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  Matt July 23, 2010 at 8:21pm

  There are 39 pages of results on a "show garden" search, I specifically wanted to hear about members show gardens and how they went about getting there.
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  Will - WB Design & Construction July 23, 2010 at 8:31pm

  Hi from my experiance of being involved with show gardens 2 involved in, one of my own and am currently involved in another, they are addictive and can end up in costing you some serious money , but well worth it. ould write pages on the subject but im not the fastest of typers so feel free to give me a call and I can answer questions and point you in the right direction. 07970893967
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  Matt July 23, 2010 at 8:35pm

  Thanks Will, I'd love to have a chat, will give you a call next week if thats OK.
  Will - WB Design & Construction said:

  Hi from my experiance of being involved with show gardens 2 involved in, one of my own and am currently involved in another, they are addictive and can end up in costing you some serious money , but well worth it. ould write pages on the subject but im not the fastest of typers so feel free to give me a call and I can answer questions and point you in the right direction. 07970893967
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  Will - WB Design & Construction July 23, 2010 at 8:44pm

  Yeh no worries or am pretty free this evening if that suits
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  Matt July 23, 2010 at 8:47pm

  We have "guests".. I am typing this while listening to the "conversation" but I will be free tomorrow.
  
  Will - WB Design & Construction said:

  Yeh no worries or am pretty free this evening if that suits
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  Matt July 23, 2010 at 8:54pm

  Yeah sorry Fraser, I honestly didn't mean to sound like an arse, as I said earlier I am sat in a room with a few women and trying to pretend that I am all ears so my reply was curt and it wasn't meant to be.
  I read through a couple of threads but didn't see anything like you said, a link would be lovely, thanks and again, sorry.
  
  Fraser Watson said:

  Ok, i was specifically meaning a garden developed/shown by LJN members, i said it as i thought you might be interested in getting involved, but carry on as you were i will keep my thoughts to myself ;)
  
  
  
  Matt said:

  There are 39 pages of results on a "show garden" search, I specifically wanted to hear about members show gardens and how they went about getting there.
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  Kieran Ray July 23, 2010 at 8:57pm

  I have helped on numerous gardens, 4 RHS and 3 years at the ideal home show! Working on them is fun long hours but fun, if you get the right team.
  
  On the organisation side, as I was subbed in for the construction I don't know too much, but from being around the office when some of the organising happens it seems very very stressful. For most gardens you will need a sponsor which is not as easy as it seems.
  
  Sourcing materials can be a mare, I had to help with that once. I was not easy!
  
  On the whole though it is very rewarding but very addictive.
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  Matt July 23, 2010 at 8:59pm

  Thanks Keiran, the sponsor I can find easily, its the general running of the things and the logistics that I am having problems getting my head around so any info you have about your part in it will be appreciated, thanks.
  
  Kieran Ray said:

  I have helped on numerous gardens, 4 RHS and 3 years at the ideal home show! Working on them is fun long hours but fun, if you get the right team.
  
  On the organisation side, as I was subbed in for the construction I don't know too much, but from being around the office when some of the organising happens it seems very very stressful. For most gardens you will need a sponsor which is not as easy as it seems.
  
  Sourcing materials can be a mare, I had to help with that once. I was not easy!
  
  On the whole though it is very rewarding but very addictive.
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  Kieran Ray July 23, 2010 at 9:01pm

  Just make sure everything is orderd well in advance and keep on at people, keep making sure.
  
  What show do you want to do?
  
  Matt said:

  Thanks Keiran, the sponsor I can find easily, its the general running of the things and the logistics that I am having problems getting my head around so any info you have about your part in it will be appreciated, thanks.
  
  Kieran Ray said:

  I have helped on numerous gardens, 4 RHS and 3 years at the ideal home show! Working on them is fun long hours but fun, if you get the right team.
  
  On the organisation side, as I was subbed in for the construction I don't know too much, but from being around the office when some of the organising happens it seems very very stressful. For most gardens you will need a sponsor which is not as easy as it seems.
  
  Sourcing materials can be a mare, I had to help with that once. I was not easy!
  
  On the whole though it is very rewarding but very addictive.
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  Matt July 23, 2010 at 9:07pm

  Not sure to be honest, I'd like to start with a smaller one but obviously I'd ultimately like to go for Chelsea, I know its a cliche but its where my passion for horticulture started.