Members of Reiss Gardening Club travelled over the Pentland Firth for the Orkney Flower Festival to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group.
Founder member Jean Mackay was among the 13 ladies who made the trip on August 13-14.
Reiss Gardening Club members enjoyed a visit to Orkney earlier this month.
The trip aimed at viewing the various displays in St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, The theme was one of music because of the 100th year of the cathedral organ.
Club chairwoman Carol Place said the displays gave the members inspiration for their own flower show which is coming up next week on Tuesday, September 2.
A visit was also made to the Yard Plant Nursery in Kirkwall, which is run by volunteers. It promotes therapeutic gardening for the community which is said to benefit all age groups and needs. They were also able to offer advice on what will grow and propagate in northern gardens.
Carol said: “We also found time to do some shopping and visit another local garden centre. We had a wonderful stay at the Lynnfield Hotel and a fun quiz evening after dinner.
“The next day was a visit to Greens Garden at Toab. Prem, the owner, took us on a tour around his amazing garden, which he started on a hillside by the sea. Prem was very informed as to what will grow in a harsh environment and advised us to experiment and try different plants.
“He uses recycled materials, collects disused stone for garden walls and driftwood furniture and supports for shelter for the plants.
“This was a very inspiring visit which gave us many ideas for our own gardens.”
The day concluded with a visit to the Shelia Fleet workshop and café in a beautifully converted church.
Carol added: “The weather was warm and sunny which added to a very informative and fun time had by all. We returned very inspired for our forthcoming flower show.”
Reiss Gardening Club Flower Show is on September 2 and is open to all members and non members.
Anyone wishing to exhibit flowers, vegetables or fruit can do so on Monday, September 1, between 7pm and 8pm or on Tuesday, September 2, between 10.30am and 1.30pm.
The show is open at 7pm on Tuesday with a collection on the door.
Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served. There will also be raffle, bottle, baking, jam, and vegetable stalls and plant cuttings for sale.
Reiss Gardening Club also recently fundraised and donated plants to The Town and County Hospital garden.
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