The second focus day for the Friends' Anthology project will take place on 19th August in the botanic garden. This project offers local writers, poets, artists and photographers a unique opportunity to showcase their work by submitting it for inclusion in an anthology scheduled to appear in the spring of 2019. Further details can be found at the Project web site.
Wednesday 16 August 2017
Sunday 13 August 2017
The JOOT Theatre Company entertained us to a very Mad Hatter's tea party last month.
Thanks to Rob Watt for letting us share his photos.
Thanks to Rob Watt for letting us share his photos.
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| The Mad Hatter |
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| The Cheshire Cat |
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| Alice with the White Rabbit |
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| The Mad Hatter |
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| The Queen of Hearts |
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Sunday 6 August 2017
Plant of the month August 2017
Agapanthus campanulatus (African lily)
Origin: Temperate South Africa
Accession: 1986
Location: Outside glasshouse
A. campanulatus is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, forming vigorous clumps to 1m tall, with narrow, strap-like leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of trumpet-shaped, lavender-blue flowers in summer. It is native to mountain grassland areas of South Africa and dies down in winter to re-emerge the following spring. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun; in exposed sites it needs some winter protection.
Agapanthus campanulatus (African lily)
Origin: Temperate South Africa
Accession: 1986
Location: Outside glasshouse
A. campanulatus is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, forming vigorous clumps to 1m tall, with narrow, strap-like leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of trumpet-shaped, lavender-blue flowers in summer. It is native to mountain grassland areas of South Africa and dies down in winter to re-emerge the following spring. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun; in exposed sites it needs some winter protection.
Friends' Anthology Project, 2nd Focus Day
The second focus day for the Friends' Anthology project will take place on 19th August. This project offers local writers, poets, artists and photographers a unique opportunity to showcase their work by submitting it for inclusion in an anthology scheduled to appear in the spring of 2019. Further details can be found at the Project web site.
Tuesday 1 August 2017
Summer Gathering 2017
Dear Friend and family,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the second Friends’ Summer Gathering to be held in the Garden on Saturday 12th August between 4pm and 9pm. This will bring together Friends, families and their guests and the evening will be accompanied by a variety of live music ranging from classical to blues. There will be food to suit all tastes including vegetarian options. Full details can be found on the Summer Gathering tab of this blog. Closing date for booking is 5th August.
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