Natalie wrote:

LOL;-)... Did I?? Hold me back!-)....

Got a rather nice clematis 'Mooshine', some small Narcissi, 1 Hardy
Fuchsia 'Preston Guild' and a Rheum. Avoided replacing the tree fern..
1 because they were very expensive.. I will probably pick one up at a
future Fouroaks or something,.. 2 because they need a bit more care
than I have time for at the mo.

Now I just need to get out there and dig and plant all this stuff;-))

Re the smaller number of exhibitors.. I think it may be partly 'cos
Ally Pally is 'out of the way' compared to some other venues and
secondly due to the cost for the exhibitors.. We had a friend showing
there the 1st 2 years and for a small operation like his it isn't
cheap..

http://www.fortunecity.com/westwood/sand/418/index.htm

Rather out of date site but AFAIK he is still in Kent;-)
//
Jim

Do you know whether Pioneer Plants were there? They are the Nursery I took
you to near Letchworth.

Natalie

Didn't notice them.. Bell Bar was there though. Oddly I didn't get
hold of a list of exhibitors.. Apart from the large ones at the end of
each hall I didin't see any for taking away.

//
Jim