Chelsea Flower Show

     Hi all,
     
     Just about caught up with myself after a short break & have realised 
     someone asked about Chelsea.
     
     Yes its wonderful, and an event worth attending at least the once to 
     experience the excitement, atmosphere & the history.  Unfortunately, 
     you also get to experience the crowds & that makes it difficult to see 
     all the displays, especially the show gardens.  I found it difficult 
     to appreciate some of them as I don't associate gardens with throngs 
     of people, but the ideas on show really demonstrate what is possible 
     in a garden.  This year there was lots of steel and structure & while 
     we may not all want that ourselves, its good to see designers ideas in 
     the flesh to understand the options.
     
     Inside the marquee you get to see plants in utterly perfect condition, 
     displayed either in beautiful planting schemes, or alongside more 
     variations on a theme than you would think possible.  I really liked 
     the Hillier Nurseries white & green garden & the UK Growers stand made 
     lettuce and cabbages look exotic and classy.  I went on the secon 
     members day & some of the exhibits were beginning to flag, mainly 
     those with roses or tulips, but there was an amazing display of 
     daffodills two months after the season.
     
     This is the last year of the great marquee, but the replacement looks 
     ok in the pictures.
     
     Yes, I had a great time, but I also love the top notch local shows 
     around the country like the Malvern, Gardeners' World & my local 
     favourite, Shrewsbury.  The standard of displays can be just as high 
     with the added excitement of being able to buy plants too.  Usually 
     from nurseries more local to the area, and at a better price than in 
     the garden centres.  For some, shows are their bread and butter so you 
     know you're getting good quality & plenty of choice.  Are these shows 
     a UK thing?
     
     I video'd the TV coverage, and saw things I'd missed on the day.  It 
     was exhausting but what a day out.
     
     Regards
     Karen in Cheshire.
     

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