paisley Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 The Duchess of Northumberland's controversial poison garden has been officially opened. Cannabis, opium poppies, magic mushrooms and coca - the source of cocaine - all feature at the centuries-old Alnwick Garden. The Home Office granted the Alnwick Garden Trust permission to grow the plants late last year. Poisonous foxglove, tobacco and wild lettuce, which can be used as a tranquilliser, will also be grown. The site has been designed by Belgian Peter Virtz. More than 50 dangerous plants are included in the collection. 'Emotive issue' To highlight its hazardous nature the garden's beds are laid in the shape of flickering flames. Members of the public will be escorted around the walled garden by marshals. The Duchess of Northumberland officially opened the garden with Northumbria Police chief constable Crispian Strachan. She said: "Drugs are a major concern across the country and an emotive issue. "The garden will offer a new avenue, outside the classroom, to get people talking about the misuse of drugs - most of which grow in nature." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Well, that explains why I haven't heard from Low Roller in a couple days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 That is really very interesting. I would love to have the chance to view that garden. Kinda puts the whole "war on drugs" thing in to perspective - it's just a bunch of plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Strawberry fields for-ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 That's not far from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 That's not far from me. Do tell - do you see going to take a look? How's it being treated in the local press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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