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Wisley..Wow!

Discussion in 'Garden Visits' started by Paladin, Feb 24, 2008.

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  1. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    My Nephew Ben who is a student there, gave us a guided tour and a look at behind the scenes. Ben is only 20 but his knowledge amazed us and made the day so very much more pleasurable.
    Just pictures..no time to make notes.
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    Ah,I thought..a banana..BM will like that!
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    Wrong!..
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    We were in the Glasshouse by 9.15am...It doesn't open until 10am so we had a clear run for a while.
     
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  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    The orchids look especially good Pal.
    Its time I went again, not been since the new glasshouses have opened.
     
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  3. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    [​IMG] Fantastic pics Pal.. You must be very proud of your nephew then... [​IMG] Orchids are especialy beautiful as Pete says.. So were you there all day long till closing?? Lucky beggers the lot of you to get the experienced & personal guided tour as well... :D A great day Pal.. [​IMG]
     
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  4. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Thank you Marley...Proud? I'll say! There were even some tears at the end of the day, I haven't spent a day like that, ever.
    Yes ,there from 9am 'til 5pm with only two fifteen minutes breaks. [​IMG] Wonderful!
     
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    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    Beautiful pictures, Pal. Thank you for letting us have the little tour with you. [​IMG]

    I had to laugh at the sign "Giant Bird of Paradise, Strelizia nicolai. It's not a banana!" I bought my S nicolai thinking I was buying a banana. [​IMG] I had seen it then sent t'other half back to get it and he came back and said there were no banana plants outside, just the S nicolai so he got one anyway! :D
     
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  6. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    :D After that initial ID failure I thought...Forget it Pal...just enjoy! :D

    Still in the G-house.
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  7. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Now I think I was right this time...Hey BM ?
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    Can't get over the way they just 'hang' there!
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Still in the warm..
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    Funny names too!
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    and the Wild West
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    [​IMG] Oooh just brilliant Pal.. Your photos really are superb.. Just a little taster... [​IMG] I can see I am going to have to go there, sooner, rather than later...!!! :D

    [​IMG] Sometimes these youngsters make your chest want to burst with pride don't they.... How long is he there for Pal??
     
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Ben,AKA Hippeus,a G-Corner member is a two year student and his course will be completed in August. He has applied for positions at well known estates in order to further his education.
    Among the eighty pic's I took,Ben is on one in a glass house,so keep your eyes peeled.. ;)
     
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    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    [​IMG] Hippeus.. I thought he was a member.. Just couldn't remember his name... :D Wish him luck in his search for a permanent position somewhere from me.. [​IMG]

    ;) Will keep an eye on your photos then Pal... ;)
     
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    WOW & Double WOW [​IMG] [​IMG] Fabulous stuff Nick ,many thanx for the pics.
     
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    Great stuff Pal not stopped drooling yet,great pictures. [​IMG]
     
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    lovely pal, there is some lovely flowers, thanks for the wonderful tour [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Just a couple more in the Glasshouse..
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    Then we went into the plant raising beds..Which are not open to the public
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    :cool:
     
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