Edinburgh Show Saturday 6th April 2013

[Stan da Prato]

and the weather seems set to stay  cold with damaging easterly winds. Some of the plants  that were on the benches at Kincardine  will probably reappear as the cold means they have not gone over. The main problem has been keeping  the snow and wind from ruining plants  in flower thus the somewhat over crowded greenhouse floor. Other things  are taking  their chances outside.

[angie]

Stan wish my greenhouse looked like that. Looking forward to seeing all your wonderful plants at the show.

Angie 

[Stan da Prato]

when you see them  close up they are not so wonderful ....  many showing distinct signs of wear and tear......a bit like their owner.

[angie]

Stan to get anything to flower with the weather we have been having deserves a medal in my eyes.

Angie 

[Stan da Prato]

 The 6 nurseries coming this year will be:
Binney Plants
Kevock
MacPlants
Hartside
Edrom
Pottertons
plus the Edinburgh members stall
the sales  area opens at 10.30 while the show is still being judged

[Maggi Young]

No shortage of opportunities to spend money on new plants, I see ! 

[Stan da Prato]

a few snaps of the local group  up setting up the show this afternoon and the first entries - the benches will be full by tomorrow.

[Stan da Prato]

The Forrest medal went to  a superb and very large pot of Hepatica transsilvanica, one of many brought by David Boyd.  David also took the Curle   trophy  for three plants grow from seed with more Hepaticas. The best saxifrage was S. Gregor, one of a two pan shown  by Tommy Anderson. Cyril Lafong won the best bulb trophy with a large pot of Tecophilaea. To the right of the Tecophilaea is a Townsendia from Tom Green which received  a merit certificate.

[Stan da Prato]

Some other notable plants. Cyril won the  Archibald bowl for class 2 three pans three genera and another merit certificate. Peter Semple's big Corydalis received a merit cert.  David and Stella Rankin won the special 80th anniversary prize for the best species narcissus with N jacetanus. They also took the trophy for best Asiatic primula with a big pan of P sonchifolia. Dave Millward received a merit cert for Trillium hibbersonii.

[David Nicholson]

The Forrest medals went to  a superb and very large pot of Hepatica transvlvanica , one of many brought by David Boyd. 

There should be a law against being that good.    Many thanks for taking the time to post the pictures Stan.

[Maggi Young]

Stan, remarkable that you are able to post these photos so soon after the event. Thank You!
 
I have long admired David Boyd's skills as a grower, particularly with Hepaticas and
Cyclamen - how lovely to see these plants displayed at the show.
Many congrats to "Boydie"  on this success with H. tran. 'Blue Jewel'

There seem so many other good plants on the benches too - hope everyone enjoyed a really good  day.

[ichristie]

Hello, Many congratulations to Ian and Carol what a superb show the judges had so many great plants to choose from so here are my few, cheers Ian the Christie kind.


    Snapper Stan   Ed. show.
    Showbench Ed show
    Showbench 2 Ed show
    Cyril's 3 pan Ed show

[ichristie]

Next lot
Ian

    David Boyd's 6 pan  Ed show
    Forrest medal choice f plants 2_
    Judges' huddle Ed show
    Trillium Winifred Murray

[ichristie]

Last batch, Ian.

    David Boyd Forrest medal winner
    Hepatica transsylvanica 'Blue Jewel'  Forrest medal winner

[Maggi Young]

Ian and Carole will be delighted with that show - as will all the Edinburgh group.

I suspect that right now, rather than sitting down to rest after their show the Bainbridges will be busy with a house full of supper guests!