Thunia x gattonensis

This wonderful large orchid has just come into flower in our Tropical Glasshouse. Thunia are a genus from South-east Asia.

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A honey bee sipping nectar

Taken by James Davies, this amazing photo shows a honey bee sipping nectar, watched by the beady eye of our Head of Science and Research, Dr Natasha de Vere. For the full story, follow this link.

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Liminality by Benjamin Storch

The Upper Broadwalk has a new temporary artwork until mid May 2011. ‘Liminality’ has been created by Llanbrynmair based artist Benjamin Storch. Made with hammer & press-formed Corten steel, the term liminality describes a state of being on a threshold, which is associated with transition, transformation, openness, but also uncertainty in facing the ‘unknown’. The sculpture [...]

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New Performance Stage Taking Shape

New Performance Stage Taking Shape

The new performance stage that is being built in the outer double walled garden is taking shape. Bad weather led to to delays but  today the first slate’s went on the roof and a metal pineapple, already branded as Paxton’s Pineapple, has been put on the top of the spire. Photo by Mike Danford.

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