 Jardins de la Mer F5 La Grande Route de la Côte H6-I6 Grève d’Azette F6 Jersey Arts Centre F5 La Grande Route de Faldouet I4 Price: Free Grève de Lecq C1 Jersey Bowl C4 La Grande Route de la Trinité
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10:15 – 12:30 Judith Quérée’s Garden Tour with David Hurrion Judith is joined by garden guru David Hurrion on a tour of her idyllic, awardwinning garden with its many unusual plants and quirky layout. The garden is set into the side of a valley in the rural parish of St Ouen and contains over 2,500 plants. Enjoy a Q&A session with David as Judith serves coffee and biscuits on the lawn next to the 350 year old traditional Jersey granite cottage. Alight the bus, or park, at St Ouen’s Parish Hall and follow this map to make the short walk to Judith’s garden. Place: Creux Baillot Cottage, Le Chemin des Garennes, St Ouen Price: £7.50 Booking required - Tel: 01534 448877
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14:00 – 17:00 Wildflower Walk to Fern Valley Weave your way through narrow lanes fringed with wildflowers to discover hidden Fern Valley, managed by The National Trust for Jersey. Board-walks take you over running water and trees provide a shady canopy. Climb steps to look out over the treetops, before meandering along paths and quiet country roads as you re-cross the deep valley and return to the park. Meeting point: St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew’s Park, First Tower Price: Free Guide: Sue Hardy Grade: Easy – 3.5m (5.6k)
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14:00 – 16:00 L’Amour Le Mourier Early summer is an exceptionally busy time for the natural world when subtle changes in colour are in such striking evidence island-wide. These vivid changes will be very much in evidence throughout this two-hour circular walk in the company of environmentalist Mike Stentiford MBE. Steep cliffs swathed in their new growth of bracken, cliff paths, a hidden valley plus a secret countryside track are all guaranteed Durrell Wildlife Conservation Bouchet Pottery B2-C2 INDEX Trust (Zoo) G3 Bouilly B5 those with to whet the appetite ofPortall Elizabeth Castle E6 Bouley Bay G2 Airport B4-C4 BSJA wild Showground E2 Anne Port I4for Jersey’s a passion and stunning F.B. Fields G6 Archirondel I3 Faldouet Dolmen I4 Campsite B2 coastline. Fauvic H5-I5 Carrefour Selous D3-E3 Bagatelle Road F5-G5 Fiquet Bay B6 Catherine Bestcar Jewellery C2 BagotDevil’s G5 Place: Hole upper park First Tower E5 Ch. Islands Military Mus. A2 Battle of Flowers Mus. B2 Five Oaks G4 Corbière A5 BattleFree of Flowers Site E5 Price: Fliquet Bay I2-I3 Corbière Walk A5-D5 Beaumont D4
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15:00 - 16:30 In a Manor of Speaking with David Hurrion Join David today on a tour of the extensive gardens of Samarès Manor. They were created in the 1920s at enormous expense and have recently been redesigned and reorganised to include a multitude of styles which benefit from the wide range of environmental conditions which surround this historical building. David’s relaxed and informal tour will take in the exuberant exotics border, formal rose and lavender beds, shade and water planting and the impressive Japanese garden. Place: Meet outside the Manor House at Samarès Manor, La Grande Route de St Clement Price: Normal admission prices apply £7.50, £7.15 seniors
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Jersey’s Garden Highlights: The Gardens of Samarès Manor Place: Samarès Manor, La Grande Route de St Clement Tel: 01534 870551 Open daily: 09:30 – 17:00 Admission: £7.50, £7.15 seniors www.samaresmanor.com Dating in part to Norman times, this beautiful manor house is surrounded by exceptional gardens originally constructed in the 1920s by Sir James Knott. In recent years, the grounds have undergone a massive programme of restoration, development and diversification, including the creation of their internationally renowned herb garden. Explore the Mediterranean and Japanese gardens, wildflower field walks, plant trails and even the Manor itself. Eric Young Orchid Foundation Place: Eric Young Orchid Foundation, La Rue Du Moulin Du Ponterrin, Victoria Village Tel: 01534 861963 Open: Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 – 16:00 Admission: £4 adults, £3.50 seniors, £1 children www.ericyoungorchidfoundation.co.uk The late Eric Young’s enthusiasm for orchids knew no bounds and his foundation’s dedication to breeding and exhibiting orchids has resulted in gold medals at prestigious shows around the world. Nestled within a wonderful landscaped garden, this exciting display complex is home to a series of breathtaking vistas showcasing one of the world’s finest collections of orchids.
Judith Quérée’s Garden Place : Creux Baillot Cottage, Le Chemin des Garennes, Leoville, St Ouen Tel: 01534 482191 Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 OR 14:00 by appointment only Admission: £6.50 (includes a personal tour of the garden) www.judithqueree.com A warm Jersey welcome awaits you as Judith hosts a personal guided tour of her award-winning garden. Set into the side of a valley, this garden is home to some 2500 fascinating plants, a large bog garden traversed by an elevated wooden boardwalk and an abundance of wildlife in the surrounding meadow. Both garden and gardener have appeared in magazines and on television around the world. Group visits can be arranged. Jersey Lavender Farm Place: Jersey Lavender Farm, La Route du Pont Marquet, St Brelade Tel: 01534 742933 Open daily: 10:00 – 17:00 (closed Mondays) Essential Lavender Talks: Weekdays at 11:30 & 15:00 Admission: £5.50, £5.00 seniors, children under 14 free www.jerseylavender.co.uk Discover a working farm where lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, bay laurel and cypress are grown, harvested and distilled to produce therapeutic essential oils which are the key ingredients in their range of toiletry and perfume products. Enjoy picturesque gardens, lavender fields, distillery demonstrations, delicious food and a well-stocked shop.
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Jersey Tourism, Liberation Place, St Helier, JE1 1BB Tel: +44 (0)1534 448877 Fax: +44 (0)1534 448899 Email: info@jersey.com Details correct at time of print – May 2013