June in Bloom 2012

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Sunday 17th - Sunday 24th June

MAN OF THE TREES

Meet Tony Russell - a true arboriculturist

PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY & THYME All you need to know about herbs

IMPECCABLE MANORS

Tour the grounds of some stunning estates

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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.

Welcome 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.

Tony will be guiding three fascinating tours during the June in Bloom Week: In a Manor of Speaking

Tuesday 19th June

June in Bloom Guest Guide 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.

Discover Sir James Knott’s magnificent gardens within the grounds of Samarès Manor and learn about the trees and plants within them.

Around the World in 80 Trees!

Tuesday 19th June

Join Tony for a delightful walk through the Arboretum at Val de la Mar. Learn more about the trees and shrubs as twilight sets in.

Trinity, Trees and Treasures with Tony

Wednesday 20th June 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.

Jersey’s Garden Highlights Jersey Lavender Farm La Rue 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: £5.00, £4.50 seniors, children under 14 free Bus: 12,12a,15 + short walk, myExplorer Blue 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. Picturesque gardens, lavender fields, distillery demonstrations, delicious home-made food and a well-stocked shop ensure a delightful experience.

Essential Lavender 5th June to 13th August is Harvest Season at the Jersey Lavender Farm and, naturally, a high-activity time as the lavender crop is distilled and dried. Twice daily there are detailed talks on the distillation process and how the lavender oil is used to make up the array of fragrant products.

Judith Quérée’s Garden 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, £3 children under 16 (includes a personal tour of the garden) Bus: 8 – 9, 26, myExplorer Red or Blue + short walk www.judithqueree.com A warm Jersey welcome awaits you as Judith hosts a personal guided tour of her awardwinning garden. Set into the side of a valley, and encircling a 350-year-old traditional Jersey granite cottage, 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.

Le Noir Pré Orchid Field Le Chemin de L’Ouziere, St Ouen’s Bay (off La Grande Route des Mielles) Flowering season: from May – June Bus: 12, 12a, myExplorer Blue + short walk www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je Often known simply as ‘the Orchid Field’, this unique site actually consists of two distinct but adjoining wet meadows, Le Noir Pré, and the smaller Le Clos du Seigneur. The site is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Jersey or Loose-flowered Orchid (Orchis laxiflora), which also occurs in Guernsey, but is absent from the rest of the British Isles. The meadows also contain a wide variety of other plant species, many of which have become increasingly uncommon in Jersey. In addition to the Jersey Orchid, three other species, the Southern Marsh (Dactylorhiza praetermissa), Common Spotted and Heath Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza maculata) occur at the site. During May and June, the two meadows are a riot of colour, with the stunning deep purple of the Jersey Orchids contrasting with the various shades of pink, through to white, of the remaining species.

Other notable wildflowers include the Ragged Robin, Yellow Bartsia, Parsley Water-dropwort, Common Knapweed, Square-stalked St. John’swort and Tufted Vetch. Le Noir Pré is owned and managed by the National Trust for Jersey. Visit their website to find out more about the sites they protect and restore.

The Gardens of Samarès Manor La Grande Route de St Clement Tel: 01534 870551 Open daily: 09:30 – 17:00 Herb talks: Weekdays at 12:30 Admission: £6.95, £6.50 seniors, £2.35 children and students Bus: 18, myExplorer Green 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 who recognised that the environmental conditions of the grounds offered potential for growing plants from all over the world. In recent years, the grounds have undergone a massive programme of restoration, development and diversification, including the creation of John Brookes’ internationally renowned herb garden. Talks on herbs and their uses take place each weekday at 12:30. Explore the Mediterranean and Japanese gardens, wildflower field walks, the Jersey Rural Life and Carriage Museum, plant trails and even the Manor itself.

A Feast of Herbs Samarès Manor’s herb garden, one of the most comprehensive in Europe, was the inspiration of famed garden designer and author, John Brookes. Its unique design can be best appreciated from the viewing platform high above the garden, adding an extra dimension to this unique collection of culinary, fragrant, cosmetic and medicinal plants. This fascinating talk will inform you how to cultivate herbs and use them in cooking, as well as offering some interesting facts about these wonders of the plant world.

The Flower Market Central Market, Beresford Street, St Helier When: Monday – Saturday, 08:00 – 17:30 (Thursday, early closing 14:00) Enjoy stunning floral displays each day of the festival around the ornate fountain in St Helier’s beautiful Victorian market. Sheltered beneath the high-domed roof, the splendidly exuberant fountain is surrounded with a stunning array of over-flowing flower stalls, their fragrance floating on the air. Immerse yourself in this riot of colour and scent; treat yourself to some beautiful blooms or buy a bulb of the exotic Amaryllis Belladonna, brought from its native South Africa to Jersey where it flourishes as the ‘Jersey’ lily.

Eric Young Orchid Foundation La Rue Du Moulin Du Ponterrin, Victoria Village, Trinity.

Tel: 01534 861963 Open: Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 – 16:00 Admission: £4 adults, £3.50 senior citizens, £1 children Bus: 21 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. These landscapes create an exotic yet naturalistic environment in which the orchids display their extravagant and compelling beauty.

Public Parks and Gardens Howard Davis Park Arguably the most attractive of Jersey’s public gardens, the grounds contain sculpture, water features, fastidiously planted borders and ornamental trees that flourish in the mild climate.

Highlights of the park include a beautifully tended World War II cemetery and a fragrant rose garden.

The sprawling central lawn and band stand play host to many al fresco events throughout the warmer months.

Coronation (Millbrook) Park Gifted to the Island by Lady Trent (widow of Jesse Boot of the famed chemist chain), this safe, sprawling park is a favourite with families throughout the summer. Enjoy sea views from an attractive Victorian shelter or stroll around the beautifully maintained pathways awash with fragrant flowers and well-established trees.

This charming public garden has a children’s playground, a paddling pool and a café.

Other Public Parks in Jersey: Les Jardins de la Mer St Helier Winston Churchill Memorial Park St Brelade St Andrew’s Park First Tower Parade Gardens The Parade, St Helier La Collette Gardens Mont Bingham, St Helier Victoria Park Peirson Road, St Helier People’s Park West Park, St Helier Les Creux Country Park St Brelade

Programme of Events Sunday 17th

Buttercups, Birds and Bees 11:00 – 13:00 Place: Watersplash car park Five Mile Road, St Ouen’s Bay Price: Free Bus: 12a, myExplorer Blue An invitation to join botanist Tina Hull and birdman Mike Stentiford MBE on a relaxing jaunt through the grasslands of St Ouen’s Bay. While pollen filled wild flowers create an irresistible partnership with all kinds of buzzing pollinators, birds such as marsh harriers, lapwings and an assortment of reed-dwelling warblers add further vibrancy to this superb open area of Coastal National Park. Delve into the heart of this unique environment and be enlightened about the diverse and fascinating flora and fauna of the area.

The Weekend Cyclist – June in Bloom Special 10:00 – 13:00 Place: Meeting point advised when booking Price: £10 (group discounts available) Booking required Tel: 01534 853525 Grade: Moderate – 10m (16k) – you walk up the hills!

See what motorists miss and get closer to nature as you explore Jersey’s unique Cycle Network with cycling specialist and Blue Badge Guide Arthur Lamy. Visit stunning Coronation Park and the picturesque harbour town of St Aubin, nestled on the shores of St Brelade (Gold award winner in the 2010 Entente Florale European Competition). You’ll finish at The Jersey Lavender Farm to discover the fragrant grounds of this working distillery and maybe enjoy some tasty treats (entry and refreshments at your own expense). Bring a packed lunch or refreshments.

Open Garden at ‘Domaine des Vaux’ 14:00 – 17:00 Place: Domaine des Vaux, La Rue de Bas, St Lawrence Price: £3 - all proceeds donated to JAYF Bus: 25, 27 Extended by the present owner Marcus Binney CBE and his wife Anne, the property now covers some 20 vergees of gardens and woodland. The valley is planted with many Camellias & native & specie trees including Magnolias, Cercis, Taxodium distichum, Parrotia persica, Eucalyptus & Cornus Kousa. Above and beyond the terrace, which has a lovely fountain with a sculpture of a Boy on a Dolphin, is a tiered garden featuring gold and silver borders.

Monday 18th Judith Quérée’s Garden Tour 13:45 – 16:00 Place: Meet at St Ouen’s Parish Hall for a short walk to Creux Baillot Cottage, Le Chemin des Garennes, St Ouen Price: £7.50 Bus: 8 – 9, 26, myExplorer Red or Blue Booking required - Tel: 01534 448877 Join Judith on a tour of her idyllic, award-winning 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. See her efforts to encourage wildlife in the garden and surrounding meadow and enjoy some tea and cakes on the lawn next to the 350 year old traditional Jersey granite cottage while listening to an acoustic musician. As the garden is tucked away from the main roads, meet your guide at St Ouen’s Parish Hall for the short walk to the garden.

Hidden Gardens of Rozel Walk 14:00 – 17:30 Place: Rozel bus stop, St Martin Price: £8 Guide: Remi Couriard Booking essential – Tel: 07797 768058 Grade: Moderate - 6m (9.6k) Bus: 3 There is nothing more enchanting than a secret garden. Beyond each filigree gate and behind every manicured hedge there are stories to tell; crumbling walls, terraces reclaimed by ivy, hidden glades, dolmens and ancient manor houses. Discover lovers and adventurers, pioneers and artists, peacocks and red squirrels around every corner of this beautiful parish.

The Band of the Island of Jersey – Alfresco Performance 19:30 – 21:00 Place: The Bandstand, Howard Davis Park, St Helier Price: Free Head along to the lovely public gardens at Howard Davis Park and enjoy the sounds of this popular band.

Tuesday 19th

Wednesday 20th

Crown Jewel – A Coronation Park Tour 10:30 – 11:30 Place: Victorian Shelter, Coronation Park (Millbrook) St Lawrence Price: Free Bus: 8 – 15, 26, myExplorer Blue & Red

Trinity, Trees and Treasures with Tony 11:15-12:45 Booking essential – 01534 448877 Place: Meeting place given at time of booking Price: Free

Enjoy a relaxed and informal walk through the beautiful grounds of Coronation Park. Join one of the park’s head gardeners and share his experience and knowledge as you tour the rose gardens and sumptuous flower beds of this treasured public garden, gifted to the Island by Lord and Lady Trent.

In a Manor of Speaking with Tony Russell 14:00 - 15:30 Place: Meet outside the Manor House at Samarès Manor, La Grande Route de St Clement Price: Normal admission prices apply - £6.95, £6.50 seniors, £2.35 children and students Bus: 18, myExplorer Green Join Tony 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 design styles which benefit from the wide range of environmental conditions which surround this historic building. Tony’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.

There are also many trees of interest.

Around the World in 80 Trees!

18:15 – 20:15 Place: Val de la Mar carpark, La Grande Route de St Pierre, St Peter Price: Free Bus: 9, myExplorer Red Join arboriculturalist and well-known TV and radio gardener Tony Russell on a fascinating walk through the Arboretum of Val de la Mar. Learn more about the wealth of trees and shrubs in this special woodland maintained by Jersey Trees for Life. Enjoy this fascinating early evening wander before watching the sunset over St Ouen’s Bay.

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.

La Ronde Concert Band – Alfresco Performance 19:30 – 21:00 Place: Howard Davis Park, St Helier Price: Free Head along to the lovely public gardens at Howard Davis Park to see one of Jersey’s most popular concert bands.

Thursday 21st Semperflorens – A Howard Davis Park Tour 10:30 – 11:30 Place: Statue of King George V, Howard Davis Park, St Helier Price: Free Enjoy a relaxed and informal walk through the beautiful grounds of Jersey’s most popular and spectacular public garden, Howard Davis Park. Join one of the park’s head gardeners and share his experience and knowledge as you tour the walled rose gardens, war graves and sumptuous flower beds.

Old Farms and Orchids - Walk 11:15 – 13:00 Place: The Eric Young Orchid Foundation, La Rue du Moulin du Ponterrin, Trinity Price: Walk free. Entrance to the Orchid Foundation at own expense Bus: 21 Guide: Arthur Lamy Moderate – 4m – 6.5k Join a leisurely walk around Victoria Village and the surrounding area during which you’ll discover a monument to a French RAF pilot made famous in the film ‘The Great Escape’, visit a dairy farm and see the results of a spinster’s generosity. The tour ends with a visit to the Eric Young Orchid Foundation. The Foundation, nestled in the heart of the beautiful parish of Trinity and sitting within its own wonderful landscaped garden, is a nursery and display complex housing one of the world’s finest collections of orchids.

Buttercups, Birds and Bees 14:00 – 16:00 Place: Watersplash car park, Five Mile Road, St Ouen’s Bay Price: Free Bus: 12a, myExplorer Blue An invitation to join botanist Tina Hull and birdman Mike Stentiford MBE on a relaxing jaunt through the grasslands of St Ouen’s Bay. While pollen filled wild flowers create an irresistible partnership with all kinds of buzzing pollinators, birds such as marsh harriers, lapwings and an assortment of reed-dwelling warblers add further vibrancy to this superb open area of Coastal National Park. Delve into the heart of this unique environment and be enlightened about the diverse and fascinating flora and fauna of the area.

Friday 22nd Judith Quérée’s Garden Tour 10:15 – 12:30 Place: Meet at St Ouen’s Parish Hall for a short walk to Creux Baillot Cottage, Le Chemin des Garennes, St Ouen Price: £7.50 Bus: 8 – 9, 26, myExplorer Red or Blue Booking required - Tel: 01534 448877 Join Judith on a tour of her idyllic, award-winning 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. See her efforts to encourage wildlife in the garden and surrounding meadow and enjoy some morning coffee on the lawn next to the 350 year old traditional Jersey granite cottage. As the garden is tucked away from the main roads, meet your guide at St Ouen’s Parish Hall for the short walk to the garden.

Samarès Manor - A Taste of Herbs 12:30 – 13:30 Place: Meet Samarès Manor Herb Garden, La Grande Route de St Clement Price: Normal admission prices apply - £6.95, £6.50 seniors, £2.35 children and students, talk and tastings free Bus: 18, myExplorer Green Learn how to grow, harvest and cook herbs in Samarès Manor’s famous herb garden. Enhance your culinary skills with flavours and garnishes using plants freshly picked from the garden. Tour the herb garden with Samarès Manor’s herb experts, who will explain the use of culinary herbs in drinks, aperitifs, starters, main dishes and mouth-watering desserts. Following the talk, there will be a tasting of succulent sweets specially prepared for you.

Jersey Premier Brass – Alfresco Performance 19:30 – 20:30 Place: The Bandstand, Howard Davis Park, St Helier Price: Free Head along to the lovely public gardens at Howard Davis Park and enjoy the sounds of this popular brass ensemble.

Saturday 23rd Wild West Flora Walk 14:00 – 15:30 Place: Big Vern’s car park, Five Mile Road, St Ouen’s Bay Price: Free Bus: 12a, myExplorer Blue Enjoy a stroll around St Ouen’s Bay discovering the botanical delights of both duneland and wet meadowland in the company of Société Jersiaise botanist Tina Hull. Enjoy a visit to the National Trust’s wild orchid field, Le Noir Pré, where you should still be able to see these unique flowers in bloom.

Sunday 24th The Weekend Cyclist – June in Bloom Special 10:00 – 13:00 Place: Meeting point advised when booking Price: £10 (group discounts available) Booking required Tel: 01534 853525 Grade: Moderate – 10m (16k) – you walk up the hills!

See what motorists miss and get closer to nature as you explore Jersey’s unique Cycle Network with cycling specialist and Blue Badge Guide Arthur Lamy. Visit stunning Coronation Park and the picturesque harbour town of St Aubin, nestled on the shores of St Brelade (Gold award winner in the 2010 Entente Florale European Competition). You’ll finish at The Jersey Lavender Farm to discover the fragrant grounds of this working distillery and maybe enjoy some tasty treats (entry and refreshments at your own expense). Bring a packed lunch or refreshments.

‘The Hide and Seek Walk’ An introduction to part of Jersey’s Coastal National Park 11:00 – 12:30 Place: Watersplash car park, Five Mile Road, St Ouen’s Bay Price: Free Bus: 12a, myExplorer Blue Join your guide Mike Stentiford MBE on a 90 minute walkabout to discover why St Ouen’s Bay stands proudly at the centre of the Island’s brand new Coastal National Park. The walk concentrates very much on the natural side of this most popular west coast bay.

Open Garden at ‘Gracelands’ 14:00 - 17:00 Place: Gracelands, La Rue de la Croiserie, Trinity Price : £3 - all proceeds donated to JAYF. Extensive restoration work has been carried out in this garden over the past few years. Set in almost 3 acres, long, sweeping and curving lawns are planted with a stunning combination of trees and island beds. The herbaceous borders are filled with shrubs and perennials of all ages with roses and honeysuckle scrambling over the many bowers. Seating areas abound to allow one to enjoy the serenity and peace of this beautiful garden - it’s hard to believe that you are only a few minutes drive from St Helier!

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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 All information correct at time of print – March 2012

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