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Hidcote - pt. 1

I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Chihuly Exhibit



We visited Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, Ohio on an overcast and cool day, absolutely perfect weather for visiting a botanical garden. The conservatories were outstanding and really more spectacular than the gardens themselves. A Chihuly exhibit was taking place and the pieces were breathtaking. 

Some of the pieces pictured here may not be Chihuly and if that is the case, I apologize. I have more photos of the gardens that I will share in my next post.







Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    This all looks like chihuly glass to me. I have seen quite a bit of it. If not it is Chihuly wanna be. I simply can't have glass in the garden. I am such a clutz. I would break everything. I like the look tho.

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  2. Phillip OliverSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks Lisa! I wasn't sure about that.

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