Bearley Gardeners Meeting Report 19th April 2018

The earliest recorded alpine garden was created at the Chelsea Physic Garden London in 1772; using the totally useless medium of water worn volcanic lava. There were approximately 10 alpines in cultivation at that time, including the Primula auricula, Hepatica mobilise and Iberia sempervirens (from the Rock of Gibraltar). Jane and John Loudons were very