Malvern Spring Show.

[Chris Johnson]

Brings back fond memories.

I lived in Malvern for 26 year and attended most of the shows.

[Maggi Young]

Avon Bulbs have had well-known visitors to their stand today -


Princess Royal at Malvern


- Avon have tweeted that they will appear on Gardeners' World tonight.

[Maggi Young]

Wasn't sure that I spotted much of Avon's  stand tonight- did see a couple of Allium that could have been from their stand I suppose - did I miss something?

That frilly Geum 'Roger's Rebellion' which comes from Roger Proud of East of Eden nursery in Cumbria was  fun - he's got some other pretty little Geums too- and he gives them names for people like me  to appreciate - like 'Maddy Prior'  http://www.east-of-eden-nursery.co.uk/


 The dark reddish Geranium cinereum 'Melody' from Border Alpines was a stunner - not surprised Carol Klein bought three!  http://www.borderalpines.co.uk/plants.html

[David Nicholson]

As usual when they stick to the plants fine but the Mr's Don and Swift prancing about on grass walls and through double doors...... tedious to the extreme. Speaking of tedious last weeks Beechgrove was sure to win the Tedious prize for tediousness.

[mark smyth]

Yeah coverage of plants wasn't good. They said they were going to look at the best plants - two each I think from memory

Garden Show Ireland yesterday was a load of c**p and not worth £10 entrance fee

Chelsea coverage starts on Monday 

[krisderaeymaeker]

Is the Flemish Rockgarden Society  already been spotted?

[astragalus]

D'Arcy & Everest have tweeted this photo of their alpine trough display at Malvern - the were awarded a silver gilt medal  - tho' their tweet says "silver guil

What a gorgeous display.  I would have given them Platinum at the very least!

[Maggi Young]

Is the Flemish Rockgarden Society  already been spotted?

Who, where?

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Who, where?

We have/had a busloadparty of 25 VRV members present today at the Malvern show, Maggi !
Unfortunately I couldn't be with them, but I'm sure they will have had a great day.

[Maggi Young]

Och! I think I did know about the Channel Hoppers trip planned but I forgot. Yes, I am sure they will be enjoying the trip - I expect the bus is a nice BIG one with lots of room for plants, eh?!

Think of the money you have saved by staying at home, Luc. 

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Och! I think I did know about the Channel Hoppers trip planned but I forgot. Yes, I am sure they will be enjoying the trip - I expect the bus is a nice BIG one with lots of room for plants, eh?!

Think of the money you have saved by staying at home, Luc. 

  I'm sure I missed a lot of fun, Maggi...    Still, there will be other opportunities ! 

And about the bus.... we had organised it in such a way, that there was ample space to take home one or two (or many more  ) plants...

[Maggi Young]

And about the bus.... we had organised it in such a way, that there was ample space to take home one or two (or many more  ) plants...

I'm sure I heard that after the last VRV bus trip to the UK the bus company had to renew all the chassis of the bus because the weight of plants was so great the wheels were sticking out sideways ...............      ?

[Luc Gilgemyn]

I'm sure I heard that after the last VRV bus trip to the UK the bus company had to renew all the chassis of the bus because the weight of plants was so great the wheels were sticking out sideways ...............      ?

We took a special insurance this time, Maggi ! 

[Maggi Young]

Don Peace has tweeted a photo of the Farrer Medal plant, Rohodendron 'Sarled' and its happy growers  Ron & Hilary Price.

[ranunculus]

Huge congratulations to East Lancashire Group stalwarts, Ron and Hilary Price on their very well-deserved third Farrer Medal AND their equally well-merited FIFTH GOLD BAR, which were both achieved at this show.  Not satisfied with such glorious exploits, this lovely couple from Eccles also gained the 'Best in Show' at our local group show last evening (with their Farrer Medal winning exhibit).

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO TWO OF OUR FAVOURITE GROUP MEMBERS.