Will Giles.......Dies.

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  1. roders

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    Just heard on Gardeners World that Will Giles has died of cancer.
    I know several of us on hear have visited his fabulous tropical garden in Norwich.
    A very colourful character.......but a truly great passionate gardener....So sad.
     
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      I guess he was already living in his own paradise.:love30:
       
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        What a shock to hear he has died and so young too. He has been an inspiration to many of us, from reading his books to visiting his fantastic garden. I can't think of a more surprising place I've ever visited, in the middle of a mundane part of Norwich, next to Carrow Road, parking in the back lot of a grey insurance office then entering via the bamboo walk you are suddenly transported to a Tropical Jungle.

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          Such a shame, so passionate about his gardening too.. RIP Will....
           
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            I've never been there or read any of his books, but I have heard of him.
            RIP.
             
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