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Talkback: The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 2011
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I can only say, Ihave never been to the Chelsea flower show only ever watched on TV but enjoy every moment of the programme.All the gardens are lovely but the amount of money that is spent on them so they should be, not many of us would be able to take them home. they are all a joy to behold, one day maybe I will see it live.good on the people growing the plants.
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Am I doing something wrong?
I find it very wrong to see so many costly/extravagent examples of the horticultural "elite", in a period of financial hardship for society in general?
We thought the gardens this year were all superb. The sort of planting we might all aspire to, and can relate to our own gardens. I may possibly draw the line at having a crane in the garden bit then Chelsea is all about showmanship after all.
I had a wonderful time there - the best ever I think.
There are small gardens as well as huge ones, you take from them what suits you. I think there is an enormous interest from people of all backgrounds.
I can understand your comments regarding the economy,but would you stop London Fashion Week because the clothes are expensive or not designed for the average woman?