THE
TEESSIDE BRANCH PHOTO GALLERY
Durham University Botanic Garden
The Branch was approached by the staff of the Durham
University Botanic Garden in late 1999. The Garden wanted to improve their
Cactus and Succulent House which had been suffering from cultivational
problems. The Branch agreed to assist with a major upgrade of the house,
by offering advice, seeking the donation of large plants and overseeing
the replanting of the beds. The actual work was undertaken by Botanic Garden
staff and was completed in Spring 2000.
The Cactus and Succulent House comprises a walkway
between raised and terraced beds. The bed on one side being for cacti,
the opposite side containing other succulents. The replanted and replacement
plants quickly took to the fresh compost, improved ventilation and better
watering regime and, with very few exceptions, quickly became established.
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After the work was completed, the Branch has
continued to maintain a good working relationship with the Gardens to mutual
advantage. The Branch holds plant sales there and gains publicity for its
work, whilst the Gardens appreciate our ongoing specialist advice and also
benefit from the publicity associated with our events.
All photographs by : John Ellis |
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The Botanic Garden has its own web site which can
be reached from a link in the 'Reciprocal Links' section on our Links Page.
The copyright for all pictures on
this site remains the property of the BCSS Teesside Branch and the original
photographer. Anyone wishing to reproduce any of them for whatever reason,
either as hard copies or for website use, should e-mail their request giving
full details of the intended use. Such requests will generally be looked
upon favourably provided they are for none commercial purposes.
