MagnoliaMagnolia - Magnolia Grandiflora
This evergreen variety of magnolia hails from the south-eastern United States. Its very large, scented flowers give rise to its name.
Stik artYou may have noticed the recent works in Dulwich by street artist Stik – there are two in Court Lane.
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Matthew GilbeySome of you will remember Matthew Gilbey, who was apprenticed to Head Gardener Ric Glenn.
Two Forms by Barbara HepworthThe theft of the Hepworth sculpture 'Two Forms' has united diverse groups of people who would not otherwise have had cause to work together. DPF is planning an exhibition about the sculpture to take place during the Dulwich Park Festival Fair (see below) in a marquee near the site from which the piece was stolen.
Bark damage from dogsThe park is suffering from a worrying phenomenon, the incidence of which is on the increase: dogs ripping the bark from trees.
As intended, on 15 November (a mercifully sunny day) a volunteer group from the Royal Bank of Scotland helped begin the major task of clearing the rivulet of duckweed.
