University of Oxford Botanic Gardens

As I was in Oxford today for a meeting, I decided to pop over to the University of Oxford Botanic Gardens and have a look what was going on. I’ve only previously visited once before and didn’t really have a chance to go and have a good look around then so today I spent a glorious hour exploring.

Conditions for photography weren’t great as it was quite breezy and near to midday when the light is at its most harsh but I figured as there were a number of large trees I might be afforded some shade in which to work. There very very few visitors wandering round which was a bonus as I had a lovely choice of vistas and with Magdalen Tower in the background piercing the blue sky it would have been a missed opportunity.

There wasn’t a great deal out to be honest. Lots of greenery which I suppose is normal given the time of year and some stunning tulip beds though a lot of plants looked really thirsty which given the low rainfall we’ve had this April isn’t surprising. I also took a trip into the hothouses to see some of the waterlilies and some crazy carnivorous plants. I will definitely re-visit over the summer months.

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