Hampton Court Flower Show

Discussion in 'Events' started by JWK, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    34,049
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +54,090
    I'm thinking of going on Friday.

    Anyone been or planning to go?

    Anything I must not miss? (apart from the rain)
     
    JWK, Jul 6, 2011
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. simbad

    simbad Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2011
    Messages:
    2,422
    Location:
    Lincolnshire
    Ratings:
    +3,318
    Lucky you John, sooo wish I was going especially this year as Polliesdaylilies are in the plant heritage tent, don't miss them :), also Coldharbour nursery have a stand in the floral marquee,they're also hosta and hemerocallis specialists,unfortunately, or maybe not :happydance:,I'll be sunning myself on a Minorcan beach tomorrow.
     
    • Like Like x 1
      simbad, Jul 7, 2011
      #2 Quote in Conversation
    • JWK

      JWK Gardener Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jun 3, 2008
      Messages:
      34,049
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      Surrey
      Ratings:
      +54,090
      Thanks simbad. I've got the tickets so I'll be there tomorrow. I've watched some of the coverage on iplayer and the show gardens look really good, there was also a long clip of a day lily grower who has a stand there (Brooks nursery IIRC) showing some modern daylilies - so I'll try and get to see that and the ones you mention.
       
      JWK, Jul 7, 2011
      #3 Quote in Conversation
    • JWK

      JWK Gardener Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jun 3, 2008
      Messages:
      34,049
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      Surrey
      Ratings:
      +54,090
      Oh and I forgot to wish you a happy holiday, have a great time :)
       
      JWK, Jul 7, 2011
      #4 Quote in Conversation
    • HarryS

      HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

      Joined:
      Aug 28, 2010
      Messages:
      8,906
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Wigan
      Ratings:
      +16,255
      Hi John
      Just been watching the Hampton court programme on TV , once you got past all the totally impractical show gardens, there was an item on a nursery that produce standard roses. They looked incredible in the half and quarter standard size. I have never really been a rose person - so maybe its a sign of getting old :D
      If you do get a chance to see their display please drop a line on this thread :thumbsup:
       
      • Like Like x 1
        HarryS, Jul 8, 2011
        #5 Quote in Conversation
      • JWK

        JWK Gardener Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jun 3, 2008
        Messages:
        34,049
        Gender:
        Male
        Location:
        Surrey
        Ratings:
        +54,090
        Sorry Harry I must have missed that rose stand, there were some spectacular displays especially in the hertigage tent, perhaps it was there.

        simbad, I saw Polliesdayliliesand was sorely tempted to buy one or two but already had my hands full by then.

        The upside down garden was a different idea and very popular, I liked it:
        [​IMG]

        They give you mirrors as you go in:
        [​IMG]

        The Virtual garden was my favourite:
        [​IMG]

        And a Jungle/Tropical garden, just looks like home:
        [​IMG]

        The crowds weren't too bad, the exhibitors were mostly on-hand and took time to explain their ideas so all in all it was a really nice day.
         
        • Like Like x 6
          JWK, Jul 9, 2011
          #6 Quote in Conversation
        • Phil A

          Phil A Guest

          Ratings:
          +0
          Great Pics John, glad you enjoyed it. Like the jungle one, but it would make me want to go fishing too much:heehee:
           
          Phil A, Jul 9, 2011
          #7 Quote in Conversation
        • moyra

          moyra A knackered Veteran Gardener

          Joined:
          Sep 17, 2005
          Messages:
          6,665
          Gender:
          Female
          Occupation:
          Retired
          Location:
          South East Essex
          Ratings:
          +9,817
          My neice won a silver gilt for her entry into the show.
          Not sure what it was entitled. She won a bronze there last year so she has improved cannot be bad for a beginner into this sort of thing.
           
          moyra, Jul 14, 2011
          #8 Quote in Conversation
        • JWK

          JWK Gardener Staff Member

          Joined:
          Jun 3, 2008
          Messages:
          34,049
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          Surrey
          Ratings:
          +54,090
          I wonder if she did the Italian Edible Garden, I'll try and recall the name and PM you
           
          JWK, Jul 14, 2011
          #9 Quote in Conversation
        • miraflores

          miraflores Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Apr 16, 2006
          Messages:
          5,484
          Location:
          mean daily minimum temperatures -1 -2
          Ratings:
          +2,389
          • Like Like x 1
            miraflores, Jul 17, 2011
            #10 Quote in Conversation
          • shiney

            shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

            Joined:
            Jul 3, 2006
            Messages:
            67,272
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired - Last Century!!!
            Location:
            Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
            Ratings:
            +134,098

            I know it's a bit late now but try not to miss the entrance. :heehee:
             
            • Like Like x 1
              shiney, Jul 17, 2011
              #11 Quote in Conversation
            Loading...
            Similar Threads - Hampton Court Flower
            1. Fat Controller

              HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW IMPORTANT INFO!

              Fat Controller, Jun 26, 2024, in forum: Off-Topic Discussion
              Replies:
              12
              Views:
              1,710
              Busy-Lizzie
              Jun 28, 2024
            2. strongylodon

              Hampton Court Flower Show

              strongylodon, Jul 5, 2018, in forum: Members Gallery
              Replies:
              3
              Views:
              793
              JWK
              Jul 6, 2018
            3. JWK

              Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

              JWK, Jul 4, 2015, in forum: Events
              Replies:
              7
              Views:
              1,307
              Spruce
              Jul 5, 2015
            4. Fat Controller

              Hampton Court Flower Show - some advice

              Fat Controller, Jun 26, 2015, in forum: Off-Topic Discussion
              Replies:
              18
              Views:
              3,158
              JWK
              Jul 3, 2015
            5. Fat Controller

              Hampton Court Flower Show - a caution!

              Fat Controller, Jul 8, 2013, in forum: Events
              Replies:
              7
              Views:
              1,251
              "M"
              Jul 9, 2013

            Share This Page

            1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
              By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
              Accept Learn More...
              Dismiss Notice