" Ferns could barely be given away . Even at a consumer trade fair , people would say ' no thanks ' to them , even if we gave them away for free . Now it ’s the other direction around . We are require everywhere where you’re able to grease one’s palms them , the compass is extremely extensive , and the interest in fallal is great . It sometimes seems like a real revival of the ' fern craze ' . "
Ellen Kraaijenbrink , selling & sales at fern king Vitro Plus from Burgh - Haamstede , refers to the so - visit ' Fern Craze ' in 19th - century England . For centuries , the fern had a kind of charming position , which it owed to the mysterious propagation method . It was not until the kickoff of the nineteenth century that it was discovered how this work , namely through spores , after which the multiplication and finish of all possible forms became all the fury .
In a certain sense , this is the typesetter’s case again now , Ellen knows , as consumer interest is tremendous . But as far as cultivation and trade are concerned , the comparison is blemished . " cultivator and trader love the onetime potpourri but are only somewhat aware of the new form . We have more than 150 , of which more than 70 are true outdoor ferns , but many do not yet receive the tending they deserve . "
SignboardInspired by the Fern Craze , the estimation of create a fern garden grew at Vitro Plus . A real Fernery is presently being laid out on a piece of land not far from the company . With this show garden as a guidepost , the company will be stage existing , but specially new and as yet unknown , fern specie in a singular mode and hopes to inspire raiser and garden nerve centre , as well as consumers .
In the middle of the fern garden , a nursery is being build that will serve as a meeting place for customers and introduction quad for novelties of both indoor and out-of-door fern . This glasshouse will have the appearance of a 19th - one C Victorian nursery from the clip of the aforementioned fern craze . The materials are also from England , and even two carpenters have come over from the UK to build the whole thing . Ellen : " mass here are conversant with the tulip mania , but the fern mania was much worse . All sort of alien species were bring from the Colony , and the great unwashed were unbalanced about them . We ’re endeavor to contribute that feeling back here . "
GuesthouseFinally , a guesthouse is also being establish . Foreign client , in special , can be received here . It is fully equipped , and customer can relax for a few sidereal day with a hot tub , barbeque , outside fireplace , and , of form , the beautiful garden . A babbling creek running play from under the sign to a pond in the middle of the garden , which in turn service as a weewee supply . The whole matter will before long be available to inspect - news report to follow !
The developments of the Cedar House Ferns project can be follow via Cedarhouseferns ' social media andwebsite .
For more information : Ellen KraaijenbrinkVitro Plus B.V.Tel : +31 ( 0)111 46 80 88[email protected]www.vitroplus.nl
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