Kew is re-potting it's oldest Pot Plant..!!

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    :thmb: This has to be quite something.. To think this plant was brought there in the early 1770s..!!

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8173973.stm

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    If only it could talk I bet it could tell a tale or two...
     
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    :thmb: Wouldn't that be something if it could Robert..!!! :D
     
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    "Hurry up and give me a bigger pot, you mean blighters ..." :D
     
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    :hehe: Honestly you two...!!! :lollol::lollol:
     
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    We are going to Kew gardens this weekend!
     
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    Oooh Jazmine you have to go & see how they are getting on.. Take your camera too please...!!!!!:wink::gnthb::gnthb:
     
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    Yes I will Marley, I have never been before :D

    I am so looking forward to it, seventh heaven. :yho:
     
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    :gnthb: You will have the greatest time I am sure... You will have to see if the giant water lilies are growing as well. They usually plant one in the Princess of Wales Conservatory & one in the Water Lily House.. They should have flowers now... It is Kew's 250th Anniversary so might be some special stuff on too.. The Tree Top Walk sounds great too, never mind everything else... :yho: Have a great day & take lots of pics too..!!!:thmb:
     
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