Dry River Chillies News
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2010
A cold start to the season has set back out planting program slightly but we should be able to catch up once the warmer weather is with us
Over the winter we lost one of our poly tunnels covering so we are having to use the crop tunnel until we can get the pot tunnel repaired
We are planting lots of different varieties this years so we should have a brilliant array of plants to show during the summer
2009
Febuary 2009
We are getting ready for our 2009 season, we are planning to grow many more varieties this year and plan on doing a few more garden shows
2008
October 2008
Well this page has seen better days. We have sold all our pot plants and are now concentrating on getting our crop in before it get really cold, now is the time to order fresh crop as they are all at there prime and look absolutely fantastic
September 2008
Again Belfast was fantastic, just a great combination - chillies and music
January 2008
Our first lot of seeds are well on their way
Our first show of 2008 is going to be The Unusual Plant Fair at Gilbert's Whites house in Selborn. This is our second year at the show and it really is a place worth visiting www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
We will also be at West Dean Chilli Fiesta which is always a great show
Waddesdon Manor Chilli Festival was great, thanks to all who purchased a plant from us
2007
08 10 2007
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 September
Chilli Fest 2007 (part of the Open House festival) The Marquee, Custom House Square, Belfast This event includes celebrity cookery demonstrations, hot chilli eating competitions, Cajun cook offs plus live music. International Kitchen, local food connoisseurs, will be bringing a whole range of specialist foods to ChilliFest, as well as inviting the UK’s leading chilli growers and producers to let you taste their hot offerings. Come and hang out at ChilliFest, and let Cajun and Creole food, music and culture warm your bones and heal your soul. Tickets: £3pp (or 2 adults for £5) children free if accompanied. Time: TBC www.openhousefestival.com T: 028 9024 6609
Go to Belfast30.6.2007
Great Gardening Show – Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd July
10am-5pm daily This is a stunning show set in front of Loseley House. A vast array of plants on sale at very competitive prices - as well as delicious food stalls, rural crafts and beautiful country gifts. Entry includes admission to Loseley Gardens, and tours of Loseley House are also available (normal charge applies).
Admission: £7 adults, £6 retired, children free
Details: 01483 797332
5.6.2007
We will be selling our first collection of Ornamental plants on the 16th and 17th of June at the Unusual Plants Fair at the Gilbert White’s House and the Oates Museum on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June
Please come and visit us and see are amazing collection of chilli plants
For more information please visit Gilbert White’s House web site: www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Or please visit Hampshire Fare web site
17.5.2007
Planted out poly tunnel with pimientos de Padron Chillies
Ornamental Chilli plants are all doing really well. The plan is to sell the plants when they are matured and at their best with a full display of colour.
25.4.2007
The chillies are doing very well in the the recent warm weather. Looks like we are on track to have a harvest of fresh chillies by the end of july
See the Chilli Plant page for tips on how to look after the plants once you get them home
