I've worked with many ecologists over the last 20 odd years & perhaps curiously I can't recall any being interested in gardening in either the traditional or rewilding sense....I now know alot more than I did about Great Crested Newts though!
@chicky See what you mean regarding the Neon sign, the judges were probably looking for something unusual to fit The Laskett theme. When I visited it was in need of some TLC. The National Trust decided not to take it on so it was wonderful when Perennial got involved. At the time my local Garden Club raised alot of money to support Perennial and all their wonderful work. We also visited York Gate and Fuller's Mill.
@AnguisFragilis You are disappointed that I haven't been able to follow everything you said, gardening can be complex if that is what you want to make it. From a gardening perspective your Hedera helix would be better growing on a wall.
I was disappointed that finding it complex resulted in switching off to it altogether. At least that’s how it came across.
It's not meant as being disrespectful to either party here, but a lot of 'technical' information can be very off putting to some people and will cause them to switch off completely, whereas others will find it totally fascinating. It can be much the same when somebody has valid points to make but waffles on for ages before getting to the point.
I'm looking forward to having the time to explore that database more thoroughly - thank you @AnguisFragilis for that. I had a quick look at 2 plants that grow here, and it was quite startling. The cornus that grows everywhere here is only host to one creature, while the Lythrum (that I introduced!) has a long list of different beasties. It will be really helpful in deciding which plant is better value for wildlife when I'm trying to find space for so many different things
Yes ! The Perennial garden wins The People's Choice award. I had a feeling that might happen I wish the judges would explain the reasoning behind the Silver medal award.
So do I! I love it - I can envisage it with a big pot or specimen plant or maybe a seat or an arbour as a focal point instead of the screen. Some of the other gardens, although beautiful or thought-provoking or both, I struggle to envisage in a small-ish domestic garden setting. I guess that's not the point of them.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
I take the Chelsea Show with a pinch of salt. I have the impression they know all each other like club members and it's a pure commercial advertisement to have an interview with the GW gardeners. If they would take the wildlife ambitions seriously, they should call the entire show off instead of wasting enormous amounts of resources.
On the contrary, @Simone_in_Wiltshire, the show in itself, plus all the TV and press coverage, has an enormous effect on "grass roots" gardening as ideas filter down and various topics such as mental well-being, biodiversity, ecology and wildlife friendly gardening get the oxygen of publicity.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
The debate on points was talked about in one garden that was to be moved into a hospital grounds for children. It featured a wavy concrete " blanket " with pockets for herbs, and a path. The marks were lost as the path was too narrow, and there was no seating for adults to watch over the children.
Another garden that hardly had a mention was the Blue Peter garden, I quite liked that one for its informative content.
I also missed seeing the Japanese gentleman in the small gardens, which I must say were the best ones all round this year.
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It's not meant as being disrespectful to either party here, but a lot of 'technical' information can be very off putting to some people and will cause them to switch off completely, whereas others will find it totally fascinating. It can be much the same when somebody has valid points to make but waffles on for ages before getting to the point.
If they would take the wildlife ambitions seriously, they should call the entire show off instead of wasting enormous amounts of resources.
I ♥ my garden.
I ♥ my garden.
Another garden that hardly had a mention was the Blue Peter garden, I quite liked that one for its informative content.
I also missed seeing the Japanese gentleman in the small gardens, which I must say were the best ones all round this year.