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Post by Moonlight on Sept 7, 2014 22:24:29 GMT
My family did really well our daughter entered the Novice dahlia class (i.e. non child class) with her Amber Festival and came 1st. Her vase was one 2 up for consideration of best New Competitor. She also did well in the Children's classes but I'll write about that in my Diary. Dad won the NDS Silver medal and won the highest total score in the dahlia classes. Me well, I'm chuffed to bits with my 1st - single cactus / semi cactus large / giant. 2nd - 5 large poms with my Nuland's Josephine (Dad got 1st and 3rd). 2nd for my small cactus / semi cactus with my Oakwood Goldcrest, 3rd with my vase x3 Jomanda and 3rd for my 'attempt' at a dahlia arrangement.
Like I said chuffed to bits with my results and very proud of both my Father, daughter no.2 but actually especially proud of daughter no.1 whose dahlias were not in bloom and who wasn't as successful in the children's classes. I am sure that she will have her day sometime in the future.
Very happy  and again feel I've been very lucky. I seem to feel very tired and rather grotty post show. Hence delay in update and won't do the photos till tomorrow.
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Post by Raymond on Sept 7, 2014 22:39:19 GMT
My family did really well our daughter entered the Novice dahlia class (i.e. non child class) with her Amber Festival and came 1st. Her vase was one 2 up for consideration of best New Competitor. She also did well in the Children's classes but I'll write about that in my Diary. Dad won the NDS Silver medal and won the highest total score in the dahlia classes. Me well, I'm chuffed to bits with my 1st - single cactus / semi cactus large / giant. 2nd - 5 large poms with my Nuland's Josephine (Dad got 1st and 3rd). 2nd for my small cactus / semi cactus with my Oakwood Goldcrest, 3rd with my vase x3 Jomanda and 3rd for my 'attempt' at a dahlia arrangement.
Like I said chuffed to bits with my results and very proud of both my Father, daughter no.2 but actually especially proud of daughter no.1 whose dahlias were not in bloom and who wasn't as successful in the children's classes. I am sure that she will have her day sometime in the future.
Very happy and again feel I've been very lucky. I seem to feel very tired and rather grotty post show. Hence delay in update and won't do the photos till tomorrow.
Congratulations moonlight well done to all the family !  And especially you ! You should be very proud. There was a girl of 14 competing in Kent and had some fantastic blooms. I loved the show and if I get it right I Will show next year in the novice novice novice class. Dave Spencer's wife said I should so might give it a go. Much to learn and do first but like your blog tiny steps ! Goodnight Raymond |
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Post by steve2t on Sept 7, 2014 23:00:16 GMT
Good luck to everyone showing at Harrogate. I'm done with dahlias, its back to a 2 wheeled hobby.
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Post by Raymond on Sept 7, 2014 23:58:21 GMT
Did not post this image earlier by mistake Clair de lune winner collarettes  |
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Post by Tel on Sept 8, 2014 5:53:06 GMT
Good luck to everyone showing at Harrogate. I'm done with dahlias, its back to a 2 wheeled hobby. I hope your statement, I'm done with dahlia's was only for this season now, Steve ? |
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Post by Raymond on Sept 8, 2014 8:30:27 GMT
 Some more pics from Kent. A waterlily that caught my eye . Silly me did not note the name.  Fimbrilated I might try some of these as well. 5blooms ball large pom 1st a aspitall Jomanda 2nd d Spencer d choice and Mary's Jomanda 3rd d Everest bylton lady in red   |
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Post by Raymond on Sept 8, 2014 8:37:34 GMT
Last just some pics of other staging and varieties I liked. I thought I would like rose Jupiter but didn't I much preferred grenidor pastelle although was told it has a habit of petal splitting. Grenidor pastelle  |
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Post by Raymond on Sept 8, 2014 8:50:37 GMT
Some other images and that's me done. Such an enjoyable experience seeing the blooms gives me such admiration in all of you that compete and cultivate these amazing flowers. Your dedication and commitment has to be admired and more importantly respected. Vals candy which I will try along with hillcrest. I do prefer vals personally very elegant colour.  Grenidor pastelle again I my last post was a Ruskin not grenidor so apologies in advance.  Cherwell goldcrest and Ruskin Myra   |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 8:55:41 GMT
Nice pictures Raymond. Now you can see how much hard work and dedication goes into producing show standard blooms. Certainly opens your eyes, doesn't it |
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Post by Raymond on Sept 8, 2014 8:59:38 GMT
They where selling the blooms after for 10 for a pound. Didn't take any as I have enough of my own. All these people grabbing them. They look amazing in natural light . Well know longer a dahlia show virgin. Great day, great flowers and great people. Can't ask for more    |
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Post by Raymond on Sept 8, 2014 9:49:52 GMT
Nice pictures Raymond. Now you can see how much hard work and dedication goes into producing show standard blooms. Certainly opens your eyes, doesn't it I have TOTAL RESPECT AND ADMIRATION TO ALL THAT GROW DAHLIAS FOR COMPETION AND FOR THEIR GARDEN . Real eye opener Mark. A great deal to learn IN ALL ASPECTS. Good luck to anyone competing in any competions may the best bloom win. |
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Post by markb on Sept 8, 2014 12:09:48 GMT
Been to Kent pictures later and varieties. Open class best in show 1st Andrew Aspitall 2nd Dave Spencer 3rd Darren Everest Made to feel very welcome and Dave and Andrew lovely people as was everyone there. Got some great tips from Dave and had a nice chat and his wife is a lovely woman who was running the tombola but didn't win anything ! Drat ! Joined the society. And I know I am a min , med and large only . Def no giants. Not for me and mostly min and med. I also love waterlily and collarettes. Really enjoyed it and otford a nice village lovely afternoon out. Moonlight hope you won ! Cheers Raymond Glad you enjoyed yourself at the show, Raymond. Dave Spencer has a wealth of dahlia knowledge and is always interesting to talk to. |
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Post by markb on Sept 8, 2014 12:10:54 GMT
My family did really well our daughter entered the Novice dahlia class (i.e. non child class) with her Amber Festival and came 1st. Her vase was one 2 up for consideration of best New Competitor. She also did well in the Children's classes but I'll write about that in my Diary. Dad won the NDS Silver medal and won the highest total score in the dahlia classes. Me well, I'm chuffed to bits with my 1st - single cactus / semi cactus large / giant. 2nd - 5 large poms with my Nuland's Josephine (Dad got 1st and 3rd). 2nd for my small cactus / semi cactus with my Oakwood Goldcrest, 3rd with my vase x3 Jomanda and 3rd for my 'attempt' at a dahlia arrangement.
Like I said chuffed to bits with my results and very proud of both my Father, daughter no.2 but actually especially proud of daughter no.1 whose dahlias were not in bloom and who wasn't as successful in the children's classes. I am sure that she will have her day sometime in the future.
Very happy and again feel I've been very lucky. I seem to feel very tired and rather grotty post show. Hence delay in update and won't do the photos till tomorrow.
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Post by Raymond on Sept 8, 2014 14:29:04 GMT
Been to Kent pictures later and varieties. Open class best in show 1st Andrew Aspitall 2nd Dave Spencer 3rd Darren Everest Made to feel very welcome and Dave and Andrew lovely people as was everyone there. Got some great tips from Dave and had a nice chat and his wife is a lovely woman who was running the tombola but didn't win anything ! Drat ! Joined the society. And I know I am a min , med and large only . Def no giants. Not for me and mostly min and med. I also love waterlily and collarettes. Really enjoyed it and otford a nice village lovely afternoon out. Moonlight hope you won ! Cheers Raymond Glad you enjoyed yourself at the show, Raymond. Dave Spencer has a wealth of dahlia knowledge and is always interesting to talk to. Really enjoyed it markb . Made to feel very welcome as I have been on these forums as I don't do any social media at all. But sometimes I talk through my ***  So sincere apologies to all if my enthusiasm is a pain and irritant to anyone. Dave Spencer is a lovely man and took time out of his day to chat to me and came me loads of tips too including a caning demo ,to many to be honest. He said I am welcome to his knowledge but when I beat him no more ! He was great as was everyone there including Dave's wife and Andrew aspitall and they all said I should show next year in the appropriate class. I have joined Kent dahlia society also and will join the nds and also rhs as I want to increase my knowledge base on a number of plants. I have posted lots of pictures in this thread from the show. Cheers Raymond |
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Post by Tel on Sept 8, 2014 18:14:48 GMT
Will not be entering the Small Decorative Championship at Harrogate, Brenda T is behind, she was one of the first out last year too.  |
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and again feel I've been very lucky. I seem to feel very tired and rather grotty post show. Hence delay in update and won't do the photos till tomorrow.
