A day out at Newbury with Gardening friend
By poppylover99
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You may think Newbury is a bit of a long way to go for a Gardening Show, when you live in Kent. – Well it is……but what the heck, its the first show of the year, a chance to have a nice day out with a gardening friend and also to pick up some good bargains and unusual things for the garden. I think we certainly achieved that! but Ill let you decide a bit later on in this blog. I had been nervously watching the weather forecast for the end of the week. Good job neither Willynilly or I am superstitious, our day to travel being Friday the 13th! We left early, a good part of the journey involving the M25, otherwise known as the largest car park in Europe! We may have been slightly over eager as when we got there after having a hearty breakfast at the nearby services the showground looked like this:
We were one of the first to arrive, only a couple of other vehicles were here and I think they belonged to the marshalls
No one even queing at the entrance
Now dont go to sleep Willi!
Thats good, lets get the trolleys out – were sure to need them!
At last they have opened the gates! – time to get shopping!
I must now offer all my Goyer friends my apologies, not many photos got taken from this point on, we were far too busy having a nice time. We didnt have to carry that much as most of the stall holders held onto our purchases until we returned to collect them at the end of the day which made it all the more pleasurable. By the time we got back to the car we had a lovely selection of purchases
Heres Willi with her cache:
I bought just a few things:
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I had a lovely time finding new homes for all my finds
I didnt buy these but had to include them as I know Sally likes them
Only a couple of plants – this time. A marguerite
This was half the price of the ones currently on offer at local GC!
Also Willi was kind enough to buy me a lovely camellia plant, (Ill put a photo on later)
A few things for my new shed (still waiting for it to arrive..grrrrr) including a tool rack/holder, some little hearts to hang up, some beautiful hanging basket brackets really old and a bit rusty (which I like)and some good value pond plant tablets. – such good bargains!
Willi bought loads of stuff too but Ill let her tell you about that. Come on Willi, hurry up and do a blog – I cant wait to see some of the lovely things you bought and what youve done with them in your garden!
Im now spent out. No visits to the GC for at least a couple of weeks! Next show on the agenda is Malvern, so really must be good and save up for that. I just hope the sun decides to come out again so we can have some nice meals out on the patio and sit outside with a few coffees.
Thanks for viewing, hope you enjoyed it.
15 Apr, 2012
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Love the fact you two came prepared with trolleys!
Clearly, you both had a great day and your purchases will give you pleasure for a long time after. My kind of day out!
15 Apr, 2012
Thanks Terra and Meadow
Its so hectic in the garden at this time of year, its nice to have a day out with someone who shares the same interest. Im renewed with vigour to get on with another project now. Im slowly getting it how I want it. I may get a garden as nice as yours - one day! I just need somewhere to stash the cooking sherry now! Im just off to read your message Meadow.
15 Apr, 2012
What fun you had. Just my kind of thing too. You bought a lovely selection, and a very interesting blog
15 Apr, 2012
What a great looking show! Loved the wood carvings as well as your purchases. Looking forward to seeing everything in place :)
15 Apr, 2012
Oh thanks Oji, Cinders and Lil. Alot of people made comments about our matching trolleys, we had alot of fun with those Oji. It wasnt too crowded either Cinders, but things were good value - I learned my lesson after humming and harring over a mirror at a show last year, when I went back to get it - it had gone - lesson learned. Lil you will have to wait until I get my shed up to see the other bits and bobs. Its only a little one for my tools and the lawnmower but Id really like a pretty little 'new england' style one. Ill do another blog when its up and painted.
15 Apr, 2012
We have a big Owl PoppyL - and a little one :)) Love all the wooden stuff :)))))))))))))))))
15 Apr, 2012
You have lots of lovely bits in your garden Paul, your garden is one that I have gained lots of inspiration from. Dont laugh I was really taken with a chicken pen. Im still trying to figure out where I can squeeze one in! ....oh well you have to dream dont you!:))))
15 Apr, 2012
With many thanks PoppyL that is so nice of you - you're always very kind :))) that would be great if that's what you want to do :))))))))))
15 Apr, 2012
Lol ... I persuaded a friend to get chickens over a year ago. Took a bit of convincing but she now has eight and fresh eggs to give away!
Looks like you both broke the bank...doing your bit for the ecconomy. ;)
15 Apr, 2012
Oh now thats my kind of shopping, who needs food and clothes, it makes all the difference being with someone who enjoys it as much, you have some good purchases between you Poppy and Willi looks pleased and happy, glad you enjoyed the day....
15 Apr, 2012
Ty Paul, I do try to be kind - doesnt always happen!
Pimp- I just need to find some kind of elastication for the fence. The pen I found was a small one, large enough for 4 chickens if you let them out during the day. I like the idea of having a chicken following you around in the garden. The chap we spoke to said they do that, also the freshest eggs you could wish for - lovely!
Thanks Lincslass, I hoped I would get a gardening buddy by joining Goy. I found a lovely one in Willi.
15 Apr, 2012
Ah thanks PoppyL.
She says im a good gardening buddy yet she blames me for leading her astray when were out shopping!
I will do a blog tomorrow, been abit busy getting my son sorted for going back to Uni today.
Cant wait to get out in the garden & find places for all my purchases, dont know where to start!
15 Apr, 2012
They are very nosey sociable birds....No, not Poppy and Willi, .....Chickens. ;)
15 Apr, 2012
Think you had it right the first time Pimpernel, Lol.
15 Apr, 2012
Nothing like a little retail therapy, very nice selection you have there.
15 Apr, 2012
What a lovely day out you both had! The wooden ducks in your photo are quite international - my daughter bought me one near Alicante! :o)
16 Apr, 2012
You both obviously had a good time. Nice to spend money on gardening things. It was well worth the journey :o)
16 Apr, 2012
What a ;lvoey day out..like all your buys! :))))))
16 Apr, 2012
We are spoiling ourselves this year Pixi - going to lots of shows. I dont feel bad because I didnt go to any last year. Nariz, Willi bought some ducks, I was tempted but held out for chickens. Hywel it was well worth the journey.
Its so nice when you get home trying to find homes for all your nice things DD, I cant wait for my shed to arrive.
Pimp, dont you start on me! I dont take alot of persuading! lol
Willi, I look forward to your blog, hope no1 son gets back to Uni safely.
16 Apr, 2012
Can`t think of a better way to spend a day, love those chickens ~ more up market than my resin ones.
Am sending you a PM.
16 Apr, 2012
Just in case anyone else is planning on going. Willi and I are visiting Malvern on Friday 11 May. Tickets are much cheaper if you buy them on line. Let us know if youre planning on going and we'll meet up for a cuppa at the show.
18 Apr, 2012
What a great day out ! love the chickens cant wait to see them in situ.Just had a new laptop so I will upload you a pic of my bread bin. Just your style. Look out for it soon.
24 Apr, 2012
Do you mean the real ones Maggiekins? lol. I look forward to seeing your bread bin - sounds lovely.
24 Apr, 2012
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Glad you both enjoyed a good day out... and got some great purchases !
15 Apr, 2012