On 7/7/06 18:04, in article ,
"Paul Corfield" wrote:

On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 23:00:17 +0100, Sacha wrote:

We got back today, having spent all of yesterday at the Show. We thought
the 'Volvo garden' absolutely lovely, really beautiful. Has anyone else
been yet?

I go tomorrow. The Volvo garden looked splendid on the telly last
night. I'm also delighted to see that Medwyns of Anglesey who do the
amazing fruit and veg stand, that got the Tudor Rose, are exhibiting.
They've opted not to do Chelsea any more so I thought I would never see
an exhibit from them - I'm looking forward to that.

It took my breath away. I don't think I've ever seen anything so perfectly
executed and you will have seen that Medwyn male is ill so Medwyn female has
been in charge with his sickbed input. It's a triumph beyond belief. When
you look at it, you'd swear those vegetables were made of china and
suspended for your enjoyment.
In no way is this a criticism but I had the impression that the marking was
very strict - very. There's nothing wrong with that, IMO but some that I
would have sworn would get a gold got a Silver Gilt or a Silver and some got
a Bronze. To be marked at all is an honour but the choices are extremely
stringent, IMO and will, I hope be reflected at Chelsea next year.
One particular exhibit which I liked very much didn't receive the award I -
in my ignorance - would have expected but when I mentioned this to Ray, he
pointed out that none of the plants in a block planting weren't in flower to
demonstrate their potential. Such very small details can result in a lower
award or even none. But the work put into all these displays justifies some
kind of pat on the back in itself, IMO. They were just glorious.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(email address on website)