Late flower shows
…….are becoming rare but are the places to see and admire the giant exhibition chrysanths traditionally known as ‘Japs’ . This fine entry of six blooms [...]
Another weekend another local flower show
This one is the East Lothian Hort. Soc. show in Haddington’s corn exchange last Saturday. There are several such shows every weekend across Scotland just now. Some go back a […]
wildflower meadows
These come in great variety depending on the soil, situation and whether things have been sown or planted or just allowed to develop naturally. All have a base of permanent […]
Prolonging the pallets
The two North Berwick pallets re-erected in the town’s High Street after Gardening Scotland closed. They will stay there until the end of the summer and be part of the […]
An auricula theatre
Once very popular these plants and this special way of displaying them are making a comeback. This example was set up by Graeme and Hilary Butler from Rumbling Bridge nursery […]
after the show
After a flower show most daffodils will move very happily into an open border. To the left of the photo are some of the North Berwick primary and nursery school […]
Two top daffodils
Scottish Rock Garden shows award a George Forrest memorial medal to the best plant in the show. At Kincardine yesterday two were awarded as a white triandrus type Narcissus on the […]
Cross border co-operation
In March Scottish rock gardeners join their Alpine Garden Society colleagues for a show of early alpines. Until recently this was held in Blackpool but it’s now in Kendal . This [...]
Penicuik Spring Show
As the picture demonstrates this show is particularly strong in the craft and produce sections. It also has an excellent section for children both as individuals and through groups such as [...]
Inter society quiz
On On Wednesday Gifford Hort Soc hosted the annual competition between themselves, Dalkeith, Pathhead, Penicuik and Musselburgh. Musselburgh won this time so as quizmaster I handed over the [...]
