Chelsea Flower Show

[LoveCurryPies]

Anyone ever been?

[Claretforshaw]

Quite a few times, my cousin presented there for many years, he won some golds, silvers and silver gilts etc until he got on in years and the RHS preferred and encouraged the younger presenters with bigger sponsorship, An experience to go there even if you are not a keen gardener.

[catcatcher]

Been to three shows in the last five years. Best advice is to get there early- at opening time, 8am. Gets packed from ten when the coaches arrive then less so when they leave at four.

Food courts also get packed but you can book certain restaurants which I would recommend. If you buy tickets on line and a guide book they post it out about a week before you go so you can look at the restaurants and make a reservation before you arrive.

You quite often see Monty Don and co filming.

[LoveCurryPies]

I like Monty Don. He has that passion and enthusiasm that Geoff Hamilton used to show. Thanks for advice.

[ontario claret]

I've never been, but I've gotten planted many times in my life.