Akamba

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    On our way up to Birkenhead we did a detour to Akamba in Shirley, Solihull.
    This (recommended on another site) is a small Garden Centre specialising in Palms and exotics. It is based on an African theme and has ties with a Nairobi supporting many causes there.

    There are many animal sculptures around which adds to the Kenyan feel.
    Inhouse Advisor was NOT one of them!:heehee:
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      Brilliant! What are the prices like?
       
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      Oh, I've just gotta go there!!!:thumbsup::yess:
       
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        Your addiction is showing........:heehee:
         
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        Nice to see pics of Akamb'a, Clive, as I've heard about it so much too. Thanks for sharing that. Nice pic of Mrs. :)

        Did you buy anything for the potential new home?
         
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        Strangely enough, I didn't!!!!
        I think the prices are similar to other Exotic GC's but I didn't see anything I wanted (needed:rolleyespink:). I fancied the Agave Medio-picta but at £50 or £80 I walked past them.
        I did buy a Yucca Recurvifolia 'Banana Split' at Tatton Park NT shop for a fiver.

        Vicky, as you know UKEG have regular meets there but I dion't think I am in their buying league.:D
         
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