If I knew what these flowers were, I’d tell you about them.

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Ken Dowell

Kew Gardens, London

Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens

The Hive

Created by Wolfgang Buttress, the Hive attempts to recreate the world of bees at a human-sized level. If you block out the sound of the human visitors, the sound you hear in the background is the sound of bees communicating.
The Hive
water lillies
water lillies
Water lillies
Temperate House
Temperate House originally opened in 1863
King William's Temple
King William’s Temple dates back to 1837.
Princess of Wales Conservatory
sarracenia leucophylla
Stand back! The sarracenia leucophylla, which is listed as a vulnerable species, is carnivorous. It traps, kills and devours insects.
Kew Gardens
Monkey puzzle
Monkey puzzle
Monkey puzzle
Kew Gardens
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8 Responses to If I knew what these flowers were, I’d tell you about them.

  1. Donna Janke says:
    May 15, 2022 at 9:09 am

    i really enjoyed visiting Kew Gardens. I visited once in the mid 1980s and more recently in 2019. Spent several hours there, but still have things to see in a future visit.

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  2. retrosimba says:
    May 15, 2022 at 2:04 pm

    Quite splendid. The Hive is surreal. Thanks for the chance to transport there via your blog.

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  3. MichaelStephenWills says:
    May 16, 2022 at 10:38 am

    The first flower under Kew Gardens seems a species of fuscia

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  4. Pam Lazos says:
    May 16, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    I know what they are — beautiful!! And I love those monkey puzzle trees. So cool. Enjoy your trip, Ken.

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  5. Jessica (Diverting Journeys) says:
    May 18, 2022 at 8:44 am

    I love the monkey puzzle trees at Kew! And the greenhouse with the giant lily pads in it, though I always forget what it’s called. If you visit again around this time of year, would highly recommend going to Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park. It’s free, and absolutely gorgeous when it’s in bloom.

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