South Wales meet-up at the RHS Show Cardiff 19-21 April

[cardiffsteve]

Glad you all had a good day, you certainly had nice weather.

[veggiechicken]

I think it was the best ever, both for weather and company. We've left you a few plants - and just a few seeds Hope the sun shines on you tomorrow

[bearded bloke]

Yay,we are home again after a nice scenic trip through the Brecon Beacons & the Black Hills Was nice to meet you all thanks for the seed swaps,the amiable banter & most deffo the weather that VC arranged specially for the day
Oh & while I remember ...........

[veggiechicken]

^^^^^Seeds of which are available from the VSP
Glad you enjoyed yourselves 'Twas good

[bearded bloke]

These two were brilliant .......





My favourite was .. The Bodger's Garden ....





Cardiff castle in the sushine,with magnolia trees coming into bloom ...




Favourite purchase of the day ...

[cardiffsteve]

I think it was the best ever, both for weather and companyWe've left you a few plants Hope the sun shines on you tomorrow

Thanks for leaving some stuff to buy.
Its supposed to be raining from midday

[veggiechicken]

Good photos BB
I liked the Bodger's garden too as it looked a bit like mine - including the Three-cornered leeks All I need is a Bodger's shelter.....I'm sure that can be arranged
That cactus looks a bit vicious

[veggiechicken]

Thanks for leaving some stuff to buy.
Its supposed to be raining from midday

That might work in your favour as visitors will leave if it rains too much - leaving more plants to be sold off for you to snap up

[bearded bloke]

Yep,the spikes growing upwards are near 2" long but apparently it has a really nice flower,got 2 others & the replacement I was looking for,ordered her a replacement for the one that flowered then died a couple of years back,picking that up at the Harrogate show in the autumn


Did in camera zoom to see how it was constructed .........

[cardiffsteve]

Who, who were the owls? Did they come from Ebbw Vale sanctuary?
I hope it was be nice to see them again.

[veggiechicken]

Yes, Steve, the Ebbw Vale owls. They're on the left, beyond the big marquee, tucked away at the back in the peace and quiet. I love the way you can talk to them and they seem to be listening, with the occasional wink, then, as if they're bored to tears, they swivel their heads around and you're left talking to the backs of their heads. Wish I could do that

[Hazel at the Hill]

My favourite was .. The Bodger's Garden ....
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Bodger's garden is too neat underfoot to be real!

Cardiff castle in the sushine,with magnolia trees coming into bloom ...
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That's funny - I'm in love with that gothic tower in the middle there - but I've been to Cardiff castle and don't remember that? Are you sure you were in the right place??!

Actually, what I remember mostly from the visit, with my big sis Helen, is the guided tour guide taking one look at each of us and saying 'oh - sisters!', and Helen and I looking at each other and saying simultaneously 'But I don't look anything like you!

........... then, as if they're bored to tears, they swivel their heads around and you're left talking to the backs of their heads. Wish I could do that

I know people who can do that when I talk to them!! There is a moral there somewhere!

[chilli_grower]

hi all, glad you all had fun.

I was in bed from 11am yesterday, to 6:30am this morning with stomach bug!

And I still feel terrible.

Looks like I wont be going anywhere today.

I might even have to stay off work tomorrow...

[veggiechicken]

Awww, Get well soon, CG
I have some seeds for you from BB - chilli and tomato seeds

Enjoy your day - whoever is going to the show - its still dry and sunny-ish

[bearded bloke]

That's funny - I'm in love with that gothic tower in the middle there - but I've been to Cardiff castle and don't remember that? Are you sure you were in the right place??!

That was from Bute Park Hazel,a better view is to be had from the animal wall ....





Loved this planter ........





And the matching drinks chiller .....





I feel we shall return for a more general look around the Cardiff area as it seems there is a lot of interesting "stuff" to see & do there,so BIG thanks to VC for inspiring the visit this weekend from me & she