Good to be back at the wonderful South London Botanical Institute in Tulse Hill. Needless to say it's been closed to the public for extended periods during the pandemic. They've kept up a full program of web based events but more recently have been able to welcome visitors again.

 I went along today to do some voluntary work in the garden and catch up with folks I hadn't seen since early 2020. The SLBI is in essence a large house with a large back garden but it's packed with interest; the plants are an interesting mix of "exotics" and natives. As botanical gardens go it's not huge but that's what makes it such a gem.