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Plant Spotlight: Strelitzia reginae
Strelitzia reginae or bird of paradise flower originates from South Africa where it flowers every Summer, as it is a plant from the Southern Hemisphere its flowering period is therefore during our winter and spring. Its flowers are very striking, with 3 bright orange petals with a blue flash which resembles a bird of paradise…
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A Cultural Feast in London, June 1906
A Cultural Feast in London, June 1906 During the last year, many of us have longed to be able to pop into a museum or art gallery, see a play or even just mooch around the shops. Browsing through Margaret Nettlefold’s diary, I came upon her notes of a trip to London with two…
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Behind the Scenes: The Winterbourne Phytotron
Behind the Scenes: The Winterbourne Phytotron As an archive volunteer, you often delve into the archives to research a subject and discover a story that intrigues you, and this happened when transcribing the interview of Arthur Blaymires, who was Head Gardener in the 1960s. I was researching information for the Garden History exhibition, and…