Sad loss to world of plants: Ken Hulme VMM, OBE, formerly of Ness Gardens

[Maggi Young]

Ken Hulme has passed away.... Ken was instrumental in the success of Ness Gardens from his appointment there in 1957 and well known figure in our plant world. A long time member of SRGC and particular devotee of Rhododendrons and alpines, he will be sorely missed and our condolences are sent to  Barbara and to his family.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2010/apr/05/ken-hulme-obituary

[Lesley Cox]

It's always sad to see the great gardeners pass from the sight of men even after a long and fulfilling life. Mr Hulme's work was obviously a fine achievment and I add my condolences for his family.

I wish someone could have patented and made available to all gardeners, the cast iron back with a hinge in it.

[Otto Fauser]

I remember with pleasure and gratitude the gracious hospitality extented to me and Wilhelm Schacht by Ken and Barbara when we stayed there for a few days after the 1961 International Rockgarden conference . Then the rock and heather garden were still in their infancy .