the Chelsea Physic Garden

The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded by the Society of Apothecaries in 1673 in order to promote the study of botany in relation to medicine, then known as the "physic" or healing arts. It is a most restful place (as you can see) and has only recently started opening regularly to the public.

Just along from the Royal Hospital, it is a small haven. Step in here and you can almost see those intrpid exporers bringing back their trophies from a trip fraught with mystery and danger.

If you are interested in plants, their medicinal uses or the way that plants weave in and out of the fabric of our lives, you really should visit.

Oh yes, we had a bit of a family macro-fest, too. Here are some of the results (<1%)