Our Accommodations in Christchurch on Hereford Street were one half block from the Botanical Gardens. Free and open to the public, dawn to dusk 365, like so many of the public gardens we have visited so far.
Uninspired annual bedding great us at the beginning, but as we strolled on we quickly realized it was the stage that was of interest not the seasonal chorus line. The specimens of gigantic old trees were the largest we have seen to this point. California Redwoods, Costal Redwoods, European species, Asian species, reaching epic, yes, epic proportions.
Paths wandering under these giants link collections, such as Hydrangeas, Heaths and Heathers and ferns. A conservatory houses more tender plants and offer quirky step back in time.
We met and spoke to Jeremy, superintendent of grounds. He was generous with the little time he had, as staffing was still under the influence of extended holiday.
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