Barbican Conservatory Home to over 2000 species of tropical plants and trees (some of which are rare and endangered in their native habitat), Barbican Conservatory is the second largest conservatory in London. With a vibrant mix of temperate and arid types, the plants range from areas as diverse as the rocky deserts and bushland of
Another local hidden gem I came across a couple of months ago is the little greenhouse at Wrest Park. I visited on a very temperamental day weather wise – blazing sunshine swiftly followed by clouds and torrential rain, so this little green sanctuary was the perfect place to seek shelter. What I love about this
For the past few weeks (okay, months), I’ve found myself wallowing in self pity over the end of summer. Darker morning, chilly evenings and the thought of having to buy a new winter wardrobe has kept me at home eating pasta rather exploring green spaces. Which is why this weekend’s visit to The University Of