Kent Autumn Alpine Show - Saturday 26th September

[Tim Ingram]

A note to remind any gardeners in the south-east of the Show coming up in a month's time, see the link below for full details from David Hoare:

http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/discussion/atshows/AGS+KENT+AUTUMN+SHOW+/19943/

[Tim Ingram]

And may I add my comment on the AGS Discussion pages in tribute of David who has run the Show for many years and is retiring from this this autumn:

I would just like to take this opportunity, which I am sure very many members will share, to express my sincere thanks to David - along with every else involved - for the many years he has run the Kent Alpine Shows at Rainham, and to wish Adrian Cooper well for the future plans for these Shows in Kent. It has always been thoroughly enjoyable to visit and be involved with the Shows, and though they may seem specialised - and rather hidden away at the Rainham School for Girls - for any gardeners with a significant and deep interest in plants (and not just alpines) they are an horticultural and botanical jewel and draw people from near and far. Look forward to the Autumn Show this September.

[Maggi Young]

We always hear here how successful the Kent  AGS shows  are and I expect things will continue in the same vein in future. It is good to have the chance here to congratulate David on his work for the shows for so long. His team will miss him, I'm sure.  I sincerely hope he will still be exhibiting in future  when he will have fewer responsibilities !

 Well done David, enjoy your last show incharge and good luck to Adrian when he takes over.

[Maggi Young]

Tim Ingram reminds us of the next AGS show : "A not to be missed event coming up this autumn for anyone interested in alpine and woodland plants in the south-east of England. The Autumn Kent AGS Show at Rainham on Saturday 26th September. Many plants on show and some of the best specialist nurseries in the country:

Aberconwy, Jacques Amand, Potterton's, Hartside, Copton Ash, Buried Treasure, Wildside, Choice Landscapes, and Laneside Orchids

[Maggi Young]

Tim Ingram has mentioned on Facebook that the show went well - he hasn't  any pictures but he does have a shot of the lovely pen and ink drawing of Saxifraga grisebachii - by Mavis Lloyd- that was given to David Hoare as a memento from his AGS pals .... .I hope  Tim  will share it here.

[Tim Ingram]

Here we go Maggi - again with thanks to Jon Evans who made the link with Mavis and sent the picture to me to be framed.

[johnralphcarpenter]

Just a few pictures, starting with the Farrer Medal winning Sternbergia.

[johnralphcarpenter]

One more...

[Maggi Young]

The framed drawing is just super - thanks for showing it , Tim.  Good choice, Jon!

Isn't the Farrer Sternbergia plant just potted sunshine?  Exhibitor must be well-pleased with that.

[Yann]

I didn't met you Ralph, when did you come?

[Jon Evans]

I have added some more pictures from the show to the AGS website here:

http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/discussion/atshows/AGS+KENT+AUTUMN+SHOW+/19943/

This is Biarum marmarisense, exhibited by Martin and Anna Sheader:

[johnralphcarpenter]

I have added some more pictures from the show to the AGS website here:

http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/discussion/atshows/AGS+KENT+AUTUMN+SHOW+/19943/

This is Biarum marmarisense, exhibited by Martin and Anna Sheader:

Weird!

[Chris Johnson]

I have added some more pictures from the show to the AGS website here:

A wonderful photographic display, as usual, Jon. Always a treat for those unable to attend.

[Maggi Young]

A marvelous report, Jon.
 
Does your x Amarygia multiflora alba smell as gorgeous as it looks?

[Matt T]

Ditto. Fair entertained me over my porridge this morning that did. Some cracking plants on show and some new to me too - rather like the look of the Strumaria. So many plants, so little space...