Scone Palace - Scottish Gardeners' Forum
Added at 09:08 on 02 June 2023
The Scottish Gardeners’ Forum exists to provide support for Scottish garden clubs, to publicise activities of successful clubs, to organise events for the benefit of clubs in Scotland, and to encourage all keen gardeners to join their local club.
They represent around 100 garden clubs and societies throughout Scotland, so whether you want to keep up to date with their activities, add your group to their membership, or find out more about what they do, you’ll be in the right place this weekend at Scone Palace Garden Fair to chat to them!
The Pallet Challenge organised by Scottish Gardeners Forum was introduced at Gardening Scotland in 2005, the aim being to encourage participation of gardening clubs in the show by designing and building a miniature garden which could easily and affordably bring their gardening skills to the wider public. In 2010 Planters were introduced to allow a smaller lighter weight exhibit.
And guess what? It's coming back!
Kathryn Pitts, Chair of SGF said,
"Scottish Gardeners Forum are reinstating the Pallet and Planter Challenge this year at Scone Palace Garden Fair, perhaps starting in a small way but building as the word gets around. Our aim is to welcome previous participants and extend an invitation to newcomers.
"Scone Palace is an ideal venue with its beautiful wide spaces, a central location and ease of access, with plenty on offer for the non-gardeners. It will provide a whole day experience where after browsing the stalls, you can relax and enjoy the grounds, get lost in the maze or indulge in the delicious food on offer. We are assured of fine weather and very much looking forward to meeting our members and making new contacts."
Do stop by and see what can be done with a pallet or two!
For more details, see their Facebook post at https://www.facebook.com/Scottishgardenersforum