Always something to see in the Garden Pyracanthus in full berry   It's fungus season - Fairy Inkcap Grevillea    These eucalyptus blew down during Storm Arwen, and are growing vigorously from the base ..read more

  Tree heathers at their best in the garden this week. They originate from parts of Africa and Southern Europe. They are pretty hardy, but need an acidic free draining soil, in sun or partial shade ..read more

 Brownea grandiceps in the tropical glasshouse. Brownea grandiceps is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its common names include the rose of Venezuela and the scarlet flame bean. It originated in South America but is now widely grown as a decorative tree in tropical gardens. The flowerheads can be up to 20cms in diameter. The rose of Venezuela is native to Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru and Colombia where it grows in the tropical rainforest and is attractive to humming birds and butterflies. Information from Wikipedia March 2023 ..read more

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 A kingfisher perches quietly at the lower pond in the winter sunshine ..read more

  On Monday 2nd January at 11am and until 1pm there will be a 5k fun run around the paths of the University Botanic Garden to get yourself in shape for the New Year. The event caters for all ages and ambitions, just walk or break the record! Your reward, as well as a good time, will include seasonal refreshments at the end of the run.   This event is weather dependent and up-to-the-minute guidance will be available here 3 days in advance.   Best wishes for the festive season, The Friends’ Committee ..read more

 The last two panels are now in place - equally beautiful ..read more

Beautiful new coloured glass features marking the seasons in the Good Grief garden. installed so far are summer and autumn ..read more

 The rhododendrons in the Garden are spectacular at the moment. R. Selense ssp. jucundum, planted in 1985 R. falconeri, planted in 1977 ..read more

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