As April draws to a close I feel as if I'm about to slip through the narrow bit in the middle of an egg timer. The day comes when you turn over a page in the diary and May appears on the next page - horror of horrors! All those things that could be put off until later can't anymore.
Chelsea meeting this morning discussing statues, bark chips, furniture, fabrics and all those bits and pieces that go to make up the rest of the exhibit apart from the planting. First tickets - the car park passes arrived too.
Spoke to Ricky this morning he seems happy with how things are going with the plants - now that the weather has cooled down. A few warm days after a long cold spell mean lots of work watering and keeping an eye on the show plants. Soft new foliage is particularly vulnerable and if damaged now will not recover in time for the show.
Outside the sun has been shining on the best display of magnolias for years. Early morning frosts have damaged the flowers on close inspection, but the display from a distance is breathtaking!
After a long soggy winter gardeners are starting to complain about the lack of rain - wonder if we'll have water restrictions by the time we get to Chelsea? Anyway, although its been pretty redundant to date the coldstore could come into its own any minute. The cold weather has certainly had a vernalising effect on spring flowering shrubs. As temperatures rise a little those buds quickly unfurl. Rhododendron Horizon Monarch in my garden is showing colour and the wisteria at Ampfield House is unfurling before your very eyes!
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