Scottish Rock Garden Club: Growing Bulbs for All Seasons: Early Bulb Display is on from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 21st February 2026 at Victoria Hall, Stirling Road, Dunblane, Scotland, FK15 9EX. Talks at 11am and 2pm by Dave Hardy from Esker Farm Daffodils in Northern Ireland, See a superb display of bulbs and rock garden plants. Nurseries will be selling plants at this event. All are welcome. 11am – Talk: ‘A Year on the Farm – Life as a Daffodil Bulb Grower at Esker Farm Daffodils’ with Dave Hardy:
This talk is about the changing seasons at Esker Farm Daffodils – a behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of a daffodil bulb farmer. From planting and propagation to harvesting and preparing bulbs for shows and sales. Dave shares insights into variety breeding, field management, weather challenges, and the rewarding moments when fields burst into bloom. It’s a year-round story of patience, passion, and a deep love for growing beautiful daffodils. 12.15pm – Break for coffee, or lunch, and chat: Please bring your own picnic. Teas, coffees and some cake should be available for purchase.2pm – Talk: ‘Daffodils, Snowdrops and beyond’ with Dave Hardy: Dave grows snowdrops, crocus, lilies, and many more treasures. From the challenges of working with the soil and weather in Northern Ireland to the joy of seeing fields of colour in spring, behind the scenes of bulb growing. Along the way, he talks about plant shows, RHS involvement, and the community of fellow enthusiasts who inspire him. Most of all, this talk is about the beauty and resilience of bulbs – and the way they bring people together. 3pm-4pm – Plant buying, tea/coffee and chat: Teas, coffees and some cake may still be available for purchase. Plants and bulbs can be purchased from a variety of nurseries who will be attending, including: Jonathan Harris Snowdrops, Hartside, Kevock Garden Plants, MacPlants, and of SRGC Members’ 50:50 Plant Stall. For all the details, please click here.