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SRGC Shows and Events => SRGC Shows Questions and Answers => Topic started by: Stan da Prato on February 06, 2014, 01:12:35 PM
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This takes place on Saturday 15th. Details are in the show schedule everyone should now have. In addition a TV crew from Beechgrove Garden will be there after they saw pictures from last year in Sandy's show report and elsewhere. The presenter will be Carole Baxter. She will interview show secretary Sandy and other knowledgeable bulb specialists but not me as I am merely the liaison person. The more pots of bulbs and other spring flowers members can bring the better as this will be very useful PR for the SRGC.
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Dunblane Early Bulb Display * : 15 February 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
"A Celebration of Bulbs"
11.00 am Anne Wright ‘Make your own daffodils (and snowdrops)’, covering bulb propagation, including twin-scaling, and breeding including many of Anne’s own hybrids.
2.00pm Diane Clement ‘Hepaticas, a growing obsession’
Show Schedules with all details: http://files.srgc.net/show_info/ShowSchedules2014.pdf (http://files.srgc.net/show_info/ShowSchedules2014.pdf)
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Have a great day. 8)
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Another enjoyable day at Dunblane. The Beechgrove TV crew were impressed by the variety of attractive flowers in February and the positive buzz around the whole event. They also rather liked the home cooking. The programme will probably be transmitted on 4th April which will be their first of the year. As it is a magazine programme there will be other items including a feature on outdoor snowdrops from a garden in Inveresk, Musselburgh. Despite hours of filming it will be around 6 or 7 minutes on screen though they should get quite lot into that. Expect Ian Christie talking about plants, Sandy Leven talking about the club and a variety of other people and places including Andy Murray's' post box. I managed to stay out of camera though my pot of Iris looks set to be in the opening sequence with Carole Baxter .
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more snaps- the apparent strange goings on in the first two are getting Ian's microphone in the right place and Carole's hair adjusted.
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Ah yes, never underestimate the capacity of a TV crew to eat!
This will be very useful publicity for the Club. I know Carole was looking forward to today - a long time member of SRGC she seldom has the chance to attend our events so this was a bonus for her!
SRGC got another plug in the press today: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/plants/10638466/Snowdrops-have-galanthophiles-ever-had-it-so-good.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/plants/10638466/Snowdrops-have-galanthophiles-ever-had-it-so-good.html)
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It was a great day, even though I was only able to arrive during the lunch break - having had to dig myself out of my front drive from several centimetres of snow, and attend another event first thing this morning. It is surprising how fast you relax into the plants again after a long cold, wet winter. Diane's lecture on Hepatica was an insight into a genus which I previously only knew but little. Well done to the organisers, as the administration was excellent as usual. The hall was completely full of folk from all corners of Scotland - as well as England, with a German contingent attending too.
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I have to say Dunblane is too far away from Kent! (As is Shaftesbury when you open your garden the following day). Looks like a great event - I wonder if we can tune in to Beechgrove Garden down here?
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We'll hope the weather is good for your opening tomorrow, Tim.
Yes, you will be able to see the Beechgrove Garden (http://www.thebeechgrovegarden.com/) when the series restarts. From last season it began to be shown on BBC2 nationwide - it can usually be seen on Thursdays on BBC2 Scotland and on Sundays at 09.30am on BBC2 network.
Even on the Thursday showing it can also be caught nationwide on one of the SKY TV channels if you have them - perhaps 951, but one of those regional channels between 951 and 972 , maybe 977 978 too .
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Ian said the Aberdeen charabanc gang all enjoyed their day thoroughly. Quite a few had not been before and were more than delighted by the event.
The Talks by Anne Wright and Diane Clement seem to have met with universal approval - well, I never doubted that would happen - two of the most able forumists - it wasn't a tough call, was it?!!!
I'm told Anne brought up some bulbs for sale - and I don't think many will be making the return journey to Yorkshire. The audience always enjoy it if a speaker has a sales table as well - twice the pleasure involved then. Ian said the Aberdeen coach was groaning under the strain of so many shopping bags so I guess the other nursery folks will have had a good day too.
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The day was only marred but your absence Maggi! 😉 A great day was had all round. I'll be returning home tomorrow with my own fair share of Anne's stock! See you at show soon!
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Show organiser Sandy Leven taking photos for an eventual report while serious photographer Liz Cole uses a tripod - both should eventually lead to better and more detailed plant pictures than these. Meanwhile a distinguished guest speaker and well known Scottish grower converse while male visitors look at the plants.
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A general view of the snowdrops. The only competitive class - for crocus raised from seed by the exhibitor. Gymnospermium always intrigues visitors as it is in the Berberis family -look at the flowers not the way it grows. An interesting hepatica brought by Diane was not quite open enough to get an award from the Joint Rock Committee
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The day does not just feature bulbs. The small Primula section provided interest and colour. In the general view look for the native primrose, its lilac counterpart from SE Europe as well as Himalayan species and their hybrids and P allionii from European mountains. Elspeth from RBGE brought an interesting display showing natural variation among P allionii from wild collected seed. P kewensis is not often seen but makes a nice plant.
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The primulas are very beautiful. Why have I become so interested in umbellifers! It is particularly nice to see the natural variation in Primula allionii, even if there is so much variation that has come from gardeners too.
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Iris flowers can compete with any exotic orchid and are hardy. They do not, however, last very long so enjoy them while they are with us. A general view of the Iris section and some close ups. Two Iris were awarded prelim. certificates.
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Narcissus Don Stead and Snowdrop Victoria also went to the committee. Finally a few more snowdrops and a Cyclamen persicum in its natural state.
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The nursery stalls and their clients provide interesting photo opportunities
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more
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The kitchen volunteers provide a steady supply of enjoyable eats and on this occasion the basis for a caption competition.
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and another??
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the café plays a big part in making Dunblane such an enjoyable day - good food and conversation with friends.
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Ian setting up the projector means the talks are about to start. Someone else will have to describe these as I was helping the TV people take close ups of the plants. I hope the snaps give a flavour of the day and look forward to contributions from others.
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Ian setting up the projector means the talks are about to start. Someone else will have to describe these as I was helping the TV people take close ups of the plants. I hope the snaps give a flavour of the day and look forward to contributions from others.
Thanks, Stan,
It's great for those of us who can't attend to "catch up" with other SRGC members via your pics.
Great plant pics, too ;D
cheers
fermi
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Stan, what a wonderful flavour of the day - and this in spite ofthe fact that you had so much else to do with the TV crew etc.
Unfortunate that such duties prevent some from hearing the talks.
Sadly, the "ancillary" workers at any event tend to miss out on some of the best bits :'( :'(
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Thanks everyone for another super day at Dunblane! If anyone can identify RF from the 50-50 plant table I'd be grateful. I bought a cyclamen from them and when I got home I had the price tag in the pot instead of the plant label. I cannot remember the name and am keen to find out... It does have a flower coming and nice shiny marked leaves. Any help will be most gratefully received...
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My guess would be that RF is our own Roma Fiddes, Christine.
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I bet you're right Maggie I'll pm her to see... Tks
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Great day once again, thanks to everyone that organised this event. Both talks from the ladies were brilliant. I just have to get some of those wonderful Hepaticas to brighten up my greenhouse now.
Maggi missed your laughter on the bus.
Angie :)
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We had a great day, and Barry even got to try out the car's snow chains to get up the hill to the hotel!
No dafflets made it back to Yorkshire, will expect postcards..
The food was excellent and it was lovely to meet some more forumists in person.
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No wonder annew needs more minions. She does a power of work. Her talk was fascinating. I wonder if cutting up an onion will ever be the same again. Congratulations to all those who worked so hard to make this day a great success. Here are some of the plants which impressed me.
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So, you all enjoyed the show :)
If I lived in Scotland, I'd visit the show, interact with the members and listen to the Anne's lecture. Dunblane isn’t close to my place. Thank you for sharing the photos. I can feel the special atmosphere at the show :D
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A great day in Dunblane, with some great plants for sale and some great exhibits. Had to snap a few pics of the flowers on display.
The room was filled with the combined scent of Crocus and Galanthus.
I love the variation in this pot of C. biflorus alexandri and the intensity of C. cvijicii. A pot of C. dalmaticus Petrovac also looked good.
I'm no galanthophile, but they were a sight to behold. The demur 'Barbara's Double' caught my eye, as did 'Sophie North' towering over her.
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Narcissus 'Don Stead' showing his typically (to my mind) squashed flowers - a very attractive plant.
As was Ranunculus calandrinoides - a good reason to make another trip to Morocco!
It was good to meet so many nice folk who share a passion for bulbs.
The good news is that I did not come home with anything that wasn't on my shopping list - although the lack of impulse purchases probably has more to do with how extensive the wish list is rather than my restraint! ;D
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With luck we may be seeing Matt in the segment on the Show when the Beechgrove Garden TV programme features the Dunblane Day - he can be seen being interviewed in one of Sandy Leven's pictures in his Early Bulb Day show report : http://files.srgc.net/Showreports/EarlyBulbDisplay2014.pdf (http://files.srgc.net/Showreports/EarlyBulbDisplay2014.pdf)
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That TV woman was sneaky....
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That TV woman was sneaky....
The presenter or the producer, Anne?
I would never have thought to hear Carole Baxter described so :-\
Don't tell me you're being turned into a TV star against your will? :o
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Sneaky, I agree! I was just having a nice chat with Ian B when they appeared out of nowhere. Very sneaky. Hopefully I'll be edited out!
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I didn't realise it was her when she asked me about the daffs and I was away.... Hope I don't make the cut either!
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I do not doubt that the subtle approach by the programme makers will have resulted in some good relaxed comments for the TV segment!
The Beechgrove Garden programme returns at 7:30pm on Thursday 3rd April on BBC2 Scotland and on Sunday 6th April on BBC2 network. No word of programme content yet. I'll contact Carole Baxter to ask if she has any definite news of Dunblane footage.
Carole got right back to me :
".........All fine and looking forward to another series of Beechgrove. The feature from SRGC from Dunblane
(I really enjoyed my day!) will go out on the first programme Thursday 3rd April 7.30pm BBC2 Scotland and repeated Sunday 6th April BBC2 network, time to be confirmed. "
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The Beechgrove Garden programme with the SRGC Dunblane segment will be shown at 8:30am on Sunday 6th April for BBC 2 network.
I presume the future programmes will have the same Sunday morning repeat time , too.
Edit - time was changed to 8am - blasted BBC!
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I too, hope I end up on the cutting room floor. What was I thinking of because I could easily have declined to sign the consent form afterwards. However, if it means the nurseryman I was talking to gets some publicity out of it then it will do him no harm.
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Shame BBC iPlayer doesn't work in New Zealand.
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I was looking at a computer magazine in Sainsburys yesterday while Cindy was doing the shopping....it's the only thing that will get me into a supermarket without protest !
There was an article in it on how to get BBC iPlayer outwith the UK by some jiggery pokery. Of course, I did not take a note of the magazines name as I did not need the info. It was something like computer web and cost £2.00
The sites below may help as it can be done if you are interested enough.
http://www.bestvpn.co.uk/watch-bbc-iplayer-outside-uk/ (http://www.bestvpn.co.uk/watch-bbc-iplayer-outside-uk/)
http://www.streamingvpn.com/watch_bbc_iplayer_outside_UK (http://www.streamingvpn.com/watch_bbc_iplayer_outside_UK)
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A reminder that the filming with Carole Baxter at the SRGC Dunblane early bulb day should be featured this evening in the first programme of the new series of the Beechgrove Garden - BBC2 (Scotland) at 7.30 pm.
The Radio Times says :
"Carole reports from Dunblane on the Scottish Rock Garden Club's early bulb display....... "
For those without Sky to watch tonight in other UK regions, the programme will be repeated on BBC2 - network, throughout the UK on Sunday morning 6th April at 8.00 am
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SKY+ set to record it
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An excellent programme
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For those enjoying the Beechgrove Garden, the programme has its first airing on BBC2 Scotland at 7.30 pm on Thursdays then has a nationwide (network) airing on Sunday morning at 8am.
It is possible for those with sky tv to see the programme on Thursdays by using the BBC2Scotland option on one of the "extra" BBC channels.
It is channel 971 for BBC 2 Scotland. ( 951 for BBC1Scotland)
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Just watched it. Great publicity for us! Was nice to revisit the event. Love the garden they chose to visit too...I'm going to tape it weekly. It's everything Gardeners World isn't!
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I couldn't agree more!