Feedback from the show
Show time arrived at Saughton Park last weekend. This was the first weekend the park had been open to visitors as the restoration work is not yet complete. But with goodwill and good weather we [...]
It is nearly show time!
Following the rather nasty winds of the weekend the sun is now shining and George says the cheery weather girl is forecasting sunshine and light breezes for the week running up to the Caley Show. [...]
Watch out for March winds
George suggests you get ready to hold on to your hat for much of the coming week. March gales are due with 40 mph winds forecast right through until Thursday at least. The pots of mixed bulbs in [...]
25 days to go
With only three weeks to go until the Caley Spring Show there is some activity on the bulb front. The pots of Hyacinths and Tulips are progressing well and because the Tulips are starting to show [...]
Two days later
Earlier this week George moved his pots of Scamp Challenge bulbs into the living room and sat them next to the window. After two days they have put on about 10mm of growth and the [...]
George says the snow in his garden is disappearing fast.
In George’s garden the snow is disappearing fast and he has swept the white stuff off the glasshouse roof, essential so the light can get to the pots of bulbs. The pots of Hyacinths and [...]
Some timely advice from George
Only FOUR WEEKS Until the show but no need for panic measures just yet. The Caley bulbs in George’s cold glasshouse are moving slowly in this cold weather but once the sun returns they will [...]
“Greening up well” – update from George
The pots of bulbs in George’s glasshouse have been kept dry since they were lifted out of the plunge more than two weeks ago. The soil is still slightly damp and George will not apply any [...]
Getting ready for Spring starts now!
George and Jill have planted their Scamp Challenge bulbs! They used deep 3 litre pots to give the bulbs sufficient depth for rooting. (As only the best bloom is needed to enter the competition [...]
