Our aforementioned neighbour used to have similar waterlilies in their backyard koi pond.
Our aforementioned neighbour used to have similar waterlilies in their backyard koi pond.
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The Palm House's popular lizard mascot 'Rocky' has passed away.
The Palm House's popular lizard mascot 'Rocky' has passed away.
0 2023/06/21 07:42:32
A Chinese lion statue oversees the beautiful pond. In the distance by the Palm House entry is the line of Portland stone (replicas) of the 'Queen's Beasts' heraldic statuary.
A Chinese lion statue oversees the beautiful pond. In the distance by the Palm House entry is the line of Portland stone (replicas) of the 'Queen's Beasts' heraldic statuary.
0 2023/06/21 07:42:19
Detail of the ornate steps inside the iconic Palm House.
Detail of the ornate steps inside the iconic Palm House.
0 2023/06/21 07:42:02
Bolivian cactus in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Nearby was the Hive, the unusual metal creation by a Dutch artists. meant to simulate an actual beehive, its constant drone reminded us of a Pink Floyd song! When we mentioned that to a close-by 60-something staff gardener, he responded, "Aah. You've just revealed your age!"
Bolivian cactus in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Nearby was the Hive, the unusual metal creation by a Dutch artists. meant to simulate an actual beehive, its constant drone reminded us of a Pink Floyd song! When we mentioned that to a close-by 60-something staff gardener, he responded, "Aah. You've just revealed your age!"
0 2023/06/21 07:41:42
Verbascum Chaxii 'Album'', a tall, elegant, upright summer perennial located by the Orangery. Its cool, calming white (heraldic name=argent) apparently stands out at night. Its neighbours were the 'Sydney Pearce' trees planted all along the Great Broad Walk borders by Princess Alexandria. She did so in fall 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee. Some incredible irises completed that procession of colour.
Verbascum Chaxii 'Album'', a tall, elegant, upright summer perennial located by the Orangery. Its cool, calming white (heraldic name=argent) apparently stands out at night. Its neighbours were the 'Sydney Pearce' trees planted all along the Great Broad Walk borders by Princess Alexandria. She did so in fall 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee. Some incredible irises completed that procession of colour.
0 2023/06/21 07:41:24
The pelican plant seems to be a cousin to the infamous stink plant, in that it emits a rotting meat odor in order to attract doomed flying insects. This specimen was at the front of the Waterlily House, which had a sign near the entry. The sign warned entrants that live filming was happening, a permanent feature after some bizarre thefts of tiny rare lilies. It was also extremely humid inside, so we warned some frail folks who were approaching as we left that glass house. *Bring your camera here
The pelican plant seems to be a cousin to the infamous stink plant, in that it emits a rotting meat odor in order to attract doomed flying insects. This specimen was at the front of the Waterlily House, which had a sign near the entry. The sign warned entrants that live filming was happening, a permanent feature after some bizarre thefts of tiny rare lilies. It was also extremely humid inside, so we warned some frail folks who were approaching as we left that glass house. *Bring your camera here
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Rose fans may want to search YouTube for the wonderful Rose Garden tour by young staffer Andrew. His calming voice is perfectly matched to these special flowers. He describes his faves (inc. a number of David Austen types) among the countless different breeds.
Rose fans may want to search YouTube for the wonderful Rose Garden tour by young staffer Andrew. His calming voice is perfectly matched to these special flowers. He describes his faves (inc. a number of David Austen types) among the countless different breeds.
0 2023/06/21 07:39:44
Kew Palace (aka Dutch House) has its own Parterre Garden, the Queens garden. It has a pergola, betel nut Palms plus elements of a French-style design.
Kew Palace (aka Dutch House) has its own Parterre Garden, the Queens garden. It has a pergola, betel nut Palms plus elements of a French-style design.
0 2023/06/21 07:39:31
It was a School Visit day, and one of the classes of 6 year-olds hailed from Battersea PS. Pink Floyd fans will recognize that as the school whose make-shift choir sang the infamous chorus 'WE DON'T NEED NO EDUCATION!!' in their hit 'Another Brick in the Wall.' One of that class's chaperones was a woman our age. She explained that it was some of the of these very kids' actual grandparents heard on the record.
It was a School Visit day, and one of the classes of 6 year-olds hailed from Battersea PS. Pink Floyd fans will recognize that as the school whose make-shift choir sang the infamous chorus 'WE DON'T NEED NO EDUCATION!!' in their hit 'Another Brick in the Wall.' One of that class's chaperones was a woman our age. She explained that it was some of the of these very kids' actual grandparents heard on the record.
0 2023/06/21 07:38:58
We'd months earlier bout a membership to Kew (84 pounds per couple). That allowed for earlier entry, at 8am, when there were few other folks around. The irony is the Cockney slang for flowers is 'early hours'. The membership also included the marvelous Kew magazine, one of the most useful publications that I've ever seen. Such fragrant roses.
We'd months earlier bout a membership to Kew (84 pounds per couple). That allowed for earlier entry, at 8am, when there were few other folks around. The irony is the Cockney slang for flowers is 'early hours'. The membership also included the marvelous Kew magazine, one of the most useful publications that I've ever seen. Such fragrant roses.
0 2023/06/21 07:38:46
This friendly lady was about to retire from her career at Kew at noon that day! We congratulated her and also shared how impressed we were to have been able to smell the (then in-season) roses even outside Victoria Gate on Kew Road prior to our entry! *We were glad for her friendliness, having just had an odd, unfriendly moment with one of the volunteers there planting allium.
This friendly lady was about to retire from her career at Kew at noon that day! We congratulated her and also shared how impressed we were to have been able to smell the (then in-season) roses even outside Victoria Gate on Kew Road prior to our entry! *We were glad for her friendliness, having just had an odd, unfriendly moment with one of the volunteers there planting allium.
0 2023/06/21 07:33:06
Now we switch to Hampstead heath's little sister, Golders Hill.
Now we switch to Hampstead heath's little sister, Golders Hill.
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A houseboat bell. Next: 'show us your hands love!'
A houseboat bell. Next: 'show us your hands love!'
0 2023/06/18 19:59:35
This punter offers added value in the form of a song or two.
This punter offers added value in the form of a song or two.
0 2023/06/18 19:58:56
Wind on water, colour on water...
Wind on water, colour on water...
0 2023/06/18 19:57:51
That same cafe has great views onto Maida Avenue, the heart of Little Venice proper.
That same cafe has great views onto Maida Avenue, the heart of Little Venice proper.
0 2023/06/18 19:56:31
The Camden Eye. Watch for 'The Camera Eye' by Rush in a video here later. That song was an ode to London, where drummer Peart had once worked as an ambitious teen in a Carnaby street boutique circa '70.
The Camden Eye. Watch for 'The Camera Eye' by Rush in a video here later. That song was an ode to London, where drummer Peart had once worked as an ambitious teen in a Carnaby street boutique circa '70.
0 2023/06/18 19:53:37
If memory serves, this was the residence of the American Ambassador. Either that, or the mansion directly across. No doubt, there was all manner of the latest high-tech security present throughout.
If memory serves, this was the residence of the American Ambassador. Either that, or the mansion directly across. No doubt, there was all manner of the latest high-tech security present throughout.
0 2023/06/18 19:50:54
Businesses and condos line the waterside.
Businesses and condos line the waterside.
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Another reflection along the watery way.
Another reflection along the watery way.
0 2023/06/18 19:49:40
Camden Market reflection near the lock.
Camden Market reflection near the lock.
0 2023/06/18 19:48:49
Near Aberdeen place, the Cafe Laville features a semi-open patio and very good food.
Near Aberdeen place, the Cafe Laville features a semi-open patio and very good food.
0 2023/06/18 19:44:57
Camden mom shopping with daughters.
Camden mom shopping with daughters.
0 2023/06/18 19:43:52
Loved this cheeky shed poster en route. Many boaters were serious gardeners, btw.
Loved this cheeky shed poster en route. Many boaters were serious gardeners, btw.
0 2023/06/18 19:37:12
A nice walk: from Camden Lock Market past Primrose Hill/Regents Park through the funky-boho Lisson Grove houseboats and Blomfield Moorings onto the more upscale Little Venice proper.
A nice walk: from Camden Lock Market past Primrose Hill/Regents Park through the funky-boho Lisson Grove houseboats and Blomfield Moorings onto the more upscale Little Venice proper.
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