So - why is Monty dressed in a rag-bag suit that looks like it comes from the local charity shop, and is a couple of sizes too large?
So - why did Joe Swift feel it was acceptable to keep reminding all and sundry that he had won a medal a few years ago. (Presume it was gold - just so no interested in him and his precious nonsense)
So - what is it about slebs that makes their opinions worth airing, let alone listening to?
So - why so little attention to plants rather than personalities?
On a real plus point - I was fascinated by the Abutilon display - I hadn't realised the diversity. I shall look at them with fresh eyes.
And for the record - some years ago when living in Porlock (from whence cometh Cleve West at one time) I suggested that the possibility of some sort of Exmoor garden be planned - from moor to sea - (whether or not it would ever have been good enough for Chelsea is, to say the least, debatable - but it was a dream). Cleve West was written to, and his advice sought. Answer came there none. And typically, the village did nothing anyway. But I like to think that the idea germinated there . . .
I've realised that Chelsea is a flower show - not really a garden show. It's about plants as a design medium. It's as far away from real gardening as masterchef is from real cooking.
I didn't like the wall....it looked like a war memorial.
Loved the Exmoor garden.
Could someone drag Monty Don down to Mr Titchmarshes taylor, instead of the farmers supply depot.
I liked jekkas herb garden,shame she only got a silver gilt.
Mr D Gavins eccentric garden made me feel seasick watching it, and this comes from someone who has a rough crossing in the Bismarck sea on a catamaran, and coped.
I don't like the new green and pink chrysanthemum named after Princess Charlotte.
There was a nice starry blue hydrangea, can't remember the name.
Oh what I really want is to win the lottery so I can be a life member of the RHS instead of a 30 year ordinary member. Life members get to go to the gala evening on press day with all the slebs who don't know anything about gardening. I would like to be able to wander around with a glass of champagne and not be jostled by crowds.
I liked Sol Campbells little greenhouse (Orangery), I wonder how many gardeners he has.
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Indeed Hazel, at my advanced age I'm entitled to be a grumpy old gardener
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So - why is Monty dressed in a rag-bag suit that looks like it comes from the local charity shop, and is a couple of sizes too large?
So - why did Joe Swift feel it was acceptable to keep reminding all and sundry that he had won a medal a few years ago. (Presume it was gold - just so no interested in him and his precious nonsense)
So - what is it about slebs that makes their opinions worth airing, let alone listening to?
So - why so little attention to plants rather than personalities?
On a real plus point - I was fascinated by the Abutilon display - I hadn't realised the diversity. I shall look at them with fresh eyes.
And for the record - some years ago when living in Porlock (from whence cometh Cleve West at one time) I suggested that the possibility of some sort of Exmoor garden be planned - from moor to sea - (whether or not it would ever have been good enough for Chelsea is, to say the least, debatable - but it was a dream). Cleve West was written to, and his advice sought. Answer came there none. And typically, the village did nothing anyway. But I like to think that the idea germinated there . . .
So what's gettin' on everybody's wick tonight then???
I've realised that Chelsea is a flower show - not really a garden show. It's about plants as a design medium. It's as far away from real gardening as masterchef is from real cooking.
SJ just for a change!
Who's SJ?
I didn't like the wall....it looked like a war memorial.
Loved the Exmoor garden.
Could someone drag Monty Don down to Mr Titchmarshes taylor, instead of the farmers supply depot.
I liked jekkas herb garden,shame she only got a silver gilt.
Mr D Gavins eccentric garden made me feel seasick watching it, and this comes from someone who has a rough crossing in the Bismarck sea on a catamaran, and coped.
I don't like the new green and pink chrysanthemum named after Princess Charlotte.
There was a nice starry blue hydrangea, can't remember the name.
Oh what I really want is to win the lottery so I can be a life member of the RHS instead of a 30 year ordinary member. Life members get to go to the gala evening on press day with all the slebs who don't know anything about gardening. I would like to be able to wander around with a glass of champagne and not be jostled by crowds.
I liked Sol Campbells little greenhouse (Orangery), I wonder how many gardeners he has.
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