University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Got this bear dressed as a student.

And in 1847, Frank takes Tig to a British Association scientific garden party that's at Oxford Botanic Gardens, where, by all accounts, he formally introduces him to all the scientists there.

And his pig there, just in his cap and gown.

Yeah.

Now it's time to go vampire hunting with Dr Chris Thorogood.

For a GQT at Home episode in 2020, Dr Chris went rooting around Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum in search of sap-sucking vampire plants.

But do they live up to their horrifying name?

I'm deep in the forest undergrowth.

Wow

... and I doubt it will grow." Um, I took the, the seed out, I planted it, and now at Oxford Botanic Garden, we have a little durian tree, which for our listeners is a, is a delicacy in Southeast Asia.

It's a fruit that, that smells pretty bad, but tastes delicious.

So I think with that logic, just try growing anything you, you can.