From Lamma's
Jane the Master Gardener (and Tai Peng Spice lady, most Sunday/Monday evenings selling her wares in Carlito's Way, opposite Jing Jing Bar & Restaurant):
"Visit the Hippies on Lamma Island. Not the laid-back lifestyle loungers of urban myth, but Hippeastrums, spectacular lilies that Geoff Smith has patiently hybridised and grown from seed over many years. For a week or so at this season they make a superb spread of colour that has to be seen to be believed. The Hippeastrums bloom only once a year, and they follow their own timetable, which varies greatly according to the weather. Best guess is that they will be looking good and ready to receive visitors on April 12th. If you are interested, please register early for what promises to be an unusually colourful and varied day including several interesting private gardens and a home-cooked South Indian lunch (all vegetarian, with some fiery dishes and some mild).
Geoff, the grower, will have some bulbs for sale (at prices that compare VERY favourably with what is available commercially) and he will be happy to talk about how he hybridises and cultivates his treasures. See attachment by way of preview.
Date: April 12th
Starting Time: 9.30am ferry to Yung Shue Wan from Pier 4 in Central.
Return to Central: 4.30pm ferry from Yung Shue Wan.
Cost: HK$300 per head for the day (including lunch and beverages).
Booking & further information: Janeram@netfront.net; phone at any reasonable hour: 2982 0330.
Numbers are limited. Prior registration & payment are essential. Cut-off date, April 5."
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