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Oh I forgot about the paper as well! Never mind if you can't find it.I'd be interested in any ideas for my garden bench. Its more about simplicity in the construction, so any ideas are welcome.

I wouldn't class it as cheating per se however it might cause problems for yourself if you mention it to the judges and next year they explicitly mention in the rules that the use of hydroponics is prohibited...:oBesides there's all kind of odd ways people grow Veg for competitions:yez: I...

Been to this show today and there's still 1 day (tomorrow) left if anybodies interested. There was a very good selection of plants, bulbs, seeds ect lots of gardening tools and furniture (some quite unique) also lots of local produce... like yummy Giggly Pig Sausages... several stands selling...

Been a few years since I had been and said i woudl not go back as it was starting to not look like alfower show. But a freidn and I decide to give it a try yeterday on their 1st day as it was a fantasit hot summers day. Well done Dundee it as a fantastic day at the show yesterday and good...

Hi all, Please find details for the wonderful Birmingham Gardeners' Show at Kings Heath Park in Birmingham. Birmingham Gardenersâ?? Show 2010 Kings Heath Park, Birmingham 4-5 Sept 2010 Sat 10am â?? 6pm Sun 10am â?? 5pm Ticket Prices: Adult - Advance: £5.50 Concession - Advance:...

Will be off to this on thursday. Due to its size, its now being held in West Bay, so DONT go to Melplash. Been going for a few years, big flower & veg competition, lots of stalls, sheep, pigs, moo moos, llamas etc. Its right next to my West Bay veg plot too. I thought i'd already...

Hi lollybus Norfolkians are lucky to live where we do, nice countryside I usually catch the garden show at the showground but missed it this year (other commitments) but I'll get there for the spring show next year. might even see you there??.Pete

We didn't make it - too busy clearing out an old shed at in laws, that hadn't been looked at for 15 years. The bindweed had had a whale of a time in there. Sounds like a great day out - I'll keep an eye out for it next year.

Thanks shiney, will do.

What a lovely post Miraflores.... Although you made me blush........:luv:

:rotfl::rotfl: Nope Not Roddy don't you worry... :rotfl: I actually used to think he was a bit of a creep in the "Margaret days",,!!! :hehe: He since seems to have found a respectable niche now though.. :dh: Surprise..!! :D Sadly Melinda I think these sort of shows are tailor made to rip you off...

We're having our regular every-other-year Open Gardens weekend here in Montacute, Somerset next weekend, 24th and 25th of July. There should be about 16 gardens open.Have a look at for more details.StevePS - my garden is not open! I seem to have the national collection of...

If anyone is within driving reach of the village of Lode (between Cambridge and Newmarket) they have their garden open day this coming Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. It is always worth a visit. Although they only have four gardens open the cottage garden of Richard Ayres (ex head gardener of...

I've taken some (terrible quality) screen caps of my friends garden at Hampton court, don't forget to check out the coverage on the bbc!

Hello Blue,glad you had a great time at Gardeners World Live,I find it more intimate than the other big shows ,you do actualy get to meet the celebs. if you want to. Lovely pic. of Alice,I got to meet her there last year,she IS very special.

Well Im back ! My feet don't belong to me :hehe: Im shattered. But what a great day it's been. I listened to Monty Don and Alys Fowler ( she is so nice and sat munching on raw broad beans like she does on Edible garden ) and loved the Floral Hall. Horticulture at it's best. I bought a couple of...

Olá mira ... xx What lovely photographs ... I love that pink Acer with the contrasting Iris, such a lovely looking space, and I saw that strawbery display on the TV, and those carnivorous plants are amazing ... Aldi had some today but they were only 1cm tall .. :hehe: Thank you so much...

Some more faces to put to names.:gnthb:

We hear you loud and clear Rob......exiting time for you all.. Urban /chic :gnthb:............Looking forward to seeing it on the BBC in High Definition. GOOD LUCK.

There is wonderful open garden scheme happening in Jersey. I was lucky enough to come across the scheme on a recent trip to the island and saw some of the very best private gardens in Jersey, rarely accessible to the public. Another bonus was that all proceeds raised are donated to charity.I...