A visit to the Chelsea Physic Garden

I met up with my Cuban friends for a sleepover which was great fun. Lots of catching up. A great dinner and pudding and wine. A good combination. 
Next morning Rosie and I went walking to visit the Chelsea Physic Garden. Spectacular. I'd never heard of before (Polly told me about it initially)
That's a rose bush. A very old one.
it's 4 acres in all.
this is the man who donated the land
 Sir Hans Sloane. 


https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/about/history/

This is the most bizarre fact I think I've ever found.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/forcing-rhubarb/

Comments

  1. Allison20 December 2023 at 03:18

    So, are you going to submit your rhubarb to the night??? Also I love the medical garden. Makes me wish I was teaching elective history again!

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