Frogleg12/2/04 8:59

On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:24:36 +0000, Sacha
wrote:

Frogleg wrote:

Here's a site with *some* info, 'though not a specific answer to your
question.

http://www.sfasu.edu/ag/horticulture...reenhouse%20hi
st
ory%20-%20trends.htm


That's very interesting and informative, too. It looks as if that story
could well be true then. Thanks very much indeed.

It was interesting to find that greenhouse arrangements well pre-date
glass. Gardeners are a determined lot. I can well imagine a neighbor
of the person who first made glass saying, "Say, I'll bet I can start
my peas early with this!" never mind the prospect of replacing oiled
sheepskin in his windows.

I believe 'the Spanish Prisoner' is a classic confidence scam,
although not usually associated with 1588.

Thanks to all who have answered here and emailed. We will go to Greenway's
Magnolia and Camellia walk armed with information *and* questions. ;-)
BTW, do the Devonians among us know about these walks? They are on the RHS
website and places need to be booked in advance, giving car numbers for
parking spaces. We're going on 20th Feb and having lunch afterwards for
£9.50 p.p. The proceeds of that particular walk will go to Rowcroft
Hospice in memory of Frank Lavin, Mrs Christie's head gardener for many
years. Like most NT gardens, they don't open to the public before Easter but
these are specially arranged days.
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

Frogleg12/2/04 8:59

On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:24:36 +0000, Sacha
wrote:

Frogleg wrote:

Here's a site with *some* info, 'though not a specific answer to your
question.

http://www.sfasu.edu/ag/horticulture...reenhouse%20hi
st
ory%20-%20trends.htm


That's very interesting and informative, too. It looks as if that story
could well be true then. Thanks very much indeed.

It was interesting to find that greenhouse arrangements well pre-date
glass. Gardeners are a determined lot. I can well imagine a neighbor
of the person who first made glass saying, "Say, I'll bet I can start
my peas early with this!" never mind the prospect of replacing oiled
sheepskin in his windows.

I believe 'the Spanish Prisoner' is a classic confidence scam,
although not usually associated with 1588.

Thanks to all who have answered here and emailed. We will go to Greenway's
Magnolia and Camellia walk armed with information *and* questions. ;-)
BTW, do the Devonians among us know about these walks? They are on the RHS
website and places need to be booked in advance, giving car numbers for
parking spaces. We're going on 20th Feb and having lunch afterwards for
£9.50 p.p. The proceeds of that particular walk will go to Rowcroft
Hospice in memory of Frank Lavin, Mrs Christie's head gardener for many
years. Like most NT gardens, they don't open to the public before Easter but
these are specially arranged days.
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:15:48 +0000, Sacha
wrote:

We will go to Greenway's
Magnolia and Camellia walk armed with information *and* questions. ;-)
BTW, do the Devonians among us know about these walks? They are on the RHS
website and places need to be booked in advance, giving car numbers for
parking spaces. We're going on 20th Feb and having lunch afterwards for
£9.50 p.p.

Sounds lovely. Can't seem to get many pictures of the gardens, either
through RHS or National Trust sites. Do report back on your visit.

Frogleg13/2/04 3:24

On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:15:48 +0000, Sacha
wrote:

We will go to Greenway's
Magnolia and Camellia walk armed with information *and* questions. ;-)
BTW, do the Devonians among us know about these walks? They are on the RHS
website and places need to be booked in advance, giving car numbers for
parking spaces. We're going on 20th Feb and having lunch afterwards for
£9.50 p.p.

Sounds lovely. Can't seem to get many pictures of the gardens, either
through RHS or National Trust sites. Do report back on your visit.

Certainly will.
--

Sacha
(remove the weeds to email me)

Frogleg13/2/04 3:24

On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:15:48 +0000, Sacha
wrote:

We will go to Greenway's
Magnolia and Camellia walk armed with information *and* questions. ;-)
BTW, do the Devonians among us know about these walks? They are on the RHS
website and places need to be booked in advance, giving car numbers for
parking spaces. We're going on 20th Feb and having lunch afterwards for
£9.50 p.p.

Sounds lovely. Can't seem to get many pictures of the gardens, either
through RHS or National Trust sites. Do report back on your visit.

Certainly will.
--

Sacha
(remove the weeds to email me)