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Thanks, I’m pleased you enjoyed seeing it!

Thanks Steve! It's matured quite significantly since I filmed this video but looking back I'm still very happy with how much I was able to achieve in that first year!

Hi Jennifer, you certainly can, yes. For younger plants in less than sheltered locations it's what I'd recommend after the mild and wet late autumn weather takes a cold turn. Make sure you don't let it dry out though, ideally keep the greenhouse well ventilated when mild and also use fleece over the fern during prolonged or subzero cold spells if your greenhouse isn't heated.

@@GeorgesJungleGarden thank you so much

Thanks, I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

Thanks Hugh and good question! Sorry to let you down but on this occasion, regrettably, absolutely nothing! I could easily blame the practicalities of not having enough time there and literally having zero space in the care around our holiday stuff but mainly I was being well behaved as I've invested in a backup camera setup recently so that's pocket money gone for a good while. I do have a list of plants I'd love to get from PGP though (now longer after this visit!) so I'd love to pop back later in the year or next year, we'll see...

It's definitely a very special place, hopefully you get the opportunity to visit!

Thanks, I'm pleased you enjoyed seeing some of these beasts!

It absolutely is Mark and it's that combination of ferns, ivies, trees and other foliage plants with a selection of real exotics that made it come alive for me. Well worth a visit if you're ever over that way!

Thank you for your great comments Mark. We love a Fern or 2!!! 🌿😁 Ivy is just so interesting and very overlooked in my humble opinion. Glad you liked our garden. @GeorgesJungleGarden did a great job capturing the essence of our design. 🌿🌿🌿

thank you, At first when the garden trees were no so established we had a problem in the top wildlife pond. The Heron has had many fish over the years but over the last two or three years as the tree canopy has filled , thankfully he longer visits.

I think the Koala in the Eucalyptus will be scaring them away! Either that or they just can't see the water for all the trees now...

We used to.... But the canopy hides the pond more now. More of an issue in Winter months.

Haha cheers, probably a little too much enthusiasm for anyone who knows me in real life but it obviously comes from a genuine place and some of the plants at this garden really are sensational! It is indeed, but life's too short to not be passionate about and really go for your hobbies and interests isn't it! Thanks, all the best to you too.

Haha no worries, it's one from my 'bucket list' of UK nurseries to visit and I had the opportunity so went for it and I'm pleased Nick was happy to contribute. Great to hear that you've had positive experiences too. Regarding stock, yes, I think Nick is a real perfectionist when it comes to the quality and accuracy of the plants offered and I get the impression this does limit propagation options and sources compared to more mainstream garden centres. It can be a bit frustrating when you can't currently get all the plants you want to spread the postage over but what I will say is that it's worth leaving your email up against anything out of stock as they do regularly get items topped up and you get a email from them as soon as the plants are back in stock. I'm pleased you enjoyed the vid thanks and hopefully it's not another 5 years before I'm back again!

Very true, that's it and exactly what I wanted to convey. If you're interested in tropical / subtropical / jungle / exotic plants then chances are you're also going to be interested in the huge range of rare plants out there, even if the differences can sometimes be more subtle. I think it's something you move onto over time and whilst the Agaves and bamboo were understandably my 'highlight' spectacles, I came away wanting an even larger range of plants. It really is fascinating to see Nick's plant journey and how it's influenced what he grows and offers plus a privilege to share it too.

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Ann and well worth a visit! Such a fantastic assortment of beautiful and rare plants in one place.

Ahh thanks, that's so kind of you to say! Yes, that's certainly the feeling I get visiting too and inspiration and ideas aside, practically it really does make so much difference seeing a plant growing that's never been mulched or protected etc. versus just reading that on a sales page. I loved the fennel too and it's maybe a 'softening' plant that might just find it's way into my garden too. No worries about the plug, I very much wanted to point people towards actual gardens with exciting plants like those featured in a more 'realistic' sized garden and yours is a beautiful demonstration. Thanks again for all your time and effort replying to people who've left comments on your video, it really does make a difference and I'm sure is much appreciated!

Thanks Kris, I appreciate that. The temptation was there to purely produce a 'highlight reel' of the exotics but when you're somewhere as diverse as PGP and lucky enough to have Nick's input, how can you not explore the lesser known and more subtly beautiful plants too. I could absolutely see that Dahlia tamaulipana fitting in perfectly with your garden!

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Yes that Dahlia looked pretty unusual. Wonderful looking plant

@@YorkshireKRIS Certainly, the overall size and glossiness really are exceptional 😃

Thanks, that's very kind of you to say and I'm pleased you agree that the atmosphere is really what makes a garden special, however you get there with a blend of planting, hard landscaping, structure, design, sound etc. The enthusiasm was definitely ramped up for this one and yes, I guess ultimately, it's all about sharing what I find interesting and helping others get the same enjoyment out of their plants and gardens, wrapped up in CZcams packaging! I tend to lean into whoever I'm filming with for these kind of videos and try to get across what they do well, differently or have a lot of experience and knowledge in. In a garden like this, there's definitely a lot of practical tips to be teased out as well as the more general inspiration and unusual plant ideas so it was a privilege to be able to quickly visit and share it.

Absolutely, it's hard to convey the feeling of walking around it! Certainly a beast with that 'wow' factor!

Nice one, it's always worth a diversion over to it if you can justify it!

Thanks so much Craig and you’re absolutely right - the hardest thing was actually filming a walk through the garden against a time limit (which I may have gone over slightly 😬) when there were so many fantastic plants we could have stopped by and spent 5 or 10 minutes on! It was certainly an inspirational visit again for me and beyond the more basic tips about repetition and structure etc, I find it fascinating when people break down a planting scheme which visually works as a whole and how differently you then see it when you know the plants better. Happy to learn from Nick and share his wisdom and experiences and I’m pleased it made a good video!

No Empress unfortunately, it’s not one many people have and I think Nick really favours the Rex form as offering the full Tetrapanax experience!

I don’t think PGP do currently but Paul Barney who discovered it has some at Edulis so get in quick 😂

Haha yes, it’s sensational isn’t it!

Indeed! Well worth a visit even from further afield - you’re lucky to live so close though!

Don’t we all 😂 Nahh, it’s overrated!

Pleased to hear it! Thanks, I quite liked that bee shot so it might make a few casual appearances 😂

@@GeorgesJungleGarden I saw one flying through a wide shot, as if it was guiding us through it... Very pleasing shot that was!

That one was very much my favourite! Just panned at the right time. Great to see so much wildlife in a garden in the short time I was there and be able to include it in my video, I'm pleased you enjoyed it thanks.

Fantastic, isn’t it just! Such a botanical adventure and those Rex plants are pretty insane! 😃

It really is, you can’t beat big palms, clear water and the golden evening sun for creating a beautiful exotic coastal vibe! 😃

@@GeorgesJungleGarden if I didn’t know better I wouldn’t have thought it was the uk it’s a place I’ve never been but how beautiful it is the perfect setting 💚

Oh wow, that’s what it’s about isn’t it! So many of the recently introduced exotics have come from higher altitude collections across Asia. Whilst I won’t comment on your unofficial collection, I hope it grows well for you and you’re able to subsequently propagate and test it in more challenging conditions!

@@GeorgesJungleGarden yep. Someone gotta do it and be the first 🤭

Haha yes, jealousy is the word! It’s exciting to see but equally rewarding to be growing the unusual and unexpected away from the mildest places 😊 I’m sure there’s plenty of exotic gardeners down there trying plants that won’t grow 100% successfully even on the south coast too, it’s a never-ending game!

They probably try to push the boundaries even further and have the same struggles as we do, just with different plants ​@@GeorgesJungleGarden

Isn’t it just! They really have, from the overall design through to the construction, planting and keeping it all so wonderful 😃

@@GeorgesJungleGarden lots of thought has gone into such a small space I’ve just subscribed to your channel and this is the first thing I’ve seen how beautiful 💚

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments Vanessa. We really do appreciate it🌿🌿🌿

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Many thanks George...we continue to be completely overwhelmed at everyone's comments. 😊🌿🌿🌿

They are all absolutely well deserved @DIMMOCKS1 - they may slow down slightly soon but the video is continuing to do very well views-wise so obviously your beautiful garden is appreciated by a lot of people which is fantastic to see!

Thanks, it certainly is! On a sunny day it can be as beautiful as anywhere in my eyes, waiting for the sunny days though is a different matter 😂 Great to see such adventurous and colourful planting in a public place!

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased you enjoy the videos and this one especially, it really is a stunning garden made by lovely people with so much passion and focus on the details. Your new garden sounds very exciting and you’re absolutely right, I really wouldn’t rush anything until you get a rough idea of an overall design that works for you. I’ve hopefully got some more video tours on the way soon that’ll give you more ideas but personally I think Mark (of Crazy Tiki Garden fame) has done a great job setting out a larger space on his circle theme 😃

Thank you very much, I'm very pleased you enjoyed it and it was my privilege sharing so many unusual and spectacular plants a lot of people won't know are possible here! Thanks for taking the time to leave you kind words and all the best, George.

Ahh thanks, that's mega kind of you and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my quick and overenthusiastic tour of these stunning plants! It really does blow my mind that somewhere we can travel to in the car really does allow such varied and exotic Mediterranean and arid planting through our wetter winters. Thanks for your compliments about the ending too, I've picked up a new backup video camera and was experimenting with that through my holidays - there's definitely a lot to be said for intentionally bringing it with you and making a point of capturing the special moments and beauty to look back on and I'm pleased you enjoyed me working some of them into the video. If you like this planting, I'm pretty sure there'll be some plants you'll appreciate in my next video coming out on Sunday!

Hi Craig, forgive me, I can’t recall mentioning them in this video and would like to think I haven’t suggested anything harmful towards them - apologies if a mistake has been made or unintentional advice given. Hawk moths are absolutely beautiful, I remember seeing a couple of them feeding on our Echium at our old garden, absolutely stunning!

@@GeorgesJungleGarden sorry wrong video 🤣

No worries, you did have me worrying for a minute!

Hi, you're absolutely right in that Gunnera tinctoria is causing problems in certain mild, western areas of the UK and Ireland and should absolutely be controlled in the trade more effectively than it has been. The recent controversy and reason for my video is over the recent guidance that all hybrids containing the tinctoria genes are 'banned', despite much evidence that many of the larger Gunnera are likely to be sterile and therefore not likely to be an issue in invasive populations which only affect certain areas of the country anyway. I do feel your concern regarding invasive plants and I hope you're able to get on top of the Himalayan Balsam situation at your parents' garden. We're heading to a point where the potential for issues caused by invasive plants has never been higher but arguably the demand for resilient and biodiverse flora in a climate with rapidly changing climate is certainly key, so considered management, thorough research and common sense will absolutely be key as we move forwards - none of which seem to apply to decisions like this in my opinion. As for it being an ugly plant - we'll agree to disagree there and I don't expect to change your mind! Pretty and beautiful it is not, but striking, ridiculously oversized and with huge prehistoric presence it absolutely is and I hope we continue to have a great variety of plant options for all gardens and gardeners and our native wildlife as we move forwards responsibly.

@@GeorgesJungleGarden I was only half joking about its ugliness! The size of those leaves is indeed impressive. If it can be proven that hybrids aren’t invasive, then they should of course be allowed. It’s a difficult question. It’s good at least that people like yourself take a responsible approach to it.

Thanks and yes, that's the real thing - most of the plants are clearly established and thriving, not just brave experiments like the rest of us so often attempt! Haha yes, that's very true and it's also completely context dependent and subconscious I find! If I was filming with somebody else then there would be no real issue doing it and when in the more private garden areas, again, no problem at all. Going onto the seafront area though, you definitely become very aware of how many people there actually are there and whilst it's very normal these days to watch narrated videos filmed on a phone or camera - it's still bizarre filming them in my eyes! You soon get over it though, especially in an area where you don't know anyone and people are just going about with their holidays.

Hello Emma. Thank you for your amazing comments. We were very lucky to have @georgesjunglegarden come to film. He's so good....has a great creative eye and vision. Our garden is very hard to capture and he's managed to do that perfectly. The waterfall installation was really tricky to do and to make look like it's been there for years it's hard.... So the fact that you were surprised at that makes it all worthwhile. Thanks again Emma 🌿👍🏼

Thank so much Emma and Annemarie! The waterfall really is a thing of beauty and yes, I had to feature it more considering how great it looks after just one year. It's definitely invaluable hearing all the tips and tricks behind the end result. It really was such an inspiring visit and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video!