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Title: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 11, 2016, 13:45:30

Lets try another Botanic Garden that I have had the pleasure of visiting.

The Woodland Garden


(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/07-Woodland%20Garden/Q%20(2).JPG)

This one has 88 pieces.

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=I4UBFDJX (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=I4UBFDJX)


(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/07-Woodland%20Garden/Q%20(4).JPG)


This one has 88 pieces.

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=0N55RSNC

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Obelixx on January 11, 2016, 14:22:16

Thanks TeeGee.  Do you know what kind of soil they have in Sheffield?  Alkaline, neutral, acid?

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 11, 2016, 14:31:10

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Do you know what kind of soil they have in Sheffield?  Alkaline, neutral, acid?

I am not sure for certain but based on my soil which is around 20-25 miles away as the crow flies I would say in the main it is slightly acidic say pH 6.5.

Having said that, it is a teaching garden so I guess they adjust the pH in certain areas to conduct practical experiments.

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Obelixx on January 11, 2016, 15:37:11

Thanks Tee Gee.  It's just that all too often I get excited by plants only to find they won't do well in my deep, fertile but nonetheless alkaline soil.

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 12, 2016, 10:06:49

The Evolution Garden

This area contains ancient plants such as Ferns, Ginkgo and Dawn Redwoods.

There are also a few samples of fossilised plant life.

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/06-Evolution%20Garden/P3.JPG)

This jigsaw has 60 pieces

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=G6SBUIPC (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=G6SBUIPC)

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/06-Evolution%20Garden/P4.JPG)

This jigsaw has 60 pieces

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=WDYAH7CW (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=WDYAH7CW)

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 13, 2016, 11:24:55

The Mediterranean Garden

This is quite a large garden part of which was undergoing refurbishment when I visited.

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/04-Mediterranean/U-1.JPG)

This puzzle has 60 pieces

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=XCDVM7RI (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=XCDVM7RI)

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/04-Mediterranean/U-3.JPG)

This puzzle has 70 pieces

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=BZGNFGMY (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=BZGNFGMY)

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Paulines7 on January 14, 2016, 11:38:34

There seems to be a lack of colour in some of the botanical gardens, especially noticeable in the Sheffield gardens.  I am surprised that there are so few flowers to be seen, yet judging from the leaves on the trees, it must be summertime in the photos.  Maybe they are trying to save money by having ground cover plants which are less labour intensive than flower beds.

Thanks for posting the jigsaws, Tee Gee.  I really enjoy doing them.

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 14, 2016, 13:57:45

The Main Lawns

I agree Pauline this is about as far as they go.


(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/15-Main%20Lawns/F%2010.JPG)

This jigsaw has 80 pieces

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=RWWLHGE7 (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=RWWLHGE7)


(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/15-Main%20Lawns/F%2011.JPG)
This jigsaw has 88 pieces

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=1JVVOWLX (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=1JVVOWLX)


The Victorian Garden

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/20-Victorian%20Garden/1.jpg)

This jigsaw has 60 pieces

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=0P9TTY0S (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=0P9TTY0S)

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Obelixx on January 14, 2016, 16:31:14

I really dislike formal bedding schemes - but they make good jigsaws.  Thanks Tee Gee

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 15, 2016, 11:01:10

The Broad Walk

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/18-Broad%20Walk/02.JPG)



This jigsaw has 70 pieces.

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=VMDUV83A (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=VMDUV83A)

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/18-Broad%20Walk/Broadwalk%20(1).JPG)


This jigsaw has 88 pieces.[/b][/i]

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=XZ0TO1DB (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=XZ0TO1DB)

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Paulines7 on January 15, 2016, 11:57:13

Quote from: Obelixx on January 14, 2016, 16:31:14

I really dislike formal bedding schemes - but they make good jigsaws.  Thanks Tee Gee

I totally agree with the above, Obelixx.  I too think that bedding schemes are so unnatural.

They do make good jig saws though and with all the assortment of colours, present more of a challenge.

I love the fountain in the new pictures, Tee Gee.  I have a similar one but a bit smaller than that shown at Sheffield and mine is three tier rather than four.  It was bought by my family for my 70th birthday.  My pond beneath it is not as big and is only about 6ft across but we made it deeper so we could have fish in it.   

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 16, 2016, 10:49:45

The Rose Garden

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/16-Rose%20Garden/M%20(3).JPG)

This puzzle has 88 pieces.

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=Z92X479M (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=Z92X479M)

In the Pavilion.

New Zealand Plants

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/19-%20Pavillions/04-New%20Zealand/New%20Zealand%20plants%20(4).JPG)


This puzzle has 88 pieces.

http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=WF6D08BI (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=WF6D08BI)

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: Tee Gee on January 17, 2016, 11:06:31

South African Plants

(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/19-%20Pavillions/05-South%20African/South%20African%20Plants%20(1).JPG)

This puzzle has 88 pieces.


http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=ZLIB0LVH (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=ZLIB0LVH)


South & Central American Plants


(http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Blogspot/29-Sheffield%20BG/19-%20Pavillions/06-South%20America/South%20&%20Central%20American%20Plants%20(2).JPG)

This puzzle has 70 pieces.



http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=O90O6VMY (http://www.jigidi.com/solve.php?id=O90O6VMY)

Title: Re: The Daily Jigsaw - Sheffield Botanic Gardens
Post by: daveyboi on January 17, 2016, 13:58:39

Very interesting pictures this week Tee Gee thank you  :wave: :toothy10: