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Post by Jasmine on Apr 30, 2012 17:06:30 GMT
Some of her plants had been frosted as they were stuck in a corner of a poly tunnel. Oops Crocus! ;D
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Post by Auricula on Apr 30, 2012 17:50:09 GMT
I won't buy from Crocus - only ever had one good plant from them.... my paeony - and it remains to be seen whether it flowers this year  |
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Post by Jasmine on May 2, 2012 6:42:18 GMT
There is an article on 3 gardens and their designers in this months Gardens Illustrated.
It's Sarah Price who is doing the Telegraph garden. She often does wafty pot suggestions in Gardens Illustrated! She takes up quite a bit of the magazine this month!
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Post by Dutchy on May 2, 2012 8:20:54 GMT
Ah Chelsea. ;D A full week of intensive Beeb covering coming up. Ah to be able to go there. Hm no such luck I fear even though I am a member of the RHS and could get a cheaper ticket. Ah well maybe next year.
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Post by Auricula on May 2, 2012 8:21:28 GMT
Must remember to buy it - thanks  |
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Post by Jilly on May 2, 2012 8:49:36 GMT
Getting excited now  Has been a bit of a change of plan though, I'm afraid I'm going to have to meet you ladies at the show. Went to book my train ticket on line yesterday & the difference in price between before & after 9am is such a complete rip off that it doesn't look like I'm going to be in London until after 10am i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/sad.gif Jillyx |
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Post by Jasmine on May 2, 2012 11:39:54 GMT
That's a shame Jilly but I know what you mean. OH keps muttering darkly about how much a peak ticket is going to cost him. This is the chap who uses the train for free 5 days a week and up til now has been able to get away with sitting in first class!
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Post by Jilly on May 2, 2012 15:23:29 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on May 2, 2012 15:38:27 GMT
Absolutely - I second that!! ;D
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Post by Jilly on May 2, 2012 15:45:03 GMT
I'm just hoping the weather improves. I remember as a fashion conscious teenager days out being ruined by my Mum's obsession with a collection of Pac-a-Macs that she carried in the bottom of her bag on all occasions. She used to try to force them on Dad & I whenever the weather looked a bit grey i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/rolleyes.gif Was thinking the other day, I wonder if they still sell them  Jillyx |
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Post by Auricula on May 2, 2012 17:25:25 GMT
Don't worry Jilly, we'll meet up in good time for lunch and Pimms ;D They DO still sell pack a macs... and.....I saw an old girl the other day wearing one of those rain hoods, the sort that tie under the chin and you concertina them up to put them away ;D I've been looking through my wardrobe......can't decide between the fascinator or the tiara ;D ;D
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Post by Jilly on May 2, 2012 17:55:14 GMT
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Post by Auricula on May 2, 2012 18:04:07 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on May 2, 2012 18:14:37 GMT
It's not going to be raining by then!!! ;D
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Post by Jasmine on May 3, 2012 8:47:15 GMT
There is an article on 3 gardens and their designers in this months Gardens Illustrated. It's Sarah Price who is doing the Telegraph garden. She often does wafty pot suggestions in Gardens Illustrated! She takes up quite a bit of the magazine this month! Read more last night. It's not just 3 gardens covered in the mag most of them are, in fact most of GI is based on Chelsea! |
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Post by purplejulia on May 3, 2012 18:46:47 GMT
Don't worry Jilly, we'll meet up in good time for lunch and Pimms ;D They DO still sell pack a macs... and.....I saw an old girl the other day wearing one of those rain hoods, the sort that tie under the chin and you concertina them up to put them away ;D I've been looking through my wardrobe......can't decide between the fascinator or the tiara ;D ;D I'm sorry I didn't read this thread earlier, as I would have loved to have met up with you lovely girls.   Wednesday sold out long ago. I phoned the official ticket office and you can turn up on the day and chance your luck with a return. I may just do that. Already got my Hampton Court ticket for afternoon 3 July. |
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Post by Jasmine on May 3, 2012 18:49:07 GMT
It would be brilliant to see you there PJ!
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Post by purplejulia on May 3, 2012 18:54:08 GMT
Yes it would be great to meet up Jasmine. It's not difficult for me to get there, so I might just turn up and hope it rains. |
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Post by Jasmine on May 3, 2012 18:58:54 GMT
Nooo! To the rain...not you turning up PJ! ;D
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Post by Auricula on May 3, 2012 19:10:20 GMT
Oh yes, it would be lovely if you could get in and come too PJ - I'm really looking forward to it |
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Post by purplejulia on May 3, 2012 19:14:04 GMT
Yes, Auricula, I really would like to meet up too. I'll get to the gates very early in the morning and join the queue. It might be easier to get just 1 ticket.
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Post by Auricula on May 3, 2012 19:15:27 GMT
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Post by Jilly on May 4, 2012 7:51:47 GMT
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Post by purplejulia on May 4, 2012 9:06:12 GMT
Thanks Jilly. It would be great to meet you. In the 70s I queued all night for Bob Dylan tickets, so in my older years, I'll try my luck lining up at the gates of the Chelsea Flower Show.  |
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Post by Jasmine on May 4, 2012 15:31:14 GMT
Sounds like a fair exchange in the passage of time PJ! ;D
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Post by purplejulia on May 11, 2012 9:35:25 GMT
Yippee, I've just bought a ticket on official RHS website. I was told last week none were left for 23rd May and I'd have to queue up on the day. I suspect tickets have been returned cos of bad weather in the last few weeks. So really looking forward to meeting Jas, Auricula and Jilly. |
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Post by Jilly on May 11, 2012 11:05:23 GMT
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Post by Auricula on May 11, 2012 11:09:59 GMT
Horrah!! |
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Post by Jasmine on May 11, 2012 19:22:39 GMT
Brilliant! ;D
I know Jilly's coming up a bit later but what time do you think we'll meet Auricula. OH's train gets into London Bridge at 7 but I'm happy to go and find a coffee somewhere.
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Post by Auricula on May 12, 2012 8:06:54 GMT
Hmm... My coach should arrive at 6.40am so I'll be ready to get into Chelsea when it opens at 8, but am not sure where's the best place to meet up  I'll be coming from Victoria coach / train / tube station. We can meet inside Chelsea ( there are several gates if I remember rightly) or somewhere en route......................................I'll definitely need coffee after 10hrs on a bus ;D |
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Nice one PJ, see you there 
I'll be coming from Victoria coach / train / tube station. We can meet inside Chelsea ( there are several gates if I remember rightly) or somewhere en route......................................I'll definitely need coffee after 10hrs on a bus ;D