…….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 [...]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]