The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog.
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The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 15,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 6 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
From 7 March 2015 Uppark House and Garden opens its gates (and doors) for 363 days of the year, so you’ll have more opportunities to visit this special place.
It means that the circuit path network uncovered in Dr Sarah Rutherford’s research carried out in 2012, has a heightened sense of relevance. We’re looking to reinstate this path network, with the first phase including paths to the dairy and to the cafe to provide improved access for all visitors. I have been observing the great work being done by the gardening team at Hinton Amper to improve the durability of their grassed areas. They’ve been using a product that fits together in sections, like a jig-saw and the grass is then able to grow up and within the space of a few months, disappears from view. This is something we could consider for areas that receive high ‘footfall’ (pedestrian traffic). Have a look on their facebook page for more information and images.
Above: The grass path to the dairy will be replaced by a flint/chalk sub-base topped with preferably a locally sourced top dressing that is easier for access.
Below: The original chalk sub-base is exposed by garden team member Judy in the summer of 2012.
This exciting path construction work is planned for the next few years and will really change the feel of the garden. It will be phased alongside the gradual renewal of the peripheral planting along the beautiful flint boundary wall.
Learn more about the work we’re doing by joining a free tour led by gardener Jenny Swatton on 23 November and me on 30 November at 12.00pm and 2pm – meet at the golden gates, normal admission prices apply.
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.
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4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 23,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 5 Film Festivals
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.
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A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 7,400 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 6 trips to carry that many people.
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