18thMarch in the garden 007

This is my favorite.

Alex
Interesting when I used to show them i would often go around the show benches and pick 1st 2nd & 3rd and its surprising how often my choice was the judges 3rd choice (not necessarily my plants)
Its happened again your 1st is my 3rd

I think this is stunning too.

That is funny Brian.. That must have been a lot of fun.
So, which is your 1st and 2nd?

Alex the purple one 1st
the cream 2nd
That was fun doing that but more pressure when I was actually judging. Then the whole presentation kicks in from cleanliness of the pot to a deformed bloom to green fly on the plant, I have even down graded one for having a caterpillar chewing a leaf on the plant on the show bench, incorrect naming and pot sizes they are just for starters.It's a fussy buisness. I am glad i did it but not any more.Perhaps i should write a book or show off my awards from the RHS on second thoughts I am not going to .LOL
Brian

We like the same three just in different order. I would be a really sticked judge as well. If you are going to compete you better do it properly. Who knows Brian, maybe in a few years you will write your book....just so you know I want a signed copy. ;o)

Another gorgeous one

Very vibrant Brian does your grandson live up to it's name.

Pam possibly he is a tall young man 6ft 3in and 25 years of age,never really made the connection before.He was 3 when I named it after him.