Sunday 25 March 2012

That's Entertainment

Now here's a thing; the North West Area of NAFAS, (National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) is holding a fundraising demonstration on the 30th April at Southport Theatre & Convention Centre and I am busy making something for my part in the show. Suffice to say it involves a bit of this and a bit of that and I can't be more specific because it is all very hush hush. It should be a good evening.

Besides that it has been great getting plants that have been over wintering in the house outside for some sunshine. it is also time to dig around the pots and see what has survived and what is showing signs of growth.

Thursday 22 March 2012

And back again

Return from Scotland and getting back to the business of checking over plants and making sure all the paperwork is done for forthcoming shows. The Bromeliads are coming along nicely now the weather is picking up and the light is making them colour up which is always good to see. Some are showing signs of producing flowers too.
It is about time some care is taken with the van, the one I use to transport displays to the show could do with a good wash and brush up. Not a job I like. May be get one of the boys to do....

Thursday 15 March 2012

Going up North

This week we have been touring Scotland and visiting some great flower clubs all around Edinburgh. One of the benefits of doing tours is getting to go to places you wouldn't normally think of visiting. It is hard work though and quite tiring so looking forward to coming home. Any demonstrator will tell you that finding the venue can sometimes be the hardest part. One of the clubs I visited was a hall with a very small sign. My directions were minimal and normally with sat nav it works out fine but it can only get you to a point and after that it is a process of elimination or follow any ladies carrying oasis boxes. Still I found it and the evening went well. One more tomorrow and then back home..

Saturday 10 March 2012

Hello,

Every picture tells all sorts of stories. It is non stop in the world of Bromeliads. Coming soon, shows and events we are getting ready for. First stop is the Royal Horticultural Halls show next month and the planning for Chelsea Flower Show to be concluded.