The Grayshott Gardeners' Summer Show took place on Saturday 11 July in the Village Hall. The rain which fell steadily throughout the day (but regrettably not in Cardiff) would have been appreciated by the exhibitors if it had fallen in May and June when the rainfall was only just over half the long term average for the area. Soaring temperatures added to plant and gardener stress in the first week of July.
Any casual visitor to the show, perhaps unfamiliar with the area, should bear in mind that the so called soil that most of the GG's (as they are affectionately known) are blessed or perhaps more accurately cursed with, consists of sand overlying rock. With these essential bits of information in mind, the quantity and quality of the exhibits and the tenacity of the gardeners who entered their specimens for the 68 classes can only be marvelled at. Mention should also be made of the nine classes for home produce, but the entries were not surprisingly a little low here, no doubt the gardeners had expended most of their available energy on their charges in the outside world.
The judge left a note with the two lone entries on a floral arrangement class - inviting the gentlemen of the society to have a go next year. Come to think of it gentlemen, why not try baking a cake?
The largest number of entries, fourteen, was for the potato competition where two seed tubers provided by the Society were to be grown in a growbags. Perhaps an indication of the benefits of bypassing the local soil, and an appreciation of the nutritive value of this crop – one which can be grown successfully on these acid soil, when well watered and lavishly fertilized. Another notable feature of the show was the section in which the children of Grayshott Primary School took part in a themed competition featuring their production of salad crops. One enterprising scholar grew lettuce in an old trainer, which possibly provided some extra nourishment for its plants. Perhaps next year they might be encouraged to grow potatoes!
The next event is an open evening with supper on Wednesday 12 August for members only, for details and booking contact Mrs Anne Waddell on 01428 604714
Grayshott Gardeners Summer Show Results - 11th July 2009
Cut Exhibits
1. 3 Blooms of large flowered roses of any one variety – No entries
2. 3 Blooms of large flowered roses of 3 different varieties - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Gill Purkiss
3. One large flowered rose – 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Sue Coates, 3rd Anna Figiel
4. One spray of a cluster flowered rose - 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Joan Spencer, 3rd Anna Figiel
5. A bowl of roses - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Gill Purkiss, 3rd Joy Stutchbury
6. 5 stems of sweet pea of one variety - 1st Diana Ford
7. 5 stems of sweet peas, 2 or more varieties - 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Beryl Bamford, 3rd Anne Waddell
8. A bowl of sweet peas - 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Janet Gill, 3rd Hilary Harris
9. 5 Blooms of pansies - 1st Jean & John Jordan, 2nd Helene Sanderson, 3rd Beryl Bamford
10. 5 stems of calendula - 1st Beryl Bamford, 2nd Joy Stutchbury
11. 3 stems of dianthus - 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Anne Waddell, 3rd Beryl Bamford
12. 1 stem of lilium - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Judith Rae, 3rd Jean & John Jordan
13. 6 Fuchsia florets - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Liz Munson, 3rd Geoff Nichols, Highly Commended Janet GIll
14. 1 stem of each of 3 different kinds of flower raised from seed by the exhibitor - 1st Anne Waddell, 2nd Geoff Nichols, 3rd Joy Stutchbury
15. 3 stems of dahlias - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Joy Stutchbury, 3rd Gill Purkiss
16. One stem each of 3 different summer flowering bulbs/tubers/corms excluding dahlia - 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Joy Stutchbury
17. 3 leaves of different hostas - 1st Geoff Nichols, 2nd Gill Purkiss, 3rd Judith Rae, Highly Commended Mavis Hallt
18. 1 stem each of 4 different hardy perennials - 1st Judith Rae, 2nd Mavis Hallt, 3rd Hilary Harris
19. 1 stem each of 3 different flowering trees or shrubs - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Gill Purkiss, 3rd Joy Stutchbury
20. 3 stems of hydrangea - 1stGill Purkiss, 2nd Jean & John Jordan, 3rd Liz Munson, Highly Commended Anne Waddell
21. Cut mixed flowers to show the range grown – 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Sue Coates, 3rd Gill Purkiss
22. Single stem of any indoor plant - 1st Diana Ford, 2nd Geoff Nichols, 3rd Joy Stutchbury
23. Single stem of any garden plant - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Geoff Nichols, 3rd Anna Figiel, Highly Commended Joy Stutchbury
Pot/Container grown plants
24. 1 flowering double tuberous begonia – 1st Sue Coates
25. 1 fuchsia plant, - 1st Hilary Harris, 2nd Sue Coates, 3rd Michael Moore
26. 1 pelagonium plant - 1st Jean & John Jordan, 2nd Beryl Bamford, 3rd Hilary Harris
27. 1 miniature/patio rose – 1st Judith Rae
28. 1 flowering pot plant, excluding varieties covered by other classes max pot size 25cm - 1st Geoff Nichols, 2nd Anne Waddell, 3rd Hilary Harris
29. 1 flowering pot plant, excluding varieties covered by other classes, max pot size 10cm - 1st Geoff Nichols, 2nd Sue Coates
30. 1 named pot plant grown for perfume – No entries
31. 1 named pot plant grown for foliage - 1st Judith Rae, 2nd Sue Coates, 3rd Hilary Harris
32. 1 hanging basket/container - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Michael Moore, 3rd Joy Stutchbury
33. A window box or container minimum size 25cm - 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Geoff Nichols, 3rd Michael Moore
34. Open Class – Any flower, flowering plant or foliage plant - 1st Geoff Nichols, 2nd Diana Ford, 3rd Judith Rae,
Highly Commended Joy Stutchbury
Fruit and Vegetables
35. 8 strawberries - 1st Gill Purkiss
36. 8 raspberries - 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Beryl Bamford, 3rd Gill Purkiss
37. 8 gooseberries – 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Joy Stutchbury, 3rd Beryl Bamford
38. 6 strigs of blackcurrants - 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Mavis Hallt, 3rd Joy Stutchbury, Highly Commended Beryl Bamford
39. 6 strigs of red or white currants – 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Beryl Bamford
40. A collection of mixed fruit – 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Gill Purkiss
41. 3 stalks of rhubarb - 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Michael Moore, 3rd Jean & John Jordan
42. 2 round lettuces of the same variety – 1st Joan Spencer
43. 2 Cos lettuces of the same variety - 1st, 2nd Beryl Bamford
44. 3 courgettes – 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Joan Spencer, 3rd Diana Ford, Highly Commended Michael Moore
45. 5 white potatoes of same variety - 1st Paul Harris, 2nd Michael Moore, 3rd Beryl Bamford
46. 5 coloured potatoes of same variety – 1st Beryl Bamford, 2nd Michael Moore, 3rd Joy Stutchbury
47. 3 potatoes all different varieties and all named – 1st Paul Harris, 2nd Joy Stutchbury, 3rd Beryl Bamford
48. 3 potatoes of variety supplied by the Society for the Potato Championship - 1st Mavis Hallt, 2nd Sue Coates,
3rd Betty Clapham, Highly Commended Gill Purkiss & Michael Moore
49. 6 pods of peas - 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Janet Gill
50. 6 pods of asparagus pea/petit pois or mangetout – 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Michael Moore
51. 6 pods of broad beans – 1st Diana Ford, 2nd Joy Stutchbury, 3rd Janet Gill
52. 6 pods of dwarf french beans - 1st Hilary Harris, 2nd Beryl Bamford
53. 6 radishes – 1st Joy Stutchbury,2nd Beryl Bamford
54. 6 Shallots – 1st Michael Moore, 3rd Joy Stutchbury
55. 5 carrots – 1st Beryl Bamford
56. 4 round beetroot – 1st Michael Moore, 2nd Gill Purkiss
57. 6 spring onions - 1st Michael Gill
58. 4 stalks of spinach beet – 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Diana Ford, 3rd Michael Moore
59. 2 cucumbers - 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Gill Purkiss, 3rd Joan Spencer
60. 4 tomatoes – 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Joy Stutchbury
61. Collection of 6 species of cut culinary herbs - 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Sue Coates, 3rd Beryl Bamford
62. A growing pot of 4 different herbs – No prize awarded
63. At least 2 of any variety of any vegetable not listed above - 1st Beryl Bamford, 2nd Joy Stutchbury, 3rd Gill Purkiss
64. Collection of 4 distinct kinds of vegetable in a box – 1st Joy Stutchbury, 2nd Michael Moore
Floral Arrangements
65. ?Garden Goodies? – 1st Anne Waddell
66. ?Ring the Changes? – 1st Gill Purkiss
67. ?Golden Oldies? – No entries
68. ?Cheers? - 1st Gill Purkiss, 2nd Joan Wicks
Home Produce
69. Brioche - 1st Sybil Saunders
70. 3 Fairy Cakes – 1st Sybil Saunders
71. 5 pieces of Turkish Delight - 1st Liz Munson, 2nd Sybil Saunders
72. A Jar of Strawberry Jam - 1st Hilary Harris, 2nd Sybil Saunders
73. 3 Petit Four size Florentines - 1st Sybil Saunders
74. Date, Apple & Walnut Loaf - 1st Mavis Hallt, 2nd Sybil Saunders, 3rd Diana Ford
75. A slice of chestnut Vegetable Loaf - 1st Sybil Saunders
76. A portion of Salad to include beetroot – 1st Sybil Saunders, 2nd Hilary Harris
77. Pesto – 1st Liz Munson, 2nd Sybil Saunders
Photography
78. My Favourite Garden – 1st Sue Coates, 2nd Michael Gill, 3rd Liz Munson, 4th Joy Stutchbury
Grayshott Primary School
Salad Crops – 21 entries. 1st Joseph Allun (Green Class), 2nd Alison Morgan (Gold Class), 3rd Eleanor Williams (Red Class)
Cups awarded
Littlejohn Rose Bowl – Joy Stutchbury
Banksian Medal – Joy Stutchbury
Novice Cup – Diana Ford
Smith Cup – Sue Coates
Davies Rose Cup – Gill Purkiss
Davies Tankard – Joy Stutchbury
Floral Arrangement Trophy – Anne Waddell
Home Produce Cup – Sybil Saunders
Mike Hallt Cup – Mavis Hallt
Best In Show Plate – Joy Stutchbury
Photography prize – Sue Coates
