On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 21:20:07 -0000, Bob wrote:

You could be right about the beds being used for alpines, when I unearthed
them after what seems to be 35 years growth of weeds, shrubs and trees I
found a frame above each one about 2 feet above soil level it foxed me what
they were used for.

Aha! Bulb frames. Used to grow tempermental bulbs that take
exception to Britain's damp climate.

I think Wisley has bulb frames, so you might go take a gander if
you're in the neighborhood to see how they are used.


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Rodger Whitlock
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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