Chelsea Flower Show

I'm hoping to go to Tatton as well this year. The last time I went (about 15 years ago) i spent a fortune so I had better start saving!

Teetime, I might go to Tatton this year as I haven't been there for ages. If I do decide to go I will pm you with my mobile number.

Weather not looking good for the week which is a shame as everything looks so much better in the sun. We haven't been for years I hate the crowds and only see a 1/4 of what I would like to see before getting exhausted.
Yes like everyone else watch it on TV and enjoy it and get inspired, mostly by the more naturalistic gardens -I do like the more formal gardens but it isn't enough "garden" for me loads of plants is what I like

We haven't been to Chelsea for fifteen years and certainly wouldn't cope with all the crowds and walking now.

Hyde Hall used to be a regular 'students' day out' when I was studying horticulture. It was a lot smaller in those days so I'm looking forward to a return visit. I shall have plenty of room in the boot for plants!!

I've only been to Chelsea twice and it poured and poured both times. I'm doing Tatton Park this year for the first time on the Friday - is anyone else going?

pompa I used to love Perrywoods especially their hanging baskets of trailing double surfinia which go on all summer well into autumn- and the café is very good too. I miss the golf course at Benton Hall as well and the Tiptree jam factory.

I have been to Chelsea, very crowded. I much prefer to watch Chelsea on TV, you see so much more and learn the back ground of the gardens and plants.

I was intrigued to see the cactus growers from West Bromwich. Such a variety, it's inspired me. x

My heart goes out to you Pompa

Enjoy Hyde Hall, one of our regular lunch spots, were there a couple of weeks ago. They are spending a lot of money down at the veg garden end.

There is a superb nursery very close by that is also worth a visit, used to be wholesale only, but now open to all.

bhngardencentre.co.uk/

And don't forget Perrywoods at Tiptree

www.perrywood.co.uk/

Might be in there ourselves. We are having our kitchen floor replaced, so could be eating there every day this week.

"Chelsea Showers Flow " yet again it seems

I love watching it on TV but far to much walking for me to actually attend plus it always seems to rain Chelsea week.