Look at this......

Look at the growth of a Venus Fly Trap. You will find some of these in the Sub-Tropical House.

Did you know?.......Click on the small image of the Green Man to get some interesting bits and pieces about the plants in the Gardens.

Have a go...

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Growing Schools Garden (14/04/2008)
Chris Beardshaw opened the new Growing Schools garden here on Monday 7th April.

The Green Man is Coming (11/03/2008)

From April the Teulon Cottage down near the playground will become the home of the Green Man. In the cottage you will find the Green Man who will send you on quests around the Gardens.

The Gardeners Start Podcasting (07/03/2008)
Go to the Podcast section and listen to the people who really know about the plants in the Gardens - The Gardeners. Listen to Edward, Derek and Patrick talking about the plants you will find in the Tropical House. There is more to come so make sure you click the XML button and subscribe to the podcasts.

Become a Young Botanic (01/03/2008)

To celebrate the launch of the Green Man we have launched the Young Botanics website. Are you a Young Botanic? If you are, try blogging in the Green Space, create your own magic trail of the Gardens, listen to podcasts and submit your own great photographs.

Springdale Infant School visit the Botanical Gardens (01/03/2008)
Last year Springdale Infant school visited the Botanical Gardens to look at the differences between a tropical and arid habitat. The children recorded some of the most exciting bits of their visit. You can hear the recordings and see some of the pictures by visiting their special page. Click here.

Become a Young Botanic (01/03/2008)
The Green Man is coming. Why don't you celebrate this event by becoming a Young Botanic. Get your teacher or family to create a space in the Green Space where you can talk about plants. Submit your plant photographs to the Young Botanics site. Create a trail. Become a Young Botanic.