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SCARECROWS AND SKILLS MAKE UP HORTI SHOWCASE

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Vincent
Published date10 September 2021
Publication titleStirling Observer
However, this year the KCHS Committee not only held the show competition online, but last Saturday hosted a Horticultural Outdoor Event in Killearn, naming it the 'HOE! not the Show'.

Heather Wright, KCHS chair, said: "Due to the ongoing restrictions, we wanted to commemorate the 155th annual show, meet COVID-19 guidance and give an opportunity to share horticultural-related information whilst socialising safely. So we thought we would host an outdoor event called the 'HOE! not the Show'!"

'!" The 'HOE! not the Show' centred around an open-sided marquee with displays based on ten of the 12 sections of the annual show, such afloral and vegetable displays, craftwork and homemade produce.

Grant Farquharson, KCHS show convener said: "As well as the marquee, we had 10 horti-related stalls from charities and local organisations dotted around the site, whilst The Almost Credible String Band provided some great background music.

"Many of the stallholders have asked to come again next year and I'd like to thank everyone who kindly donated their time and exhibits this year to create the section displays."

T" he event also featured a scarecrow competition with all of the entries meeting the challenge superbly, but it was the "Glamorous Granny Gardener" scarecrow which eventually received the winner's rosette.

Neil Metcalfe, KCHS treasurer, added: "It was a great opportunity to meet up with people we haven't seen for months and to see so many people viewing the stalls and displays."

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