Four words:
Crystal Palace
Needs Plants
That's the answer to everything, right?
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A slave to the Goddess Flora shares his garden adventures.
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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.
Oh My God. Why is that gorgeous glass building standing empty? It definitely needs plants, and lots of 'em.
ReplyDeleteIt was originally built for that purpose. I don't know why they no longer use the structure for plants.
DeleteI experienced the exact same reaction as Alison... Good grief, Peter - why, WHY??? This place could be an amazing oasis... Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I keep forgetting to comment on your new embroidered emblem - it is lovely! The spider web in the corner is especially timely - love it! :)
DeleteThanks, Anna. The embroidered piece was one of two that were gifts from one of my coworkers.
DeleteWell that's just pure craziness! Fill up that beautiful building!
ReplyDeleteYou know what would look good there? Lots of Chihuly...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chuckle.
DeleteSomeone is missing a fabulous opportunity. Greenery would add to the experience of the building and complement all those metal edges.
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of beautiful plants outside. It's used for art exhibits now.
DeleteI had to look up the history: originally built to display flora and fauna from the Philippines. Shouldn't they honor the original purpose of the structure? At least the flora part.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a funding issue?
DeleteThe magnificent structure is a missed opportunity. If only they hired you, it would become a spectacular greenhouse, filled with amazing plants.
ReplyDeleteOh well, the train station is full of magnificent plants. Go figure.
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