HORTI NEWS PAGE
Welcome to the NEWS page for updates about the Pathhead Horti.
The 2020 Garden Competition was judged on Saturday 25th July by Mr and Mrs Keith March. There are photographs under the Gallery page and the results are as follows:-
Overall winner for Best Front Garden was Mr Billy McCormack.
All entries will receive a Highly Commended Certificate for their efforts in making Pathhead more beautiful for all to enjoy!
The Scottish Grass Machinery Cup for Best Lawn was won by Mrs Angela Dingle
Outstanding Window Boxes and Containers awarded to Mr Alistair Rae, Mr Eddy McNairn and Mr Jim Williams
Last but not least, a Special Certificate will be awarded to Mrs Jenny Gardener for her hard work in establishing the “Orchard” in the village.
A new BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS GALLERY is available under the Gallery page for you to enjoy.
A Summer Newsletter is available under the Newsletter page.
Prestonhall Walled Garden is open to the public each weekend during August. A nice local outing for any visitors you may have that easily meets the requirements for social distancing. The Committee would like to say a big THANK YOU to those members who have given their time to help with the weeding.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
As you are aware the President and Committee have already announced the cancellation of our usual range of summer events. We continue to review the situation for the future and will keep Members updated.
Jim Williams' article President's Thoughts including some photographs from his garden, is available on the Newsletter page. Some other members have also submitted photographs which are available on the Gallery page.
An updated list of local garden centres and nurseries is available under the News page, for easy reference. They are all open again with safety measures in place and some on limited hours. Many offer a delivery service.
If you would like to receive any news updates by e-mail please ensure you have given your e-mail address to the Membership Secretary, Jen Montgomery.