malvern spring show

[theothermarg]

i,m off to malvern tomorrow never been there before just seen it on G/W and expect to get wet but what the hell i,m going to enjoy myself ;D
marg

[theothermarg]

[glosterwomble]

I was hoping to go tomorrow (Sunday) but not sure if the weather will hold out! We went last year for the first time and it was GREAT!!! (Only lived in the area all my life and it takes me until now to go!)  ;D

[theothermarg]

had a good day managed to dodge most of the showers joe swift was the speaker so we didn,t hang about there! show gardens were good the squatters
one was the best in our opinion bought 2 globe artichokes at £1 each and some blue flags, the plants paving stones or fluttery things!! we left quite early before the rush i was glad to as my ankle was playing up avery good day out
marg

[glosterwomble]

Just got back from Malvern show, had the most AMAZING day!!! It poured  :'( (and I do mean poured!!!) with rain all day, after about 3 hours my feet were like they were in a bog!!! But we still managed to have an amazing time, bought a twisted iron sculpture/plant support from the people that Carol Klein borrowed one from on Gardener's world prog. and bought a great big (HUGE!) willow wigwam, plus loads of plants and 'stole' loads of ideas  ;) . It's a brilliant show, I would urge people to go to their nearest RHS or similar show they are such inspiring places!

[Deb P]

But we still managed to have an amazing time, bought a twisted iron sculpture/plant support from the people that Carol Klein borrowed one from on Gardener's world prog.

What was the name of the company that made those, have you any idea? I saw those on the show and liked them, couldn't remember the company name though! Were they horrifically expensive?

[glosterwomble]

the one we bought was different to the one on gardener's world, ours is called a steel tree and it cost £40 which I was happy to pay, the company is called 'Straysparks' creative metal 91 Charlton, Radstock, Bath BA3 5TN Tel. 07729 422657   www.straysparks.co.uk

They were a very nice couple, really helpful and not at all pushy. I'm chuffed to bits with our purchase and would recommend them to anyone, they had some lovely things.

[Deb P]

Thanks for that, methinks I may have to part with some birthday money.... ;D