Africa comes to the Horniman by the way of an exciting new African garden, which has been constructed on the south section by the sunken garden. |
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BBC Ground ForceAfter the success of the African garden that we created with the BBC Ground Force team at the British Museum last year, we have been able to construct our own African garden by using many of those plants used in that programme. The garden shows plants from different regions in Africa: tropical, temperate, desert and an area from the Cape called Fynbos. In the centre of the garden is a dripping tap, to emphasis the importance of water and how many people in Africa suffer from a scarcity of this vital element. There is an African kitchen garden, where you will see oranges, limes, gourds, millet and many other different types of vegetables growing. work in progressThe Africa garden is part of our development towards an ethnobotanic garden. Though open to the public, it is a work in progress. Over the coming years, we will be adding other displays to this area: an African hut will be completed, many more plants will be added, and the interpretation will be updated. So when you visit Horniman Gardens, do come and see this wonderful display. We would be glad of any comments you may have. Gordon Lucas, Garden Manager |
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