Lemonade for Green Fingers

President Patsy Paton welcomed members, intimated the busy programme of federation, institute and local activities available to members in the months ahead and introduced our guest speaker.

Gardening guru, Ali Bruce, well known to his audience as a former local nurseryman, talked on his work at Dundee College. He described the great improvement in the quality of plants over past decades and the precise production standards of the modern market. The horticulture lecturer spoke passionately about the tradition of passing on technical skills and talents from generation to generation of gardeners and discussed the varied experiences and abilities of his students and the facilities and levels of study available to them at Dundee College.

Marion Macdonald thanked Ali for his humorous, knowledgeable and insightful talk. Hostesses Margaret Mackie and Margaret Jack provided sandwiches and cake for all. 

Ali appreciated his judging stint and commended the winning lemonade. 

Competitions –

Lemonade – 1, Sandra Boath, 2, Marion Webster, 3, Patsy Paton,

Animal Photograph – 1, Sandra Boath, 2, Patsy Paton, 3, Sine Robertson,

Flower of the month – 1, Mary Friedrich, 2, Aileen Pearson, 3, Patsy Paton.