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General Subjects => General Forum => Topic started by: Maggi Young on April 29, 2010, 01:24:37 PM

Title: Sad loss to world of plants: Ken Hulme VMM, OBE, formerly of Ness Gardens
Post by: Maggi Young on April 29, 2010, 01:24:37 PM: 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
Title: Re: Sad loss to world of plants: Ken Hulme VMM, OBE, formerly of Ness Gardens
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 29, 2010, 09:55:57 PM: 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. :)
Title: Re: Sad loss to world of plants: Ken Hulme VMM, OBE, formerly of Ness Gardens
Post by: Otto Fauser on May 01, 2010, 12:29:27 PM: 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 .