Comments on: Alan Shipp, Hyacinth Grower

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:17:21 +0000

Applause for all those who grow beautiful flowers, and who nurture the land.

By: PG Theriot

PG Theriot — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:33:25 +0000

Thank you for this lovely story about amazing hyacinths and this wonderful man! What a nice break from all the sad, bad news! My mother grew hyacinths and I developed a love for them through her. Thank you again for a beautiful story!

By: Caroline Murray

Caroline Murray — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:03:30 +0000

Fascinating, as always! Alas, I didn’t have the chance to go this year, but the mention of Mrs Delaney is particularly intriguing: see ‘Paper Flowers Revisited’ on my website?

By: Wendy Lowe

Wendy Lowe — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:22:00 +0000

Waterbeach must smell glorious! Making a note to visit the area. I love hyacinths.

By: ANDY STROWMAN

ANDY STROWMAN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:38:30 +0000

Beautiful Gentle Author and the the soul looks very good .

By: Elaine C Graybill

Elaine C Graybill — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:12:20 +0000

I enjoyed reading this story. Hyacinths are among the most beautiful flowers and they are this man’s life. Lovely.