From Ian Christie:
"We have been informed today that Bob Gordon from Portglenone has passed away after a long illness. Bob was a very special grower of alpine and woodland plants and had one of the very best gardens in Northern Ireland: his contribution to shows at home and for SRGC were magnificent plants. We are very sad to hear of his passing A very special friend."
I am among the many who will find this very sad news - Bob was a consummate gentleman and a very good friend to many. A man with a wonderful garden and a tremendous talent for growing quality plants and with a generous side to match. In days gone by Bob was always a member of the Irish contingent visiting the SRGC Discussion Weekends and some shows too. His loss after such a long illness is in some ways a relief but he will be very sorely missed.
Some photos of Bob from the forum ...
Bill Robinson, June Dougherty, Brian Duncan and Bob Gordon at the SRGC DWE 2008.
Mark Smyth, Paddy Tobin and Bob Gordon
Margaret Glynn, Janet and David Ledsham with Bob Gordon ( photo Mark Smyth )
Bob Gordon judging with Michael Upward at the AGS Dublin Show
The spectacular trillium, T. chloropetalum 'Bob Gordon' named and shown by Billy Moore, who grew it from seedlings gifted to him from Bob's garden.
A comment from Harold McBride "This yellow form of T. Chloropetalum is probably the best plant of Irish origin to emerge for many years . It also fittingly bears the name of one of Ireland's most generous & talented gardeners who was of course the raiser."
http://www.alpinegarden-ulster.org.uk/POM/POM_Trillium%20Bob%20Gordon.htm
