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Title: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: FrazerHenderson on April 09, 2012, 12:21:53 PM

THE EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS SHOW
Saturday 14 April   1030 to 1600hrs
Show Hall opens at noon
PLANT SHOW                SEEDS                  BOOKS
NURSERY STALLS        SUNDRIES        TEAS    & CAKES      TOMBOLA
FAIRMILEHEAD PARISH CHURCH HALL
Frogston Road West, Fairmilehead, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Group’s annual plant show is held on behalf of the Scottish Rock Garden Club. It enables the Group and the Club to show the public beautiful and interesting plants and to share these treasures.

We need your support for the show to make sure it is a success.  So please tell everyone you know about the Show: tell all your friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues, what a brilliant display of plants there will be and bring them along.

There are other ways you can help:

Bring some plants for the Show benches. If you have a plant that is looking good but don’t know how to enter it into the Show just telephone and we will help you. We’d really like every local club member to enter at least one plant to make it the best show yet.  

If you have shown before, telephone your entries to Ian & Carole Bainbridge on (0131) 445 3268 in the week before the Show, or e-mail them to bainbridi@aol.com. Full details are in the Club Yearbook and Show Schedules. Please, the more plants the better the show.

Bring plants for the Club sales stall: you can either donate them to the Club, or offer them for sale on a 50:50 basis.  We need lots of plants to satisfy the public.  Please phone Watt Russell on 01875 610245 for further details

Bring baking and refreshments for the teas: please bring home baking.  We really do need lots of help to prepare and serve food and drinks, as well as clearing tables. Please consider giving even just one hour of your time – it will make a substantial difference. It will also allow our hard pressed band of volunteers some time to see the show. Contact Elspeth Mackintosh 0131 554 3240 or E.Mackintosh@rbge.org.uk.

Help on the door and tombola: if you can spare an hour or have suitable prizes to offer please contact Mike Hicks on (0131) 335 3764.

Buy things while you’re there!  Don’t forget that there will be six trade nurseries as well as the Group plant stall, seeds for sale, the SRGC bookstall and a tombola.

Access to the plant sales area is from 1030hrs: the Show hall opens at noon, so you have plenty of time for coffee, cakes and plant buying.

Go on, please give Showing a try and make this the best show yet .......... remember £10 prize for new exhibitors!

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 09, 2012, 01:08:48 PM

Here is the Show Schedule for the Edinburgh and the Lothians show :

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Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 12, 2012, 09:40:32 AM

This spring  the weather has been particularly changeable going from very hot to cold winds and snow. Most of my plants live outside but I have been putting some of them on the floors of the two greenhouses to protect them from the wind, snow and rain then when the weather changes back outside into shade to hold back those that are in full flower. Note that the same rhododendron is in both greenhouses as the two pictures were take either side of a move of pots.  Yesterday I left most of them under cover so they  were nearly roasted when the sun came out and I was elsewhere - the tribulations of gardening. It will be interesting  to see how many make it to the show this Saturday.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: FrazerHenderson on April 12, 2012, 08:49:01 PM

Stan

I'm sitting here in the dining room with tulipa and ipheons trying to ensure that all the flowers are open for Saturday's show! So far this week we've had snow, leaden skies, gales and heavy, heavy rain but no sun! You watch come Saturday it will be glorious and we'll all be inside stewarding, manning the plant stall/entrance desk or running the tombola!

Frazer

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 12, 2012, 09:48:35 PM

You have a great show there all by yourself Stan. :)

I wish you'd posted a picture Frazer of your pots in the dining room. I could have shown it to Roger to help justify the large number of seed pots (I mean pots of harvested but not yet cleaned seeds) on our dining table.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: angie on April 12, 2012, 11:07:52 PM

Quote from: Lesley Cox on April 12, 2012, 09:48:35 PM

You have a great show there all by yourself Stan. :)

Just what I was thinking. I will be looking forward to see all those lovely plants on the show bench on Saturday, Good luck.

Angie  :)

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Hans J on April 13, 2012, 09:05:45 AM

Knows maybe anybody if Edrom Nursery is there ?

Thank you
Hans

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 13, 2012, 10:49:08 AM

I think Edrom  are attending- the plant sales are in a separate hall so you can easily  access them while the show is closed for judging.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Hans J on April 13, 2012, 04:03:12 PM

Quote from: Stan da Prato on April 13, 2012, 10:49:08 AM

I think Edrom  are attending- the plant sales are in a separate hall so you can easily  access them while the show is closed for judging.

Thank you Stan ,

my hope was to find a list of all nurseries who selling plants on this show ...

The reason for my question is that a nice person will buy something for me from Edrom and send it me to Germany  ;D

Best wishes
Hans

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Peter Maguire on April 13, 2012, 11:38:15 PM

Hans,
Edrom will not be there. They are going to be at the AGS North Midland (Chesterfield) show this year - it's their year off (one in three) at Edinburgh.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Hans J on April 14, 2012, 12:34:39 AM

Quote from: Peter Maguire on April 13, 2012, 11:38:15 PM

Hans,
Edrom will not be there. They are going to be at the AGS North Midland (Chesterfield) show this year - it's their year off (one in three) at Edinburgh.

Thank you Peter - it is no problem !

Hans

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 14, 2012, 07:53:38 PM

Some snaps of the show starting  with some Edinburgh group  worthies setting things  up on the Friday evening - the tables are hired in and soon assembled,   covered  with material and local members  start putting their plants on the benches

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 14, 2012, 08:08:44 PM

My word, this is really showing the show from the very first steps, Stan. 8)

That picture of Watt with his wheeled mini garden is priceless. ;)

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 14, 2012, 08:30:40 PM

by early on Saturday exhibitors  arrived from further afield and soon filled the benches.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 14, 2012, 08:38:28 PM

It is not clear why the presence of the SRGC should deprive  zumba enthusiasts of their favour pastime -  the two messages seem contradictory -more snaps tomorrow of plants and  people

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 15, 2012, 01:18:26 AM

Perhaps so the enthusiasts could all take time to visit the show instead?

It's very easy I think,  for out-of-towners (WAY out, in my case) who visit the show here on the Forum, or, I guess, the actual event, to forget the huge amount of organization and devotion to the task, that go on beforehand so a great event can be mounted. Such dedication should gain highest rewards and commendations. It's good for us to see this first stage. MY own thanks certainly go out to all those involved.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 08:21:29 AM

The process of judging does not start until the participants have taken refreshment. Prize stickers and record sheets are  given to the stewards  and teams of judges - three in each - briefed. This year Pamela Eveleigh the traveling speaker was along as an observer. One team starts at class one the other at class 120 though  they sometimes  work as one big group for the bigger classes.  Stewards put the stickers on the cards and collect results so  the points can  be calculated for  the various awards-they also eat rather a lot of the home baking. As the class results are decided  they are passed to Ken at his seat on the stage to allow him to do all the adding up. Meanwhile Glassford is taking notes for a show report in the club journal. Finally the trophies and certificates  are allocated and the cards  signed before going on the bench next to  the winning plants.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 09:50:07 AM

Some pictures of plants that took awards- others were taking better close ups than these which  hopefully will appear in due course. The Forrest medal went to Tommy Anderson's Lamium. He also won the Corsar Trophy for best European Primula. Cyril Lafong won the very competitive small six pan  class one  though in the photo one plant has been removed. Cyril alo won the equally competitive three pan class 2 which included the best Asiatic Primula,  the  best bulb with a large Erythronium and the cup for new, rare or difficult plants.  Carol and David Shaw took the best Saxifraga award; John Lee the Evans quaich  for the best Ericaceous plant other than a Rhododendron with a Cassiope while  Alan and Jane Thomson received a merit certificate for their impresive pan of Pleiones.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 10:14:01 AM

Some more awards. The Midlothian Vase for the best rhododendron went to this contributor's Dora Amateis here seen with Derek Lockey, one of several visitors from the north of England. SdP also received  the Reid Rose Bowl for most  points  in the Open section due to  bringing  most  plants. The best plant in section two was a Trillium shown by local members Jeanne and Ewan Mason. Lynn Henderson  won the Boonslie Cup for the best mini garden; it is the one in the corner photographed before the prize cards were in place. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are busy  with their new alpine  house so attending fewer shows this year but they did  bring an exhibit to the Edinburgh show with their  usual high quality plants.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 10:53:52 AM

a tour of the hall -first the window side with primula classes as well as the small six pans, large three pans and classes for plants raised from seed and new /difficult plants.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 11:25:04 AM

now the middle bench which starts with cushion plants then ranuncs. then bulbs and some other  things.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 11:37:03 AM

the second side of the middle bench mainly  more bulbs then various shrubs

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 11:56:29 AM

now the end and wall sides of the  hall - starting with conifers in the corner, then foliage and succulent plants,  Lewisias and Drabas, plants from Scotland, plants from a named country, then plants recently lifted from open ground and the start of section 2.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Nate on April 15, 2012, 11:59:59 AM

Not sure if these will be entirely useful to people as I didn't get many pictures of the cards / names but I was one of the ones trying not to get in peoples way taking some closer pictures so I thought I'd share for those who couldn't get to Edinburgh.  There are a bit too many to put up here, so I've uploaded them to facebook - they can be found here (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150798363159134.462437.572524133&type=3&l=e167d2c732) for anyone who's interested  ;D  

I had a great day and even my other half, who usually runs a mile at the mention of 'there's a plant show nearby...' enjoyed the more unusual (for us!) plants on display. Plants I was particularly taken with included the Tropaeolum brachyceras in the new / hard to grow section and, of course, the stunning Ramonda nathaliae  :) Many thanks for a great show!

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 12:19:02 PM

From early on Saturday  volunteers are at work in the kitchen - home baking  is one of the great pleasures of these shows and  there are times when  sitting eating it  is the only thing to do. The last picture shows the SRGC treasurer   signing  a cheque while smiling - something treasurers rarely do when giving  out money  - while a past president looks on in anticipation.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: FrazerHenderson on April 15, 2012, 12:23:03 PM

Some further random pictures from the show:


1. The stewards: Alan Thomson (Chief Steward) about to be karate chopped by Graham Wenham whilst Stan da Prate takes a break from staging/photographing plants

2. Show secretary Ian Bainbridge makes coffee for the judges whilst alternate judges Dr Dave Milward and Carol Shaw (also SRGc Secretary) wait patiently to be called.

3. Local group secretary Liz Cole (who also happens to be a photography instructor at RBGE) gets the expensive stuff out to take shots that will grace the the Rock Garden journal

4. Winning miniature garden

5. Deck the halls with primulas

6. Master grower Watt Russell titivating one of his specimens

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 12:47:20 PM

The sales area was busy -at times crowded to the delight of the professional nurseries and of course Watt Russell and his helpers on the club stand

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 12:55:53 PM

Finally some pictures of club members and visitors.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: David Nicholson on April 15, 2012, 07:39:53 PM

Many thanks Stan and Frazer, a most enjoyable Show.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: FrazerHenderson on April 15, 2012, 07:49:28 PM

I've adapted the folowing information from the Spring newsletter of the local group.

The Edinburgh and Lothians Show 1962 and 2012

Fifty years ago there were eight shows in the SRGC showing calendar:
•   Penicuik (Saturday 10th March),
•   Dumfries (Friday 6th & Saturday 7th April) ,
•   Glasgow (Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th April),
•   Dundee (Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th April),
•   Aberdeen (Thursday 3rd  & Friday 4th  May)
•   Edinburgh (Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th May),
•   Dunfermline (Friday 25th & Saturday 26th May) and
•   North Berwick (Thursday 6th September).

In Edinburgh and the Lothians we had three shows, Penicuik, Edinburgh and North Berwick. Penicuik has since been incorporated within the Edinburgh show. North Berwick, alas, has whithered.

Penicuik Show
This show was held at St Mungo’s Hall and formed part of the Annual Bulb Show of the Penicuik Horticultural and Industrial Society. The show was open from 1400-1700 hrs and admittance was 6d or free to members. Section I had 12 competitive classes which were open to all SRGC members. Section II also had 12 classes; however, entry was restricted to club member resident in Midlothian (not including the city of Edinburgh) and Peeblesshire. A non-competitive class for exhibition-only was open to all members. The competitor achieving the highest points in ether section was awarded the Midlothian Bowl (which is now awarded to the best plant in Section II at the current Edinburgh Show). The Midlothian Vase was awarded to the best plant in Section II (this is now awarded to the best rhododendron at the current Edinburgh Show). The show secretary was Dr Henry Tod.

Edinburgh Show
The show was preceded in the evening of 8 May 1962 by a lecture by Roy Elliot, the then editor of the AGS Bulletin, on “Rare Alpines and Rock plants”. Mr Elliot illustrated his talk with colour slides as well as using examples from the show bench. The show was held in the Music Hall, George Street, Edinburgh and was open to the public, in the midweek, from noon to 2100hrs on the 8th and 1000-1900 hrs on the 9th  May. And in the sign of the times, before the swinging sixties and the mass onset of cafeterias the notices inform that “Restaurant facilities will be available in the Supper Room of the Edinburgh suite”.

Section I had 66 classes, Section II 32 classes, Section III was for non-competitive exhibits including plants, photographs, sketches or paintings and Section IV (open to members at no charge and non-members for a fee of 6d per entry) had 6 classes for primroses, polyanthus, auriculas, cacti and succulents. The show secretary was Mr George Millar FRCS.

Many of the prizes will be familiar to current showers/members:
•   K.C. Corsar Challenge Trophy then given to Class 1 (6 pans) now to best European or American Primula
•   Elsie Harvey Memorial Trophy which was award then, as now, for Class 3
•   AO.Curle Trophy was awarded then, as now, for 3 pans of distinct species raised by the exhibitor
•   The  Boonslie Cup for a miniature garden (and continues to be awarded for this exhibit)
•   The Kilbryde cup then, as now, awarded for cut flower and foliage display
•   The Henry Archibald Rose Bowl then awarded for best three pans in Section II but now awarded to Class 2, three pans different genera, Section I

North Berwick Show
This late show was held, appropriately in the Sun Parlour, North Berwick. Admission was relatively expensive at 2/- (10 pence in today's coinage but with inflation, equivalent to £1.75) for adults and a shilling (5p) for children. Section I had 34 classes including Class 11 (1 pan Astilbe) and two classes for miniature gardens, one with a maximum outside length or diameter of 18 inches and the other of 9 inches or less. Section II had eleven classes, Section III contained three classes for paintings, photographs and cut flowers, and Class IV was for non-competitive exhibits. Mr Sanderson of Birnieknowes, Cocksburnpath was show secretary.

There were four awards:
•   The East Lothian Trophy for best Class 3 (3 pans, different genera)
•   The Peel Trophy for best Class 19 (3 pans gentians, distinct)
•   The Logan Home Trophy for best large miniature garden by an East Lothian or Berwickshire member
•   The Silver Cup for best plant in Section II
•   The Mary Bowe Memorial Trophy to the exhibitor with the most points in section I

The awards given in 1962 do not feature within the awards of the current Edinburgh Show and therefore one must presume that they have been lost in time.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 15, 2012, 08:52:48 PM

Quote

There were four awards:
•   The East Lothian Trophy for best Class 3 (3 pans, different genera)
•   The Peel Trophy for best Class 19 (3 pans gentians, distinct)
•   The Logan Home Trophy for best large miniature garden by an East Lothian or Berwickshire member
•   The Silver Cup for best plant in Section II
•   The Mary Bowe Memorial Trophy to the exhibitor with the most points in section I

 These awards are now associated with the Discussion Weekend Show, Frazer

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 10:02:54 PM

Herewith a photo of three of them that are currently back in East Lothian- from the left the Logan Home first won in 1956 by Mrs Boyd Harvey, the Mary Bowe first won in 1960 also by Mrs Boyd Harvey and the Peel first won in 1953 by Dr & Mrs Henry Tod. All are still awarded for the same or very similar classes to the North Berwick show.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 15, 2012, 10:14:11 PM

Quote from: Stan da Prato on April 15, 2012, 10:02:54 PM

Herewith a photo of three of them that are currently back in East Lothian- from the left the Logan Home first won in 1956 by Mrs Boyd Harvey, the Mary Bowe first won in 1960 also by Mrs Boyd Harvey and the Peel first won in 1953 by Dr & Mrs Henry Tod. All are still awarded for the same or very similar classes to the North Berwick show.

 Nice to see them, Stan. We've had the plaesure of them here in Aberdeen, too  ;)

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 15, 2012, 10:28:07 PM

A fabulous Show in every way. A good crowd too by the look of it which must have helped to swell the Club's coffers. I'm pleased that in each Show report, I can recognize one or two more people than previously. As Anna in "The King and I said " Getting to Know You..."

Nate can you give a link to your facebook pictures please. I'm technically challenged where Facebook is concerned. Keep forgetting my password among other things. Thanks - And a belated welcome to the Forum. The Show was wonderful but there's so much else. I hope you and even your wife :D might learn to enjoy it all.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 15, 2012, 10:36:34 PM

Quote from: Nate on April 15, 2012, 11:59:59 AM

Not sure if these will be entirely useful to people as I didn't get many pictures of the cards / names but I was one of the ones trying not to get in peoples way taking some closer pictures so I thought I'd share for those who couldn't get to Edinburgh.  There are a bit too many to put up here, so I've uploaded them to facebook - they can be found here (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150798363159134.462437.572524133&type=1) for anyone who's interested  ;D  

I had a great day and even my other half, who usually runs a mile at the mention of 'there's a plant show nearby...' enjoyed the more unusual (for us!) plants on display. Plants I was particularly taken with included the Tropaeolum brachyceras in the new / hard to grow section and, of course, the stunning Ramonda nathaliae  :) Many thanks for a great show!

  Lesley has reminded me that I meant to post this earlier... Nate, I cannot access your photos via your link :
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150798363159134.462437.572524133&type=1

I get a page which says : This content is currently unavailable
The page you requested cannot be displayed at the moment. It may be temporarily unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not have permission to view this page.  :'(

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Nate on April 16, 2012, 12:30:02 AM

Whoops!  Used the wrong link, sorry - this one should work http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150798363159134.462437.572524133&type=3&l=e167d2c732  I'll edit my original post, too, sorry   :-[

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2012, 02:15:42 AM

Some very nice picture - and plants - there Nate. What is the yellow in the 9th line of 4?

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 16, 2012, 10:26:05 AM

Quote from: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2012, 02:15:42 AM

What is the yellow in the 9th line of 4?

Benthamiella patgonica


 

Nate: thanks for making that change, good to see your pix 8)

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: angie on April 16, 2012, 10:58:23 AM

Thanks everyone for showing the pictures. It was a great show and in such a lovely venue. It was my first visit.
Also thanks to the nurseries for coming. I got some really nice plants  ;D
Its nice to see the plants again as on the day its to much to take in.
So thanks again to everyone that made the show so successful. I had a nice day out.

Angie  :)

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2012, 11:15:49 AM

Thanks Maggi.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 16, 2012, 11:51:30 AM

Quote from: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2012, 11:15:49 AM

Thanks Maggi.

You're welcome, Lesley.  It (Benthamiella patagonica) is one of the plants for which we must be very grateful NOT to have a scent button   :o :-X

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Anthony Darby on April 16, 2012, 12:35:06 PM

Quote from: Maggi Young on April 16, 2012, 11:51:30 AM

It (Bentamiella patagonica) is one of the plants for which we must be very grateful NOT to have a scent button   :o :-X

Is it as bad as a ginkgo fruit? I left one in my car two Sundays ago and didn't use the car for three days. I still can't get rid of the stink! :P ???

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2012, 10:40:31 PM

Quote from: Maggi Young on April 16, 2012, 11:51:30 AM

Quote from: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2012, 11:15:49 AM

Thanks Maggi.

You're welcome, Lesley.  It (Bentamiella patagonica) is one of the plants for which we must be very grateful NOT to have a scent button   :o :-X

That bad eh? I suppose the Ginkgo fruit is the reason why it is just about impossible here to purchase a female tree. All are males. There is or was, a very good specimen of a female in the Chch Bot Gardens at one stage some years ago. The fruit and leaves were all on the gound and people on bikes had been riding back and forth through it all. I had to make a quick visit to the public loos and was literally sick.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: johnw on April 17, 2012, 03:39:07 AM

Back in the 70's three of us went to a park, Maymont maybe, in Richmond, Virginia to collect Ginkgo nuts that were littering the ground.   We started off enthusiastically filling our shoping bags but within a few minutes we took turns gagging at the edge of the woods.  The three of us were green by the time we left and it was a quiet ride home.  Not one of us spoke to a dog for a week.  For the life of me I can't remember cleaning them later.

I have never seen a flower or fruits on any of the old trees about the city here. Perhaps they need hot summers.

johnw     +7c

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Anthony Darby on April 17, 2012, 10:57:28 AM

Here are two pictures of the offending tree. My car is still pretty bad, even with two $2 car air fresheners in it! Strange, as I removed all trace of the fruit! :(

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 17, 2012, 11:55:38 AM

I have someone coming on Sunday to photograph a painting, for a soon to be written book. Thought I'd better do some long overdue housework and started on the inside of the kitchen windows. There is a thin film of oil/grease on them and even though washed with soapy water then wiped thoroughly with glass cleaner, the film remains and looks revolting. Roger solved the problem by wiping them down with white meths. Worked a treat and they are sparkling now but the whole kitchen and dining roon reek of meths. Still do after hours with doors and windows open and chicken curry cooked for tea.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: David Nicholson on April 17, 2012, 11:57:30 AM

Vinegar works as well, and it's cheaper, and you can put it on your chips as well!

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Will Itsell on April 17, 2012, 07:08:50 PM

In Stan's photographs (reply #26), 4th photo down, that's me having a chat with Gavin from Macplants.  Unfortunately, I look as though I'm asleep whilst standing up and Gavin is about to slap me awake.  :o

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Maggi Young on April 17, 2012, 07:45:25 PM

Quote from: Will Itsell on April 17, 2012, 07:08:50 PM

In Stan's photographs (reply #26), 4th photo down, that's me having a chat with Gavin from Macplants.  Unfortunately, I look as though I'm asleep whilst standing up and Gavin is about to slap me awake.  :o

 I thought you were looking thoughtful! Besides, Gavin is too nice to slap anyone!  :)

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 17, 2012, 09:11:26 PM

Quote from: David Nicholson on April 17, 2012, 11:57:30 AM

Vinegar works as well, and it's cheaper, and you can put it on your chips as well!

True, but because R had dug out the bottle from his shed, it was HIS stuff so he cleaned the windows. couldn't trust me to use it. I liked that. ;D

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: David Nicholson on April 18, 2012, 09:28:36 AM

 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 18, 2012, 10:16:13 PM

It wasn't exactly meths but something similar or based on meths. Foul small anyway but it did the job. I feel for the family of another local Forumist whose house is at the head of Wellington Harbour (Windy Wellington!) and whose glass is perpetually caked in salt from the gales off the sea. The range of plants thy can grow successfully is limited as a result.

Title: Re: Edinburgh & Lothians SRGC Show 2012
Post by: ashley on April 18, 2012, 10:23:20 PM

I grew up on exposed coast near Cork and remember that timber window frames had to be repainted every year due to wind, salt and (believe it or not) sun.