Mom loved the RHS Wisley Gardens. I gave her a gift membership for Mother's Day years ago, it was the best thing I ever gave her. Dad has taken on her membership now, but hasn't been for quite a while. I went yesterday, and the Gardens are looking absolutely lovely in their Spring-ness. The daffodils are out, although not completely. The formal planting in the little walled garden near the lily pond is delicious and inspiring. Even the ducks on the roof seemed to approve!
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| Orchid, RHS Wisley Glasshouse, March 2012, Lesley Beeton |
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| Orchid, RHS Wisley Glasshouse, March 2012, Lesley Beeton |
We wandered over to the Glasshouse. Preparations were underway for the Orchid Spectacular starting today. It was quiet, not full of people, and we even saw a butterfly left over from the display in February. Stunning.
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| Blue morpho butterfly, RHS Wisley Glasshouse, March 2012, Lesley Beeton |
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| Stachyurus chinensis |
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| Edgeworthia chrysantha |