Hampton Court Flower show
I'm planning to take my 1st trip to a flower show and go to the Hampton
Court flower show next week. Is this show any good , has anyone ever been before ? |
Hampton Court Flower show
On 29/6/06 14:35, in article
, "Gardening_Convert" wrote: I'm planning to take my 1st trip to a flower show and go to the Hampton Court flower show next week. Is this show any good , has anyone ever been before ? I think it's a lovely show and like it much better than Chelsea because it's more spacious. And of course, you can buy there and then! We're going this year for the first time in ages and are really looking forward to it. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (email address on website) |
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Hampton Court Flower show
On 29 Jun 2006 06:35:05 -0700, "Gardening_Convert"
wrote: I'm planning to take my 1st trip to a flower show and go to the Hampton Court flower show next week. Is this show any good , has anyone ever been before ? I've been once before when I was only mildly interested. I enjoyed it but completely underestimated how big it is! I am going this year (Saturday 8th) and am looking forward to being able to buy some things to bring back and stick in my garden - I have a very long list from the Chelsea Flower Show ;-) As with all these shows be prepared to be on your feet for a long time, take a packed lunch and something to drink, take some time to plan if you've got the programme in advance and try to keep relaxed when it gets busy - as it will. The only other tips that I've gleaned from reading posts are take something to sit on like a bin bag or towel in case the ground is wet. The other important tip which was invaluable for Chelsea is take a notebook, pen and camera. It hadn't dawned on me to take a notebook and pen (duh!) and yet it was the thing I used most. -- Paul C |
Hampton Court Flower show
Colin wrote I'm planning to take my 1st trip to a flower show and go to the Hampton Court flower show next week. Is this show any good , has anyone ever been before ? Been lots of times. It is a good show, plenty of room so lots of walking on uneven grass...be warned, wear very comfortable shoes with a good tread, especially if it's wet. Don't drive to the show, the traffic in the Hampton Court area will be horrendous even by the standards of that area, use the train, Hampton Station is just across the bridge and they normally run a shuttle river boat across direct to the show. If you have to come a long distance and want to drive then park near another station and still get the train in, it will save a lot of time and frustration. Not enough places to sit and I've never found the food much cop btw but then that is true for all RHS shows. Weather forecast is for it to be quite hot so take some water and a hat/turban/umbrella. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
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