The Spring Exhibition in Praha

[razvan chisu]

My hitchhiking trip is over, so first some pictures from the exhibition and the Botanical Garden in Bratislava.

[razvan chisu]

Then some pictures from the exhibition in Brno.

[mark smyth]

thanks for the photos Raz.

[Paddy Tobin]

Of course, Paddy. Although I have already choosed the better.

Ewelina,

Your comment is the best compliment to the plants at the show because the photographs you left to last are still of excellent plants. I have seen photographs of Lamium armenum on several occasions but have never grown it. It is a beautiful plant, one I must watch out for.

Many thanks for all the photographs, really enjoyed them.

Razvan, great photographs also. Many thanks.

Paddy

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Goodness me, this really doesn't stop !

Exquisite photo's again Ewelina and Razvan of course !
What a joy to watch them.
Do I understand well that there's a show in Prague and in Brno at practically the same time

[razvan chisu]

Yes, there are shows in Bratislava, Brno and Prague at about the same time. I was in Bratislava on Saturday, then in Brno on Sunday and then Prague on Thursday. I will post some pictures from Olomouc botanical garden and then from Prague, but those tomorrow.

[Ewelina Wajgert]

Razvan, because you was on 3 shows tell me please, which show you consider the best? If you could visit only one, what should you visit?

[razvan chisu]

Well, the show in Prague was definitely the best. The setting, the plants, access, (though no public toilet available - at least not one that I could find). For buying plants: Brno. All plants there were cheaper and maybe more diverse (there were a lot of orchids, saxes, woodlanders, etc). If I'd have to choose between botanic gardens definitely Brno Arboretum for variety of plants, variety of habitats and design and of course for their inovative use of rock features. The best feature in the Troja BG - Prague - I think is their Japanese garden, which at the time of my visit was marvelous with all the Rhododendrons in blossom.

[razvan chisu]

And now some pictures from the BG in Brno. There is no entry fee except for the glasshouses, and the location is close to the center.

[Anthony Darby]

Fantastic all of you. I'm going to have to get an armchair for my computer station, then my wife will definitely be a Forum 'widow'.

[mark smyth]

alas the trip is over, stunnings gardens, good hotel but very very poor food. I had the idea to bring the laptop to edit photos daily but it was impossible. I have almost 1000 photos to go through before you see any. later maybe

[Luc Gilgemyn]

We'll be satisfied seeing only 999 Mark ! 

[Paddy Tobin]

Delighted with what I have seen to date and looking forward to a big report from Mark on his return and recovery - a few good dinners at home will see you well again!

Paddy