Thoughts from Carol
Post categories: Louise Danks
| 09:01 UK time, Friday, 23 May 2008
I caught up with Carol while she was in make-up and asked her what she thought of the Great Pavilion:
"The thing that strikes me about the Great Pavilion is how many stands have attempted to show people where plants grow, the 'right plant, right place' idea.
The is one of these exhibits, they have four distinct areas and I think it knocks spots off any of their previous displays but then it is the North West group this year so maybe that explains it! Every single plant on the stand is desirable and it really teaches you in an aesthetic way what you can grow, I love stands like this that are truthful. It's one of the most fascinating exhibits I've seen at Chelsea and it's packed full of the most perfect plants.
The has managed to take us from exposed mountain slopes, through alpine woodland to bogs; it even has water on the stand planted with sarracenias and primulas. One of my favourite plants of all time makes an appearance too, Dysosma delavayi with its velvet leaves splodged with dark bronze, if you look under the leaves you'll find its vermillion, pendulous flowers. Beautiful!"
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At 23rd May 2008, glitterbaldwin wrote:why is it that the bbc @ chelsea has been advertising marshalls seed company in a big way. this must be wrong .thank you rob goldie
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At 8th Jul 2008, nishikigoi wrote:Carol's knowledge of plants and required conditions is superb.
She believes in choosing the right plants for the conditions we have, rather than trying to change the conditions.
I agree whole heartedly !
A bag of ericacious compost put in a naturally alkaline soil wil not bode for good Rhododendrons and Azaleas !
Far better to grow Broom !
Her outlook and enthusiasm is truly inspirational to us all !
She is living proof that a positive attitude and plenty of fresh air in the garden
is " just what the doctor ordered "
and long may it continue
She is "the highlight" of the RHS shows and the 91Èȱ¬ coverage !
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