Dr Philip Moors was the Director and Chief Executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne from 1999 to 2012.
Here’s my final bench with a message, hot off the camera and only two days old! I came across this bench in the Fern Gully of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne on Saturday. I was intrigued by that phrase “in recognition of”, which is so unlike the “in memory of” that you usually see on benches. A quick online search revealed that Dr Philip Moors was the Director and Chief Executive of the Gardens from 1999 to 2012 and, from what I could find, he does not yet warrant a memorial bench. 😉 The gully itself is a cool, shady stretch of vibrant green that follows a gently twisting water course; as you stroll along the walkway, you are accompanied by the gurgle of water tumbling on its way. Quite delightful.
This is another photo of the same bench.
Isn’t this a lovely spot to sit and admire the ferns?
great post
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Thanks! The gully was such a lovely spot, and these photos will always remind me of it.
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Oh this is a lovely simple bench and how wonderful to have one dedicated to you whilst you are still alive and able to enjoy it. Melbourne Botanic Garden on the list. I may get back to Melbourne, one day!
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I hate to admit it, but I think the botanic gardens in Melbourne are better than those in Sydney. (Don’t tell anyone I said that, okay?)
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OK. I’ll keep it quiet 🙂
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