Friday Forum Spring Show

 Amanda putting the finishing touches to one of her entries

We had a record number of entries for our Spring Show. Our thanks go to John Smiles for judging the entries and for explaining what he was looking for in each category. We are also grateful to Show Secretary, Dorothy, who ensured everything went smoothly.

Results are as follows:

CLASS 1   One vase containing one Daffodil

 

1^st prize    Suzanne

2^nd prize    Dorothy

3^rd prize     Judi   

CLASS 2   One vase containing three Daffodils

 1^st prize    Norma

2^nd prize    Suzanne

3^rd prize    Dorothy

CLASS 3   One vase containing three Tulips

 

1^st prize    Jean

2^nd prize    -

3^rd prize    -

CLASS 4   Container of Spring flowering bulbs

 1^st prize    Amanda

2^nd prize    Norma

3^rd prize    Amanda

CLASS 5   One pot plant, indoor or outdoor

1^st prize    Norma

2^nd prize    Sandra

3^rd prize    Norma

CLASS 6   One vase containing flowering branches

 1^st prize    Amanda

2^nd prize    Suzanne

3^rd prize    Liz

CLASS 7  Dish of floating flower heads

1^st prize    Amanda 

2^nd prize    Sue

3^rd prize    Judi

Display Table

Suzanne’s pot of Ice Baby from the bulbs distributed to members in the Autumn 

 Judith’s tall Corydalis with fern-like foliage

Gardening Matters

Paxton Gardeners’ Question Time is taking place on Friday 17th April from 9.30 to 11am at OPAL at 55 Bedford Drive, Leeds LS16 6DJ. Paxton members, OPAL and guests are all welcome. There will also be a demonstration on propagation.

Paxton Summer Show takes place at OPAL Centre, 55 Bedford Drive, Leeds LS16 6DJ on Saturday 20th June and will be open to the public from 1 pm.

Next Meeting

There will be no meeting on Good Friday, 3^rd April.

17^th April – A presentation on Wild Flowers by Georgia Gilbert