Monday visit to Pezoulia Nature Reserve

It was pouring with rain yesterday when Rosemary John and I went up to Vrahassi to visit the reserve with the intention of working on the species list. During a dry spell we decided to venture out, but when we reached the site it was pouring again. Not having waterproofs, I opted to stay in the car, whilst the other two brave warriors went out into the storm to check on our prized Twayblade. It still looks like a Twayblade and we are almost 100% sure that it is, but there is still the lurking possibility that it is something else. This little orchid won't be in flower until April, so excitement is mounting. Check back regularly to see how it is growing! I admit it doesn't look like much now!

New Prize in the Draw

Margaret Radcliffe of http://www.alternativecrete.com/ has kindly offered a 'reiki' session or a guided meditation session as one of the prizes in the Grand Draw. We are really grateful to everyone who has offered to donate a prize to this event, which is being held to raise money for Flowers of Crete and the new nature reserve Pezoulia at Vrahassi. The Draw will take place after Nick Turland's talk and slideshow at BioAroma in Aghios Nikolaos on Saturday 21st March. Thank you Margaret!

Meeting in Aghios Nikolaos

There will be a meeting to discuss Flowers of Crete and matters arising at BioAroma, Aghios Nikolas at 7.30 p.m on Wednesday, 18th February. There also be a chance to look around the essential oils distillery and to visit the lovely little Cretan life museum. Much is happening at the moment and this will be a chance to get together and talk about various ideas, including the new nature reserve at Vrahassi. Please come along and join us.

February flowers

Examples of flowers in bloom in February. For more images on our Flower Calendar, please visit www.flowersofcrete.info