There were some lovely plants but I know that a lot of them are raised in greenhouse situations and do not fair well when planted in the garden.
We bought some plants from the Gardens' own stall - Doug got a couple of Clivias and I bought a Euthorbia cotinifolia. Not too sure about my choice after reading more about it but I liked the look of its bronze colouring.
We then had a look around the Gardens which are in an old dis-used quarry and run by volunteers.
A lovely setting, did you walk high up to get those lovely photos? I agree, hothouse plants tend to droop when planted in the outside garden.Your plant looks lovely with that coloured foliage. Cheers from Jean
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place. Lovely pics, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI usually half-inch my plants; a snippet here, a snippet there. Of course it means I never know what they're called!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Susan! My brother married his wife there four years ago. It was my first time visiting.... I must go back and actually LOOK at the plants this time LOL!
ReplyDeleteQuarries do make wonderful gardens, and this is a perfect example. Lovely sunshine, and flowers, makes me hanker for the summer.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Susan ! When I win a lottery I am coming to visit ! Had you got the method I had sent for DYI Gluten Free Flour?
ReplyDeleteEven subtropically, that quarry looks deep and cold. What beautiful gardens! Dedicated volunteers.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect outing! Enjoyed looking at the photos, thanks for taking us with you.
ReplyDeleteLove leanne
Looks a lovely day out. I bought 4 Clivea plants/bulbs from Chirk carboot about 4 or 5 years ago. They are still surviving, although I fleeced them up and put them under a greenhouse shelf this year. They're a bit of a pain in the house so just hoping they will make it through the winter. The orange flowers are lovely in the Spring
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