When they have programmes in the afternoon and the evening there is likely to be a lot of repetition. I presume the expectation is that people will watch one or the other. They don't realise that the old gits can watch both. Either that, or they think we'll have forgotten that we watched the afternoon one by the time we see the evening one.
All the Chelsea "show gardens" are just that unless you have a very big garden and loads of money.
Most ordinary people cannot get anywhere near those designs but grow what plants they love within their budgets and energy..
I think I remember Geoff Hamilton saying something about not being snobby about what sort of flowers you grow, or how well designed the garden might be, if YOU like the plants then grow them.
Re the cost of Chelsea am going to the RHS show, this year in Chatsworth on a coach with the U3A for about £32 . How many plants I might come home with is another matter.
Chatsworth sounds very good value to me, not just because it's nearer and I can do it in a day, but it has more gardens than Chelsea this year, and more space, so I'm hoping will be less crowded. Plus fabulous surroundings which help the overall feel of the event - why Malvern is so nice.
We save by taking our own butties and drinks and a black bin bag to sit on if the grass is wet, instead of paying inflated prices - all savings go towards the plant fund! The other plus is that we are going on election day, so will have something good to look forward to!
Yes I agree, Malvern is close to me so it's just the entrance fee, and parking isn't a problem, which for Chelsea it certainly is, along with transport costs and hotel fees too. It's definitely become one of the celeb places to be seen. Am glad that Chatsworth is happening this year, there is too much that is SE centric and is darned difficult for those living further way to participate in. If good to think that with Tatton Park, there are now two shows that may be within easier of more the the population of gardeners.
I've been to Chelsea, Hampton Court, Malvern and Tatton. HC was the first or second one and I didn't like it but I think it's improved since then. I love Malvern and Tatton - OH is from Worcester so I feel at home there and Tatton Park was on my doorstep in my teenage years so I feel comfy there too and, of course, you can buy some great plants.
However, the quality of the gardens at Chelsea is in another league altogether, as is the variety in the marquee so Chelsea remains my favourite. There is so much to see and discuss and compare that I can see no excuse for the constant repetition of coverage on the Beeb other than laziness or budget constraints so I have to wonder why they devote so much air time to it. Better to raise their game or schedule something else given nearly everyone can set their recorders now and miss nothing.
I don't go to concerts or theatres or football matches or any other extravaganza but a ticket for all day access to the best flower show in the world seems an excellent investment to me.
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I caught up on the Chelsea footage yesterday. My favourite was the Bank of Canada garden. I liked Chris Beardshaw's pavilion and the Malta quarry garden was great as a sort of contemplative space.
I've been to Chelsea twice. I prefer watching it on TV to be honest, too busy for me! Would prefer a day at Malvern where it's less claustrophobic although the gardens aren't in the same league.
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Apart from Chris Beardshaw's garden, the only other one that stood out for me was the one designed by David Dominey for the Commonwealth war graves commission. I only saw it on the afternoon programme when he was interviewed by Nicki Chapman. He gave such a thoughtful interview, it was in stark contrast to the "fluff" spouted by most of the celebrities.
As far as I know it didn't appear on the main programme at all?
I can't help wondering how many more such gems were missed by the BBC coverage
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When they have programmes in the afternoon and the evening there is likely to be a lot of repetition. I presume the expectation is that people will watch one or the other. They don't realise that the old gits can watch both. Either that, or they think we'll have forgotten that we watched the afternoon one by the time we see the evening one.
It's "Chelsea Photos 2017", in the Potting Shed section.
All the Chelsea "show gardens" are just that unless you have a very big garden and loads of money.
Most ordinary people cannot get anywhere near those designs but grow what plants they love within their budgets and energy..
I think I remember Geoff Hamilton saying something about not being snobby about what sort of flowers you grow, or how well designed the garden might be, if YOU like the plants then grow them.
Re the cost of Chelsea am going to the RHS show, this year in Chatsworth on a coach with the U3A for about £32 . How many plants I might come home with is another matter.
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£100 per ticket? For a whole day?
Chelsea FC's cheapest match ticket is £41 ... that's for 90 minutes.
Wimbledon Centre Court tickets on Men's Finals day £190
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I would pay to stay away from the last two!
Chatsworth sounds very good value to me, not just because it's nearer and I can do it in a day, but it has more gardens than Chelsea this year, and more space, so I'm hoping will be less crowded. Plus fabulous surroundings which help the overall feel of the event - why Malvern is so nice.
We save by taking our own butties and drinks and a black bin bag to sit on if the grass is wet, instead of paying inflated prices - all savings go towards the plant fund! The other plus is that we are going on election day, so will have something good to look forward to!
Yes I agree, Malvern is close to me so it's just the entrance fee, and parking isn't a problem, which for Chelsea it certainly is, along with transport costs and hotel fees too. It's definitely become one of the celeb places to be seen. Am glad that Chatsworth is happening this year, there is too much that is SE centric and is darned difficult for those living further way to participate in. If good to think that with Tatton Park, there are now two shows that may be within easier of more the the population of gardeners.
I've been to Chelsea, Hampton Court, Malvern and Tatton. HC was the first or second one and I didn't like it but I think it's improved since then. I love Malvern and Tatton - OH is from Worcester so I feel at home there and Tatton Park was on my doorstep in my teenage years so I feel comfy there too and, of course, you can buy some great plants.
However, the quality of the gardens at Chelsea is in another league altogether, as is the variety in the marquee so Chelsea remains my favourite. There is so much to see and discuss and compare that I can see no excuse for the constant repetition of coverage on the Beeb other than laziness or budget constraints so I have to wonder why they devote so much air time to it. Better to raise their game or schedule something else given nearly everyone can set their recorders now and miss nothing.
I don't go to concerts or theatres or football matches or any other extravaganza but a ticket for all day access to the best flower show in the world seems an excellent investment to me.
I caught up on the Chelsea footage yesterday. My favourite was the Bank of Canada garden. I liked Chris Beardshaw's pavilion and the Malta quarry garden was great as a sort of contemplative space.
I've been to Chelsea twice. I prefer watching it on TV to be honest, too busy for me! Would prefer a day at Malvern where it's less claustrophobic although the gardens aren't in the same league.
Apart from Chris Beardshaw's garden, the only other one that stood out for me was the one designed by David Dominey for the Commonwealth war graves commission. I only saw it on the afternoon programme when he was interviewed by Nicki Chapman. He gave such a thoughtful interview, it was in stark contrast to the "fluff" spouted by most of the celebrities.
As far as I know it didn't appear on the main programme at all?
I can't help wondering how many more such gems were missed by the BBC coverage