The most exciting news on Twitter this week was not the new Apple i-pad, (edit, not a geek link but a parody),
Back to the exciting news which is that VP, ably assisted by her “man on the ground ” Patient Gardener is encouraging UK garden bloggers to get together at the Malvern Spring Show.
After years of being envious of those Spring Flingers in the USA we are now having one of our very own. Tweets and e-mails have been flying across the web as the buzz builds.
If you are going to the Malvern Show – hop over to Meet at Malvern where you can RSVP, (Right hand side bar near the top). Catch up with other folk who are going, and get all the insider information that you will need. There will also be guest posts from Claire Potter and Deb Bird.
With the show taking place over 4 days, it would be fun to meet some other garden bloggers for a meal afterwards. So if you do want to meet up leave a message here and I will pass it on, or preferably on Meet at Malvern. Also it would be helpful if you could say which evening it would be best for you to meet up with other gardeners and bloggers.
I will be hoping to meet up with some of you on Friday along with (fingers crossed) V.P., Patient Gardener, ElizabethM, Zoe and Dobby, as that is the day that I will be attending the show. Malvern is getting full, so we are going to have to book places to stay and to eat sooner rather than later.
I have been dithering and wavering about meeting up with a “group” as I am a one to one kind of person, but now that I have said YES – I am looking forward to putting a few faces to blogs and I hope that you are too.
So let VP know if you are coming;- Who you are, when you are visiting, and if you want to meet up for supper, which night is good for you.
The more information that VP and Patient Gardener have at this stage, the easier it will be for them.
Also, big thanks to them;- thanks guys. 
The picture is of apple blossom because that is the photograph that I took on May 6th last year and to-day I have been too (mentally) busy to take photos because I am thinking of moving the kitchen garden … sigh … don’t ask.
Oooooooh thanks Karen
And I’ve retweeted from someone’s blog for the first time ever!
lol – you are so getting into this Twittering business! Thanks again to you and Helen for giving us all the kick up the backside and for organizing the get to-gether.
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Glad I warned you about the rooms and that you have managed to find somewhere.
Yes, thank you for your e-mail, although I did panic a bit when the first few places were full. Also thanks again for all the effort that you and VP are putting into out Meet@Malvern
K
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Thanks for doing all the booking Karen. I’m sure your stress levels were not good. I guess we just have to fight about who gets the bathroom first! Am looking forward to meeting everyone. I promise not to tell them all your secrets, well, not too many anyway.
You are welcome Dobby – it makes a change for you to owe me money rather than the other way around – I will drive in Wales if you drive in England.
K
Yes, we have rooms (and thank you). I am holding off from booking tickets as per VP’s advice. All is therefore on the way but I have somehow not yet managed to mention it to my husband. Won’t be a problem but am feeling guilty nevertheless that I have done my discussions the wrong way round!
And moving the kitchen garden? Where to? Why? I thought it was in a great spot myself. You just do this to keep us (and Shedman) on our toes, I know!
Hi Elizabeth – I was too late to take VP’s advice and have booked my tickets all ready
Err … have you mentioned it to your husband yet?
K
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Perhaps I should show your picture to our apple trees. See? This is how you do it! Not just an apple a tree.
K
How exciting for you! I hope you have fun. Sometimes a group can be just right, you know?
I won’t ask about moving the kitchen garden… but I send you patience and solidarity in your time of garden woes.
Hi Meredith, it will be fun to meet up, I do know that in my heart of hearts, I am just so bad at leaving Wales!
About moving the kitchen garden, well I am sure that all will be revealed over the next …year (?)
K
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Sigh. ONE Of these days I will get to the UK…I’d love to be involved in this event, but I’ll watch from afar and cheer you all on.
Jodi, I am sure that everyone will write copious posts about the event, so it will be the next best thing. If you DO come to the UK, don’t forget to visit Wales will you
K
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Karen, I wish I could come too! I cannot wait to finally meet up face to face with so of you all! Lovely apple blossoms!!
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Glad to hear that you are taking the plunge Karen
I will be there too so hope to meet up with you at some point. It should be a good do.
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Doing the driving is no problem if you navigate. Can I suggest we put some large bags and soft twine in the car so that if we end up with half a garden in the front with us that at least we can contain it this time and not end up covered in seeds!!
Hi Karen – Wow, that sounds fun! I hope you have a great time meeting with all of those fine folks. I haven’t attended any of the Flings, but our little group here in Seattle has provided much enjoyment, and I am not big on groups usually either.
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