RHS Show - Cardiff

[chris]

2012 RHS Show Cardiff / RHS Gardening


20th-22nd April

Anyone going? My wife saw a poster up in a shop... so might be going. Haven't been to one before -any good?

[Mikey]

Didn't know it even existed. I'd love to go but that is my daughters birthday weekend and we are off camping, weather permitting. I like bute park, its very pretty, and generally quiet.

[veggiechicken]

I've been most years and will probably go again this year.
Fancy a meet-up anyone?
I've never been to any of the big RHS shows and I guess this is just a tiddler in comparison but its on the doorstep and that's a bonus! Lots of stalls selling gadgets, plants and FOOD! Talks, show gardens etc.
2012 RHS Show Cardiff / RHS Gardening
I don't mind which day I go!

[chris]

I'd probably be going on the Saturday.. will speak with el when she's back later in the week!

Camping in bute park, mikey?

[jackie j]

Would love to go but OH's birthday Saturday, Daughter rowing race, also our anniversary 15th, DIL (no 3 ) birthday 15th, eldest son and daughter -in - law( no 1) 1st wedding anniversary 16th, Daughters birthday 30th, eldest son's birthday 1st may. Expensive month

[Mikey]

Camping in bute park, mikey?

No mate I'm off to whitemead forest of dean I've heard its very nice.

[ladylottie]

No mate I'm off to whitemead forest of dean I've heard its very nice.

I've been to Whitemead off and on for years - in fact before it was turned into the super site it is today and while it was still just a campsite for civil service employees. Lots for the kids to do, free swimming pool with jaccuzi, steam room and sauna. Millions of walks in the area plus cycle trails. Also if you're into birdwatching, the RSPB Nagshead Nature reserve is just across the road from the site.

About a dozen of us usually hire 4 apartments there - it's so reasonable!

I used to live not far from Parkend. There are two pubs in the village, the Fountain and the Woodman - both serve good food but I personally prefer the Woodman.
Have a great time

[cardiffsteve]

I may go on the sunday and wait for the sell off, pick up a few plants and lots of veg, cheap.
I went last year for 20 minutes. Long story, family problems.
I like going to Hampton court, imo its the best.
Chelsea is too crowded not been there for years though

[ladylottie]

Sorry, I can't go on any of the days - Friday at a funeral followed by monthly meal with the other (retired) divisional secretaries, Saturday walking up the Sugar Loaf from Abergavenny, Sunday at church on morning followed by lunch at someone's house.
Maybe another year.........

[veggiechicken]

Anyone thought any more about going to this? I'm going to book in advance 'cos it cheaper!

[marchogaeth]

I've thought about it but I just don't see how I can get there without spending Sunday half killing myself to get on top of everything else I've got to do. Have a great time VC and anyone else who gets there.

[veggiechicken]

So who is going and when? Or would you rather not tell me?

[chris]

I'm in two minds now.. I lost last weekend due to my wife having friends over and then having to go out, so lost time on my plot..

Sunday could be a possibility. Who else is going?

[chris]

Right, come on then south walian folk. Who's going?

I'm hoping to get a load of sowing and work done tonight [fingers crossed it's not going to belt it down as it has been] so should be good to go!

[veggiechicken]

I'm going, Chris but I may go Saturday as I'll go in on the bus to avoid the parking hassle, and there are more buses on Saturday. The Sunday sell-off is tempting but I'd deffo need the car for that.