[Fleur Pavlidis]

A Greek MGS member has asked for advice on planting a school garden. She says:"What plants would you advise for a garden in Patras which gets only 2.5 hours of direct sunshine between 10  and 12.30, - preferably herbs and only Mediterranean." She doesn't give any other information but I can get it from her when I send a summary of first replies. I'll direct her to the Forum but I'll be translating the replies into Greek too.
The MGS is very interested in helping schools with their gardens; the one we saw in Cyprus with JohnJ was an inspiration.

[David Bracey]

Is this not an opportunity to create a "Young MGS"  This idea has been mooted for sometime............."we need to encourage young gardeners"  or the other comment, "most of the current members in the MGS are retired!

Maybe the Forum could come up with some ideas and propose an outline plan.  I know "DG Communications" has raised this subject  viz  "an MGS for young members perhaps at schools or at horticultural colleges"

Would John like pull this to-gether?  I`m happy to contribute in any way.

[John J]

Fleur, can I suggest you check out the Larnaca school web-site www.votanokipos.com? It has the added advantage of already being in Greek. I'm sure that Stella would be willing to give advice should you wish to contact her. I could ask her if she would mind my passing on her e-mail address.
David, was your suggestion aimed at myself or John F?

[David Bracey]

Yes John J addressed to you after your success at the recent AGM.  From little acorns and all that.............

[John J]

I would be glad to help in any way I can, however, I think any initiative would need to be sanctioned by the AC and some sort of guidelines issued.