tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post3494486309798670875..comments2024-03-17T17:14:03.259+00:00Comments on The Urban Veg Patch: My RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 (Day one)Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-5697751499382556622014-06-06T20:15:57.776+01:002014-06-06T20:15:57.776+01:00Haha! It shows that we're all gardeners, every...Haha! It shows that we're all gardeners, everyone loved the greenhouse! It was certainly one that you could imagine getting very cosy in. Tv coverage gives very good information about the gardens but it's the opportunity to stop and really look that being there gives. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-50788053678294291192014-06-06T20:13:24.847+01:002014-06-06T20:13:24.847+01:00It's a memorable phrase, Bridget, and one that...It's a memorable phrase, Bridget, and one that we should all take to heart. I really respect the way that Dan Pearson gardens, he's very sensitive to the spirit of a place and designs and gardens in a gentle way. A great man to listen to. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-50613704884682376132014-06-06T20:08:23.140+01:002014-06-06T20:08:23.140+01:00Oh I did, Sue. A rare day out and all the more pr...Oh I did, Sue. A rare day out and all the more precious for it. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-59516383512433572942014-06-06T20:07:47.800+01:002014-06-06T20:07:47.800+01:00Ah, brilliant. It was that raspberry pink on the ...Ah, brilliant. It was that raspberry pink on the walls, SO gorgeous, definitely a colour I could live with and I thought the designer had chosen very well given the Italian theme. I liked the garden a lot and thought it a shame he got only bronze - there was a lot to consider in that garden.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-16147751426818547562014-06-06T20:05:35.850+01:002014-06-06T20:05:35.850+01:00Thanks, Flighty! I thought you'd like the gre...Thanks, Flighty! I thought you'd like the greenhouse, it was a beauty and with cold frames on the outside! Meeting the people behind Thrive was the absolute cherry on the cake for me; definitely one of the most worthwhile conversations I've had for a while and a cause well worth supporting.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-5276070510639811622014-06-06T20:03:26.303+01:002014-06-06T20:03:26.303+01:00Thank you, Endah. For a gardener, there's cer...Thank you, Endah. For a gardener, there's certainly a lot to see and marvel over at Chelsea.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-87134162357736879702014-06-06T20:02:19.648+01:002014-06-06T20:02:19.648+01:00… Just like I did with your beautiful greenhouse, ...… Just like I did with your beautiful greenhouse, Erin! It's lovely to hear from you again, so pleased as I've been able to find your blog again! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-8861645192345213142014-06-06T20:01:30.055+01:002014-06-06T20:01:30.055+01:00Definitely Jessica! I'd be outside all year ro...Definitely Jessica! I'd be outside all year round with a greenhouse like that. Next post, I'll show you the armchair that was in the greenhouse. Everyone needs somewhere to sit while eating tea and cake … ! ;)Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-32225465811968173162014-06-06T20:00:17.903+01:002014-06-06T20:00:17.903+01:00I was glad of the walk from the Royal Albert Hall ...I was glad of the walk from the Royal Albert Hall (next door to where the lecture was held) back to Knightsbridge tube station to clear my head a bit! Such a lot to think about - and the realisation of having get your thoughts in order for a blog post! Such a lot to think about! But good, definitely very very good. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-8148537237792955992014-06-06T19:57:46.613+01:002014-06-06T19:57:46.613+01:00It was certainly well covered between blogs and tv...It was certainly well covered between blogs and tv this year - you probably saw more of the show than I did, even though I was there! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-10919474337969940212014-06-06T19:56:24.699+01:002014-06-06T19:56:24.699+01:00Isn't it just the business, Joanne! Actually,...Isn't it just the business, Joanne! Actually, there was a very comfy leather armchair in the greenhouse but they'd put a very realistic but nonetheless pretend cat on the seat - probably to stop people having a rest there! If you ever do get tickets to Chelsea, I'd recommend trying to find a hotel to stay in - your feet will thank you for it! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-49629434237303685422014-06-06T19:54:02.793+01:002014-06-06T19:54:02.793+01:00I felt quite the little paparazzi zooming around w...I felt quite the little paparazzi zooming around with my camera on the wrong side of the fence and it was so nice to have a proper chat with the designer. Special. I went twice last year as well and it definitely makes a difference; you see things you missed the first time around. (I managed to miss half the great pavilion and the artisan gardens last year!) There's a lot to take in during one day isn't there - well done for doing the show and then the travelling! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-38857210228890403162014-06-06T19:50:31.138+01:002014-06-06T19:50:31.138+01:00I'm not sure I'd bother if it wasn't w...I'm not sure I'd bother if it wasn't within easy reach, CJ. It's a lovely show to go to though but not if you have a very long drive home afterwards! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-18111509456066467292014-06-06T19:49:33.738+01:002014-06-06T19:49:33.738+01:00I know exactly what you mean, Mark! I'm afrai...I know exactly what you mean, Mark! I'm afraid that the crowds are part and parcel of these events. Getting there early gives a bit of leeway with the crowds but it soon gets up to speed! I hate being jostled which is why I could go back on another day. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-80697910531000558112014-06-06T19:48:09.170+01:002014-06-06T19:48:09.170+01:00It was the treat of the day for me, Sue. Especial...It was the treat of the day for me, Sue. Especially as Cleve was standing in the garden talking to some guests. *thrilled*Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-8773259900323881712014-06-03T14:56:01.681+01:002014-06-03T14:56:01.681+01:00What a fabulous greenhouse. I watched the coverage...What a fabulous greenhouse. I watched the coverage on tv but there must be so much that you miss unless you're actually there in person. I look forward to hearing more.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-64150787707360278832014-06-02T18:49:28.922+01:002014-06-02T18:49:28.922+01:00To sit gently on the land. A great aspiration in t...To sit gently on the land. A great aspiration in the midst of such vandalism of Mother Earth. Glad you had a lovely day. I've never been to Chelsea but always watch it on TV.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123876034102025397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-2491833947592285722014-05-31T22:18:36.484+01:002014-05-31T22:18:36.484+01:00Looks like you had a lovely and worthwhile day.Looks like you had a lovely and worthwhile day.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-88714869720335713412014-05-31T21:28:59.021+01:002014-05-31T21:28:59.021+01:00I just love the Brand Alley garden, I'm a fan ...I just love the Brand Alley garden, I'm a fan of colour.<br />So many lovely plantings and plants, what a memorable day you had.<br />I shall look forward to a new post on Thrive.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-42960454236210710562014-05-30T17:49:40.860+01:002014-05-30T17:49:40.860+01:00A most enjoyable post, and good pictures. That sur...A most enjoyable post, and good pictures. That sure is a good looking greenhouse. <br />It's good to see you mention Thrive, which is a good cause that I support. <br />I'm looking forward to your, bold, bonkers and beautiful post! Flighty xxFlightyhttp://flightplot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-66272523890605102282014-05-30T12:26:09.435+01:002014-05-30T12:26:09.435+01:00So interesting. I hope someday I can visit there, ...So interesting. I hope someday I can visit there, and learn about a lot of thing.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-70634036643425311742014-05-30T05:53:09.432+01:002014-05-30T05:53:09.432+01:00Caro, I am having serious envy!!Caro, I am having serious envy!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394245146898073227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-898325064623328442014-05-29T22:44:31.735+01:002014-05-29T22:44:31.735+01:00I haven't been to Chelsea for quite a few year...I haven't been to Chelsea for quite a few years and enjoyed reading about your trip. A brick based greenhouse is on my wish list too, time to buy another lottery ticket. :(rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-48063224159942951522014-05-29T21:37:37.496+01:002014-05-29T21:37:37.496+01:00Now that sounds like a very good day out (apart fr...Now that sounds like a very good day out (apart from the crowds and the pushing!) Getting to see a whole range of inspiring gardens and then hearing Dan Pearson and Fergus Garrett talk about gardening... your head must have been buzzing with ideas by the time you got home. Looking forward to your next post, and more photos from the show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-62670825105372751642014-05-29T21:27:22.670+01:002014-05-29T21:27:22.670+01:00An interesting post. I didn' t go to Chelsea t...An interesting post. I didn' t go to Chelsea this year so it is great to read other peoples' impressions of it. I look forward to part two.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.com