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    Is anyone going this year? I went last year and it was brilliant.

  • #2
    I want to - but it is a bit far.................
    Although ryanair have cheap flights.



    Damn, just checked - they're not so cheap anymore. Was 30 euros return last time I looked. It's 100 euros now.
    So I won't be going after all.
    Last edited by tootles; 23-06-2009, 06:29 PM. Reason: mean ryanair
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    • #3
      yes, i'm going on the 10th......my 1st time to a big RHS flower show. i'm really looking forward to it.
      Last edited by kiwirach; 23-06-2009, 06:46 PM.
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      • #4
        I'd love to go, but a bit too far! For those of you who do, can't wait to hear all about it!
        Bernie aka DDL

        Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things

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        • #5
          Im going on the 10th as well

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          • #6
            Hampton Court Flower Show sounds painful!
            The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.
            Brian Clough

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            • #7
              I hate these shows People go cos its the place to go not because they have any interest.
              My phone has more Processing power than the Computers NASA used to fake the Moon Landings

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              • #8
                Originally posted by NOG View Post
                I hate these shows People go cos its the place to go not because they have any interest.
                Far less so than Chelsea which seems to have become the Celebs day out. Hampton Court is a much better show. More relaxed, more space, better buying opportunuities and easier to talk to the show garden designers.

                IMO most people are there through their interest in gardening, not becuase it's the place to be seen.

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                • #9
                  Unfortunately I can't go this year because of work commitments but went two years ago for the first time and really enjoyed it. Loads of people who had been to Chelsea as well said they preferred Hampton Court.
                  AKA Angie

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                  • #10
                    If thats the case I my go to Hampton Court after all.
                    My phone has more Processing power than the Computers NASA used to fake the Moon Landings

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                    • #11
                      sorry for resurrecting an older thread, but ITS TODAY!!!!!......I'm so excited to be going....i have 3 camera batteries, 4 1GB memory cards and some money, and i'll be off soon to get from the top of NE London, to the bottom of SW London!!.
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                      • #12
                        I went to the show on Wednesday.
                        It definitely reflected the recession. Less show gardens, less water and many regular exhibitors absent. The Daily Mail tent was gone and fewer exhibits from overseas. Even garden marginalia such as lighting and irrigation was on the thin side although if you wanted to buy a Bahay Kubo (nipa hut) there was plenty more choice. Saying that the floral marquee was an absolute wonder with a wealth of top class displays worthy of their gold medals and the Karst garden from Slovenia was spot on with faultless attention to detail deserving its 'best small garden' award.

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                        • #13
                          Would love to go, too far Im afraid............if any one does go - any chance of any photos?
                          Bernie aka DDL

                          Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things

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                          • #14
                            well i'm back now....

                            Rana, what you say is interesting.....this was my first time at a big flower show, and i have to say i came away disappointed. i felt it was more a big retail experience than a garden inspiration experience......off the top of my head, nothing made me go wow!. i will have to check back thru the photos tho, cos i am shattered, sore and blistered!!!.
                            i have photos, so i will select a few, resize them and add them to the thread.
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