There's always a great sense of
anticipation in the lead up to the RHS Flower Shows and Hampton Court
is no exception. I know that you shouldn't have favourites, but if I
really had to choose which one show to visit each year Hampton Court
Palace Flower Show would win everytime. It's a horticultural
extravaganza of everything that is wonderful, vibrant and ground
breaking in gardening. It doesn't have quite the same prestigious feel
as Chelsea, but I like that. I love the fact that you can wander around
the show at ease and have space and time to observe everything you want
to see (well if you're not working there).
There are masses of
fabulous and fascinating plants there and the best bit is that you can
buy them there and then and bring them home for your garden. That's a
win win situation for everyone.
I've got two jam packed days at
the show before it opens. You can follow my progress here at 'My
Garden'. I'm blogging about the garden designers and their dreams and
aspirations and attempting to interview the visiting celebrities about
the show. Sounds glamorous? Well it is and it isn't.
Currently
I have no idea which celebrities will be gracing the show with their
presence. I do know that Ricky Gervais will be there and now I'm
wondering what to ask him, or probably more importantly what not to ask
him? What is he doing at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show? Good
question, but by the time I do catch up with him I should know that. Am
I up to his acerbic wit and retort, or will he completely blank me and
turn his back? Will I even get close enough to speak to him?
Maybe
he's having a flower named after him? Wonder what it would be? Hmmmm, a
rose perhaps, but not thornless, or maybe a big blousy clematis or
perhaps it's a humble vegetable? Why don't they name vegetables after
people? Maybe he could start a new trend. Remember, you read about it
here.
So here's a couple of questions for you.
What would you ask Ricky Gervais if you met him?
What type of plant would you name after him and why?