Tatton Flower Show

As per my previous post, after joining the Royal Horticultural Soc. 'She who must be obeyed and I went to the annual show at Tatton Park. Being a little concerned about the popularity of the show and therefore the vehicular access, I took advice from a friend who told me they were very efficient and parking was not a problem. I took this dear friend too literally, and followed the signs for the show from the M60 motorway. To cut a long story short, the signs took me a long and ridiculous detour and the journey took 2 hours instead of an estimated 40 minutes. I will remember for next year and go my own route. (Should anyone want chapter and verse on this story, e-mail/message me and I will expand)

Anyway once we arrived, the show was great - much bigger than I thought but so much to see and wonder of wonders the North-West weather proved very kind. The most impressive thing was that lots of things can be purchased (plants, tools etc) at very reasonable prices. All in all well worth a visit.

RHS

I have recently joined the Royal Horticultural Society. A few reasons (Not that I really need any) You get a very good magazine, Cheap tickets to the likes of The Tatton Park Flower show, and free entrance into RHS Gardens. Not to mention assistance from their experts if any insurmountable problems occur in the garden.
So last Sunday, 'She who must be obeyed' and I went to the RHS Garden at Harlow Carr, on the outskirts of Harrogate. A very pleasant day out, Lots of very pleasant walks through the gardens, many things to look at, not one but two cafes - run by the 'Betty's' people plus an excellent garden centre type shop and a gift shop. Well worth a visit.