Just had a lovely day at kew gardens. This witchhazel looked stunning. There's not much colour around at this time of year so it is so very welcome. It has a beautiful fresh smell. The flowers are like cheerleaders' pompoms but with a dark heart. There are reddy orange ones too and they have a more spicy intense fragance.
There were various displays of orchids and air plants in different glass houses. Yes air plants - they don't need any soil just a moist environment. So weird just to see a living plant drapped like tinsel over a tree's branch. There was an arch(bit of it in picture)entwined with pitcher plants -looked beautiful and evil at the same time.
Visited the aquarium under the Palm House. If i was a designer I'd pinch ideas off the fish as they have some mad patterns. Beautiful bream- I stood and had a nice chat with it - I think it's used to more company. It seemed weird that we eat creatures that are so kissable. I'm not a vegetarian and can't see me giving up meat but no harm in thinking about it.
I haven't been at Kew in ages. I used to love it when I lived in London.
ReplyDeleteMust go to Kew together this year sometime. I have been once, but only saw a little of it. I am going to grow some hanging toms and strawberries with Ryver....I think it was Linda McCartney who said we shouldn't eat anything with a face on it....but like you I still do.
ReplyDeleteI use fishes at times for my bead colours, so I know just what you mean.
Glad to hear the plaster is still on...(you know what I mean)xxx
PS...great photo of the witch hazel.xx
ReplyDeleteHiya Martha. You have lived different lives! I love kew - when I was a student i was lucky enough to live in Chiswick for a year and used to walk to kew from there. it was a a few pennies to get in then. Luckily the hubby and kids love it too so have been going about twenty years.
ReplyDeleteTina we should definately go - I've got premier friend season ticket so can get you in discount or free. We'll have to make a date. How lovely to have somewhere you can use all those beautiful patterns.
ReplyDeleteps tina - when you doing your tomato seeds? or you getting plants?
ReplyDeleteUm...hadn't really thought it through. But I am thinking seed, and have plants as a back up if I need them. I love Kew but it is only me in my house who does...I am sure Ryver will love it mind you he hasn't been yet.
ReplyDeleteLovely. I have never seen witch hazel before.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Meredith. thanks glad you liked it:)
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