Here are some photos taken over the years of work on our delphinium nursery. I have provided brief descriptions of what is happening in some of the less obvious photos. If you want more information on any photograph please
Pollinating:
The red trolley has a set of steps attached to it for using to pollinate the tall flowers. The covers on the blooms below stop cross pollination. The blooms are shaken daily to encourage self pollination.
Flowers in the shadehouse ready for pollinating:
Flowering plants outdoors - trial beds and display gardens:
Seedlings in trays:
Drying and cleaning the seed:
Ground preparation - indoors and out:
General Maintenance
Plants in planter bags and pots - fed hydroponically