Author Topic: SRGC Perth Show 20th April 2019 (Read 5534 times)

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #30 on:** April 21, 2019, 10:31:43 AM »

well done to section 2 exhibitors.

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #31 on:** April 21, 2019, 10:35:57 AM »

last pic of s2 then a nice foliage trough from new show secretary Alison Hogg in the non competitive class. Alison also found time to create a very colourful trough to brighten the show entrance.

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #32 on:** April 21, 2019, 11:03:50 AM »

six nurseries were present so plenty of choice for customers.

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #33 on:** April 21, 2019, 11:07:12 AM »

sixth nursery then the very good local group's plant stall and other group members at work.

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #34 on:** April 21, 2019, 11:37:08 AM »

people not working

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #35 on:** April 21, 2019, 11:39:28 AM »

other snappers.

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #36 on:** April 21, 2019, 11:51:17 AM »

'....another lovely picture of some of the Perth Show ladies … or of some of the Perth Show lovely ladies … or of some of the lovely Perth Show ladies? '

but what are they laughing at??

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #37 on:** April 21, 2019, 11:54:53 AM »

Finally the Perth team soon had the big hall cleared. Alison tells me there were 20 exhibitors - down a bit as some people weren't able to come -but they still managed 145 entries of which 25 were in section 2.

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #38 on:** April 21, 2019, 01:21:47 PM »

Quote from: Gail on April 21, 2019, 09:55:16 AM

Love the Primula maximowiczii Stan. I've just bought a young one - any tips on growing?

Vulnerable to dry hot weather which may be an issue where you are -it can be even on the east of Scotland these days. If in a pot keep out of your alpine house in summer in shade and well watered. Move under cover in winter. Leafy or peaty compost but free draining. Can be short lived so make use of any seed it produces.

Gail · « **Reply #39 on:** April 21, 2019, 02:33:38 PM »

Thanks Stan, it's currently in a pot on the north side of the house. Biggest challenge so far is the very tame cock blackbird who insists on pulling all newly potted plants out of their pots, presumably just in case I've been burying worms underneath them...

Maggi Young · « **Reply #40 on:** April 21, 2019, 04:29:00 PM »

From Stan's photos we can see that the entries were down on previous years - but good to see the RBGE Alpine Dept. put on a display - and won a Gold Medal for their efforts. Photos from Petra Palkova, SRGC member and RBGE employee and "reporter" !

Interesting to see that there is a higher number of "alpines" than the usual display which is often "bulb heavy". Such is the season!
Nice to see David Knott send congratulations to Petra Palkova and Scott Cook on Facebook for their work, too!

Stan da Prato · « **Reply #41 on:** April 21, 2019, 08:23:49 PM »

I've just realised I omitted to post these two snaps earlier.

Petra Palkova, horticulturist at RBGE ( and SRGC member !!) with the Gold Medal winning display from RBGE Alpine Dept

Maggi Young · « **Reply #42 on:** April 22, 2019, 02:01:50 PM »

Nice to see Petra - she is great at posting pix from RBGE on Social Media!

Loving new Show Secretary Alison's troughs, and good to "see" her too!

Thanks Stan!!