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Gardening

Siwsan

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1. A flower show at Hampton Court Palace is my idea of heaven

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Tue Apr 30, 2024, 10:34 AM

Apr 2024

I've been there several times. One time I went by boat, down the Thames River. The Anne Boleyn Gate features a clock that was made for Henry VIII in 1540.

Pardon me - I get carried away. The gardens are, IMHO, spectacular.

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'It can be done': peat-free garden to feature at Hampton Court flower show [View all] sl8 Apr 2024 OP

A flower show at Hampton Court Palace is my idea of heaven Siwsan Apr 2024 #1

Wow. *That's* a garden. sl8 Apr 2024 #2

This is the palace that is said to be haunted by Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's 5th wife. Siwsan Apr 2024 #3

The things I learn here. Thanks. nt sl8 Apr 2024 #4

I'm not sure I'd stay sane without Canadian peat products. NutmegYankee May 2024 #5

I mostly use ProMix in my containers. sl8 May 2024 #6