“The Victorians approach to Climate Challenges”
6 Words for this weeks 6WS Challenge. 6 Words for Debbie’s Challenge…the link to our hosts Blog is here:- https://travelwithintent.com/
A break from 6WS Tradition…. Thought that I would add a story this week
As we face up to todays Climate Changes and an increasingly warmer planet, the Victorians had other climate related challenges.
There approach was more exotic plant related. How to create a climate in which plants from far off counties could be grown here in the colder and very seasonably changeable UK. The answer was to build Glass Houses to create the right warmth and protection.
Its introduce such plants as Angles Trumpets (Brugmansia) and the exotic Bird of Paradise ( Strecitzia)
The dramatic King Protea (Cynaroides) must have appeared unreal and very exotic..
The variety of Palms, Cacti and Fruits was enormous, big challenges for the Horticulturalist, often spurred on by Wealthy Landowners wanting to add to their Estates attraction. Some where large creations, as can be found at Kew Gardens, London… others just little more simple in constructions on Private Estates… others like this Glass House at Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens have brought the exotic to the wider population
Saturday… the weekend. Maybe time to visit one of the many Victorian legacies dotted arround the UK. But whatever your pleasure, enjoy and as always….
Please Remember ….
Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other
15th August
(C) David Oakes 2026
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There are some lovely ones around, David. Great on chilly days, of which there don’t seem to have been many lately. Happy weekend! xx
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Been too hot for me…but best not complain. xx
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My husband just said there was torrential rain in Norfolk? xx
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This week very localised and small areas have had downpours, very selective? …. but the vast majority of England not a drop. Seems daft in a UK summer to be wanting it to rain 🙂
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I do love a good botanical garden. Thanks for the morning beauty, David.
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Glad you enjoyed the ‘visit’ 😄
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As Janet has said
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Thanks for your interesting and topical post, David. I love the glass houses, for their architecture as much as their contents. My particular favourite is the Temperate House at Kew – the world’s largest Victorian glass house!
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yep, Kews Glasshouses are fabuolus. 😃
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So beautiful.
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Thanks to the forward thinking Victorians 😃
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Very nice. We just took our nearest grandchild to our nearby city’s conservatory and botanical gardens to see the Alice in Wonderland exhibit. So much fun and we perspire a bit in the tropical garden rooms. But neat to see all the different plants with her.
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Fun… botanical with a twist. 😅
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