Pictures from the 2001 Study Abroad to visit gardens of England, Wales and Ireland

Department of Horticulture

Virginia Tech

 

In an unusual act of humility and admiration, Larry kisses the turf at Oxford.

 

Kim relaxes at the Pantheon at Stourhead

 

 

Our guide at Conway Castle, Nevel Hortop is unable to hide his enthusiasm

 

 

Julian, our guide at Annes Grove in Cork

 

Alex checks out another unusual tree at Annes Grove

 

 

Even with the rain falling, the group showed good cheer
on our boatride to Garnish Island and the garden called Ilnacullin.

 

  

 

Our driver and pub expert, Ian, points out the finer points
of the Guinness factory to Bob and Sandy

 

 

  

 

  

 

Christine posing with the gunnera at Wisley

 

Anne and Brian looking at plants
in the Dillon Garden in Dublin

 

  Christine, Larry and Dave in the Dillon Garden

 

Jeff, Val Dillon and Alex obviously posing for a picture

 

Dave, Alex and Larry in one of the towers at Conway Castle

 

 

 Dinner

 

 at

 

 Penmaenuchaf

 

 Hall

 Helen Dillon in her own garden in Dublin

  

 Helen and Kim pose for a picture in the garden

  

 

 A trip like this one would not be complete without a ride in a WWII vintage amphibious vehicle with Viking Splash Tours.
   

Jeff and Mary admiring the Dillon's backyard 

  

 

  Dave attempting to complete his assignment