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BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« on: March 17, 2012, 07:18:47 PM »
Just back from another excellent Blackpool Show, where the remarkable Geoff Rollinson scooped YET ANOTHER Farrer Medal with his magnificent Saxifraga 'Coolock Gem'.
Congratulations to Lionel Clarkson and his hard working team on another wonderful show.
More images to follow but I will begin with the Farrer Medal winning exhibit.
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2012, 07:25:14 PM »
More early shots from Blackpool Show today ...
« Last Edit: March 17, 2012, 07:38:34 PM by ranunculus »
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2012, 07:32:45 PM »
What a joy that the show hall has good light. Allows lovely photos of fab plants ... many of which seem so perfect they might have been crafted from icing sugar!
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2012, 07:41:27 PM »
Great shots, Cliff.  Loved picture#2, the long shot of all those perfect pink and white domes.  Must be very difficult judging when they all look so perfect.
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2012, 08:21:34 PM »
Just to add to Cliffs great pics there was also a splendid display of mini-gardens. No less than NINE in total.
I couldn't be more chuffed.
The pics are in no particular order - you can pick your own favourite.
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2012, 08:26:55 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyD on March 17, 2012, 08:21:34 PM
Just to add to Cliffs great pics there was also a splendid display of mini-gardens. No less than NINE in total.
I couldn't be more chuffed.
The pics are in no particular order - you can pick your own favourite.
JohnnyD

Nine?!! That is terrific. And every one a little gem. Estate gardening for the space-challenged grower  ;D
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2012, 08:44:02 PM »
Whats the Tulip in the first set of photos?
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2012, 08:52:37 PM »
Tulipa cretica. Certainly there was one on show.
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2012, 09:43:36 PM »
Final ten from Blackpool Show for today ...
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2012, 09:49:27 PM »
Oh! Such fun.... Corydalis 'Craigton Red' in picture DSC 5512  8)


Super Hepatica in DSC 5489
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2012, 09:50:57 PM »
Wow, what a great show.  I'm now convinced I can't show my new mini garden yet, not enough going on in it yet.  I must cram in more.  They are all inspiring though.
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2012, 10:03:12 PM »
T. cretica?! Mine are dainty small plants not mich bigger than large snowdrops
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2012, 09:00:28 AM »
That Asarum definitely winked at me :o
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2012, 09:24:53 AM »
It certainly proved one of the stars of the show, Ashley!
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Re: BLACKPOOL SHOW 17th March 2012
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2012, 09:50:10 AM »
Great to see such wonderful colour on a dull day.  Thanks for showing us these marvellous plants.
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