AGS Early Spring Show-Harlow,Essex 2016

Wonderful- especially those white and purple iris and the crocuses. Bet you had a lovely day there!

Good display phil there there were classes very thin at south wales show ,the iris looks like the one i saw a fortnight ago was not full out then ,did well if it is.

I'm definitely an alpine lover. All of these are fantastic. I need a bigger garden.

Bathgate
They are not supposed to need much room ,problem is collecting and propagating them is addictive

These tough and rugged plants are the best plants to have. You can just plant them and forget them.

Bathgate-some of the plants on this page will need a bit of looking after,especially protection from winter wet,There are many very nice plants that can be left to get on with it though.If you want any more inspiration,go to srgc.net.

I will thank you

Great stuff Pcw. That Dionysia aretoides 'Bevere' looks familiar. It is great to see the exhibitors travelling great distances to share their plants. I love the friendliness of the AGS and SRGC exhibitors who enthusiastically share growing and husbanding tips with newbies. I think I have now mastered the rebuilt computer to be able to show my photos from Caerleon.

What a beautiful bench-full of alpine bulbs, love the red Tulip although they are a bit lacking on one side of the pot.

Why do those red tulips have no stems? Is this normal for them?

They flower naturally on very short stems.The two follwing Tulips are the same.

That makes sense if they live in very windy conditions.

I was there, too!

Any photos of your favourites,Naoto?

My favourite was Primula arduaine. Shame I had to meet someone on that day so it was a flying visit.

I'm going to Wisley to see AGS this Sunday, though.

That does look interesting.I'm working though so will have to miss it.

My favourite in your pictures, I like tulipa kurdica.