With so much rain during the build up and with rain forecast for the first few show days, the sun and heat has taken us all by surprise. The brollies have been unused and we've been reaching for suncream and water bottles instead of waterproofs.

So we are feeling a bit hot and sunburnt but it's all proving worthwhile.  We've had wonderful feedback from visitors and have given out over a thousand leaflets for the garden and nursery. Friends and relatives have also been dropping in which is lovely. And yes, of course I'm busy mulling on ideas for next year!