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This event will be a meeting with two talks, a non-competitive plant display, and plant nurseries selling a variety of plants in the Victoria Hall, Stirling Road, Dunblane FK15 9EX. 

The venue is immediately opposite the railway station, and car parking is available in local carparks, or on the dual carriageway just up the hill from the halls.

We are pleased to welcome Dave Hardy as our visiting speaker this year. Dave is a professional grower, hybridiser of daffodils and exhibitor. Dave and wife Jules are owners of Esker Farm Daffodils, in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, specialising in a wide range of daffodil cultivars, along with snowdrops, crocus and much more. Dave is also Chair of the RHS Bulb Expert Group.

9am-10am Show hall open for staging of plants.

10am Show and Nursery sales open to members and visitors.

11am - Talk: 'A Year on the Farm – Life as a Daffodil Bulb Grower at Esker Farm Daffodils' with Dave Hardy.  

In this talk, Dave takes you through the changing seasons at Esker Farm Daffodils, offering 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, his talk highlights the dedication and care that go into every stage of production. 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.  

What began with a simple love of daffodils has blossomed into a journey that now includes 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, Dave takes you 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.

Please bring as many pans of dwarf bulbs and early flowering alpine plants as possible.  Space will be available for cut flowers of plants which members do not want to disturb in the garden.  Please bring your own vases for cut flowers.  Plants will be grouped according to genera during staging between 9am and 10am.  The rule of one pan per class per member will be waived.  No points will be awarded.  Members may also stage small displays comprising several exhibits to show variation in species etc.  Every contribution increases the value of the display for others. 

Plants and bulbs can be purchased from a variety of nurseries who will be attending

and of course our Members 50:50 Plant Stall, so please bring your spare plants and seedlings for sale for Bulb Group Funds.

Please bring your spare plants and seedlings for sale, this can be on a 50:50 basis with you retaining half the proceeds and the other half donated to help pay for the cost of running this event.

This event is run by the Bulb Group.  Please help us by bringing plants for the 50:50 Members Stall, volunteer to help behind the plant stall, serving teas/coffees, and general tidying.  Contact Sandy Leven on 01786 824064.