SRGC Discussion Weekend 2019

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onwards

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last few in open section

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Mala's other plants in section 2

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Two sets of superb holiday photos by the Livermores and McCaugheys - the latter  won  what must have been a difficult class to judge.

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people among the plants

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more

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…..and my last few. Hopefully  others can add more about  what was  a very enjoyable weekend 




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[Maggi Young]

What a super  weekend!  I was  SO PLEASED to be  able to attend  again!  This  photo is  from  Colin Crosbie (formerly  Curator at  Wisley, now  back in  Scotland)and  shows the Mrs  Crosbie, President of the Alpine Garden Society Christopher Bailes, Kevin Hughes from Cally Gardens and Peter Korn enjoying themselves at the first night of the Scottish Rock Garden Club discussion weekend -the  back of the  head  belongs  to young  Alex S. I think!

[annew]

Many thanks to ALL involved in making this such a fantastic weekend. It was hard to leave this morning with the early sun on the golden birches and the mist in the valley.

[annew]

I will now address the Haggis (that hotel manager is wasted - he should be on the stage).
Maggi, if you would accompany me on the pipes:

[Matt T]

What a wonderful weekend! Thank you to everyone who helped to make it such fun.

Thanks to Stan for uploading his shots as speedily as ever. Attached, a few photos filling the gaps on the benches.

[Matt T]

Finally, Mala's fabulous Colchicum montanum 'Norman Barrett'

[Matt T]

Jim Lever Memorial Trophy for best Cyclamen went to Roma Fiddes, Kintore for her Cyclamen mirabile, which was also awarded a Forrest Medal
J.L. Mowat Trophy for best conifer went to Stan da Prato, Tranent for his Larix kaempferi nana
East Lothian Trophy for winner, class 3 (3 pans rock plants, distinct) went to Stan da Prato for his trio of gentians
Peel Trophy for winner, class 27 (3 pans Gentiana, species and/or hybrids, distinct) also went to Stan da Prato for G. 'Maryfield', G. 'The Cally' and G. 'Blue Silk'
Mary Bowe Trophy for most points, Section I went to Stan da Prato
Easy Lothian Cup for best plant, Section II went to Mala Jane, Portland for her Colchicum montanum 'Norman Barrett'
A Bronze Medal was also award to Mala Janes.
The Reivers Trophy for a photograph of a plant native to Scotland was awarded to David Livermore for his photograph of Armeria maritima at St Abbs Head.
A Certificate of Merit was awarded to Carol & David Shaw for their Gentiana 'The Caley'
The Holiday Photographic Competition was won by Joan & Liam McCaughey for their series of photographs from the Western Cape.

[Matt T]

Many thanks to ALL involved in making this such a fantastic weekend. It was hard to leave this morning with the early sun on the golden birches and the mist in the valley.

Grantown is a great location for these weekends - beautiful surrounds, activities for everyone and fantastic hospitality. Lovely photo, Anne. Glad you could come along and thanks for a super talk!

...that hotel manager is wasted - he should be on the stage...

David was enjoying himself rather a lot!!   

[Maggi Young]

Sandy  Leven's  report  on the  DWE Medal ..... Roma's  Cyclamen mirabile
http://files.srgc.net/Showreports/DiscussionWeekendForrest2019.pdf