Gardens
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Cycling Without Age Scotland
I recently had the pleasure of a trip in an electric trishaw courtesy of the charity, Cycling Without Age Scotland. The “Age” in their title is a little misleading as they will take anyone who has mobility issues. I met up with John (my driver) because of a request for a tour. A lady from…
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Chair’s report
This will be my final Chair’s report before I step down at our AGM on Monday 7th September. I have been Chair for three years and for six months prior to this I was heavily involved in setting up our Garden Guides Group. Full details of our AGM and my annual report to members has…
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Glasgow Tree Lovers’ Society
The Society was founded in 1933 by a group of tree enthusiasts with a vision of this city being improved as a ‘dear green place’ by planting trees and shrubs wherever possible. It was the driving force behind plantings along roadsides, in derelict areas, within parks and gardens and the grounds of churches, schools and…
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New additions to Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Until July, we have received seeds and plants of about 760 species (including hybrids and cultivars) from botanical gardens, nurseries, and individuals. Many of the seeds came through the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) seed exchange program from other botanical gardens across Europe. Seed germination is not always successful, but we have obtained seedlings of…
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Chair’s report
All those visiting the Gardens entering by the Main Gate are greeted by the magnificent site of the summer bedding with the backdrop of the Kibble Palace. Such a site is well known for those of us living in the West End as it has been there since the late 19th century. As I show…
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Remembering Boxer Peter Keenan
The many memorial benches in Glasgow Botanic Gardens show how for many people and families this place holds a deep meaning for them. The benches also provide a welcome place of rest and somewhere to chat with friends. However, outside of direct families relations, the names on the benches seldom give the sitter much information…
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Purple toothwort
Great credit goes to Heather Buchan, one of our gardeners, for her observational and photographic skills as well as horticultural knowledge and skills in spotting this plant. Lathraea clandestina or purple toothwort is a rare plant. This specimen was spotted by Heather in an area of the Gardens that is inaccessible to the public and…
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Glasgow orchids win Gold at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is a breathtaking extravagance of floral splendour and horticultural excellence. For the last 4 years GBG has taken part in Orchid Conservation Chelsea, a collaboration between international botanical and horticultural institutions including RBG Kew, Chicago BG and Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden in Hong Kong. The aim is to raise awareness…
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Chair’s report
Even at the climax of summer, gardeners are planning ahead for the change of season. As previously intimated, our forthcoming AGM is on Monday the 7th September in the Kibble. By that date I will have been Chair for three years and in the six months before that I was heavily involved with setting up…
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A letter to the Friends of Queen’s Park
To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of the Friends of the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, we write to express our strongest opposition to the proposed closure of the Queen’s Park Glasshouse on the grounds of cost-cutting. This is a false economy. In the 1960s the misguided council of the era wanted to demolish all the…