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About me: I have been growing and showing fuchsias for over 20 years and although I am not able to judge nowadays owing to a disability I am still on the British Fuchsia Society 'List of Judges'
In 1988 I wrote a small booklet on growing fuchsias which I have recently updated and included many new sections, including exhibiting. This I have promised myself I will publish sometime in the future.
I live in the West Riding of Yorkshire and I am at present building up my stock again following a serious illness.
We have 2 Border Collie dogs (brothers) who keep us occupied from morning until night.
I am self employed and this enables me to devote as much time as I need to enjoy my hobby - dogs permitting.....

My zone is: Yorks - UK
GardenWeb Member: 2004-09-18
Commented: Yellow curling leaves Hi Sue You are probably not aware that there is a large fuchsia event taking place in Manchester this weekend (1st - 2nd Sept). There will be a competitive section and many stalls and demonstrations....
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Commented: Do you use Provado Ultimate Bug Killer? Hi If you contact me via my fuchsia web siten I have photographed the labels and found the Safety Data Sheet for you. Tight.... Here is a link that might be useful: My Fuchsia Site
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Commented: where to find pictures of competitions Hi I have seen very few photographs showing the types of exhibits that you want. Occasionally you get the odd one on one of the local fuchsia society websites but as there are only a few classes for ...
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