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Title: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Michael on April 08, 2010, 08:01:09 PM: Hi all!

I just got a phone call this week confirming that I was accepted at Kew, thus spending there, at least, 3 years of my life. I still cannot believe i got in, and I barely cannot wait for this wonderful experience to start!!!

Last month while I went there to the interview, I had the opportunity to see, for the very first time, an amazing show of temperate spring geophytes growing in huge carpets. I've never seen so many Crocuses, Galanthus and Narcissus in my whole life growing like mad, there were literally thousands of blooms and colour splashes throughout the lawns. I also got luck as the Daffodils are a bit late this year, approximately one month later that previous seasons (according to someone that works there) so I really got just in time to see the show. And Kew's alpine house is outstanding, not to mention the rest of the garden and greenhouses and... and...!

I also had the opportunity to visit other places, amongst them Wisley Gardens... And obviously I could not leave the place without purchasing a few potted plants I always wanted to have... And later on, I had to buy an extra suitcase just for the plants (my mother almost killed me, but well worth the risk)!

Here are a few random pictures i took, i hope you enjoy them!
I have a second set of pictures to post soon (mainly Wisley)

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Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Eric Locke on April 08, 2010, 08:05:24 PM: Congratulations on your success Michael. Enjoy

Eric
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: ranunculus on April 08, 2010, 08:17:05 PM: Many, many congratulations, Michael. A magnificent experience awaits you ... enjoy!
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Michael J Campbell on April 08, 2010, 08:27:40 PM: Many Congratulations Michael, enjoy your stay and have a wonderful time.
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Gail on April 08, 2010, 08:37:45 PM: Fantastic news Michael, congratulations! :)
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Paddy Tobin on April 08, 2010, 08:54:09 PM: Michael,

Wonderful news. Congratulations, best wishes and every happiness and success.

And...don't forget we would like regular postings from Kew.

Paddy
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Maggi Young on April 08, 2010, 09:20:42 PM: Michael, I expect this experience will be a most rewarding one for you and something for which you deserve all our congratulations.
In three years you should get a chance to visit all around the country, too!
Well done!

M
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: chasw on April 08, 2010, 09:27:44 PM: Absolutely fantastic news Michael,I am sure that you will thoroughly enjoy the experience
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Mick McLoughlin on April 08, 2010, 09:30:52 PM: Congratulations Michael - well done
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 08, 2010, 10:17:12 PM: Well done indeed Michael. You will have such a great time and so many opportunities. And already you are showing some pictures of plants we've not seen before on the Forum. Always keep us posted. ;D

Remember too, that with so many Forum members to visit you need never lack for cake or chocolate. ;D
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: fermi de Sousa on April 09, 2010, 05:03:38 AM: Michael,
tremendous news! Now you can apply for a student place at the Alpines Conference next April! ;D
Look forward to hearing all about your experience.
cheers
fermi
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Gerdk on April 09, 2010, 06:39:25 AM: Michael,
Absolutely fantastic, share your excitement!

Gerd
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Anthony Darby on April 09, 2010, 02:28:35 PM: Good luck Michael. 8)
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: ian mcenery on April 09, 2010, 10:35:42 PM: Well done Michael. I do hope that you will enjoy your stay. You might even get used to the weather ;D
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: David Nicholson on April 10, 2010, 08:23:16 PM: Well done indeed Michael. Make very good use of it and have a great time too.
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: David Shaw on April 11, 2010, 06:37:31 PM: Congratulations, Michael, learn and enjoy. I am sure that most UK forumists will welcome you for a visit.
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Brian Ellis on April 12, 2010, 08:34:41 AM: Michael, I am sure you are in for a wonderful experience, all best wishes and well done. You must keep us up to date with your progress when you are here ;)
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on April 12, 2010, 08:58:40 AM: Great news Michael, and many congratulations !!! :D :D
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Casalima on April 12, 2010, 07:00:01 PM: Wonderful news, Michael! Muitos parabéns!!! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time there!

um abraço
Title: Re: Kew Gardens & Wisley, UK
Post by: Ragged Robin on April 12, 2010, 07:38:05 PM: Michael, this is such good news - Kew needs young talented guys like you! I really look forward to hearing all about your experiences there it is such a amazing place and you will have a wonderful chance to do something special 8)

I know how your Mother feels ;D