Midlands AGS show 12th April 2014

[Maggi Young]

Tim, I'm sure you will agree with me that Cliff's report embodies all that is best about the shows :  fine plants  of course but also happy meetings with friends and a cheery sense of a good day out. So much more than a dry record of points won.

[ranunculus]

Many thanks, Maggi … the enormous chocolate bunny is in the post. 

[Tim Ingram]

I do indeed Maggi! And I've just read Stan's overview of the 'Embra' Show and seen that incredible display from the RBGE - wonderful. I could wish the south-east of England was not so far away. Mind you we just had our little local village flower show yesterday and this is a little flower arrangement made by Gillian which we must get round to planting out in the garden in the same mix! If the garden was a bit smaller, the weeds a little less rumbustious, and the nursery a little less time consuming we might show a few more plants - and I think the time may come (I once made an educational display of the Umbelliferae at Wisley in June with the help of friends in the Kent HPS and it was great fun, and we won a Gold Medal from the RHS - but it's hard work doing this and you do need the support of others).

[ChrisB]

 A true work of art Tim....

[veteran vet]

Nice set of pictures, never been to the Midland Show but from what I gather was up to its usual standards. I have also looked at the postings by other members on the AGS site and wondered if anyone can tell me what the pinkish shrub is on the left of the second row of pictures, looks rather nice ..... Thanks in advance

[ranunculus]

Hi George,  I never got a shot of it myself, but I think there was a lovely Kalmia that was exhibited by Anne Vale?

[Martinr]

That's certainly Anne's plant, lovely flower form

[veteran vet]

Thanks again, does look a lovely form will have to ask her what the c/v name is next time I see her however I never have much luck growing them in pots but might make an effort if I can find one like that.
Why Martin did you take your camera etc into the hall but not take it out of its case, don't tell me you had another trying day in the Show Director department!

[Martinr]

Strangely not so trying a day but I decided, just for once, to actually take time to study the plants.......just a little personal indulgence

[veteran vet]

At your/our age a bit of personal indulgence  is allowed. See you at Cleveland, for me only an hour down the road which is nice, suspect may be quite a bit more travel time for you and many others. Just had to select judges lunch...went for beef and ale pie, if memory serves me correctly was delicious last time I had it, already looking forward to it!!!

[Martinr]

A good choice......great minds think alike (how long before someone makes the obvious response?)

[Tim Ingram]

Martin (and George) - we don't have this tradition down in the depths of the south, but do have steak and ale pie, so it would be good to pick up the camaraderie of more northern climes...

[Margaret]

Hi Cliff, so enjoyed your photographic trip round the show while drinking my coffee this morning. and the little asides under the tables etc!!!

[ranunculus]

Many thanks, Margaret … your kind comments make it all worthwhile.

[Martinr]

Worthwhile....not if you're continually tripping over the prostrate figure rummaging about under feet and benches looking for his lens cap