It seemed packed, which isn’t surprising as I think we have
all been aching to get out to coo at different spring flowering bulbs and try
and remember how much cash was in your wallet waiting to be spent.
For me, by far the most exciting thing was having Crug Farm
there.... it always amazes me how I don’t really know any of the plants on
their stand. I did wonder if I would manage to be able to buy any plants from
them, as by the time I got there Mark
and Gaz seemed to have already bought everything they had to offer! However
I managed to get a Veratrum grandiflorum and then a Chrysosplenium macrophyllum
and Beesia calthiofolia on their suggestion.
Another change was to add in the potato fair element...a
good move and something which others have been doing for a while, however the other
hall did seem rather sparse and my companions were a little grumpy how there weren’t
any plant stands in there. Things with the London shows do seem to be going in
the right direction, thank you RHS! However
it would be great to see some new nurseries there...with all the same stands
(and some very similar displays) it can seem a bit déjà vu. Perhaps discounts for first time exhibitors?
However an enjoyable trip out, with some very good company
and proper motivation to get things going again in the garden.
a potato mandela? mmm. |
I think I would struggle putting a slice of this citrus in my gin... |
Some fabulous foliage, and a very exotic Impatien.. |
It was great to see you again Clive, we didnt quite buy everything from Crug, but did come home with a few choice plants :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like there was even sunshine! What a fun show and I would love the chance to shop the Crug Farm booth.
ReplyDeleteI wish it was closer then I would have made a visit.
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