Re: Opinions about Hampton Court

**W* D* <w*@cogeco.ca>**

Hampton Court and Chelsea are two very different shows--Chelsea is very 
posh and lovely and exciting to boot, but you can't buy any plants (not 
that we can bring any home). Chelsea is compressed into a relatively 
small space on the hospital grounds, but lots to see and dream about.  
All of the various growers and plantsmen have booths in the tent and the 
displays are fabulous.
Hampton Court is on the grounds of the palace, much more spread out and 
has a more carefree atmosphere. There are vendors selling most of the 
same products that are found at Chelsea with the addition of those that 
sell plants. You see lots of people lugging pots on their way home--no 
waiting for the scramble on the last day. Hampton Court is also a little 
later than Chelsea so the gardens are a little more lush and the plant 
material somewhat different.
It's really hard to pick a favourite. Both attract a lot of visitors. 
Chelsea can be a little claustraphobic, but it is much better since they 
got the new 'tents'.

-- 
Wendy L. Downing
Botanical Expressions
1000 Creekside Dr., Unit 401
Dundas, ON  L9H 7S6
Phone/Fax: 289-238-8626
Member, Garden Writers Association
Blog:  www.wendydowning.wordpress.com

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