Black Isle Horticultural Society sets scene for Rosemarkie plant sale this weekend

The Black Isle Horticultural Society’s popular Plant Sale will again be held in Rosemarkie this year.

All the plants are raised locally by interested gardeners, so it's regarded as an ideal opportunity to buy interesting plants that are suited to the climate and conditions.

As well as common ornamental and edible plants, keen gardeners will be able to find some special herbaceous and alpine plants, wild flowers, tomatoes and chilis for the greenhouse, soft fruit, and some unusual vegetables.

The fundraising plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 20 on the grass outside the Gordon Memorial Hall in Rosemarkie. It will run from 11am until 1.30pm.

BIHS secretary Graham Sullivan said “We’re delighted to be holding our plant sale in Rosemarkie again. It’s a real community event, and a great chance for local gardeners to find interesting plants.

"We’ll be putting the plants out in stages throughout the sale, so there’s no need for everyone to rush at the start to try to get the best plants – whatever time you arrive, we expect to have a good selection available. And as we did last year, we’ll be able to take payments by card or phone as well as cash.”

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You can find more details, including a list of some of the plants that will be available, on the BIHS website http://www.spanglefish.com/blackislehorticulturalsociety/. There will also be updates on Facebook – search for Black Isle Horticultural Society – and if you’re not digitally connected, you can phone 01349 861991 for more information.

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