Palm House

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Kew Gardens in London is moving 1,300 plants out of its Victorian Palm House as part of a major restoration of the iconic glasshouse. The delicate operation, involving rare and often fragile tropical specimens, is being documented by the BBC, showing how gardeners pack, transport and rehouse the collection while the landmark makeover takes place.

Kew Gardens has begun relocating around 1,300 plants as part of a major restoration of its iconic Palm House in London. The delicate operation involves moving rare and tropical specimens to temporary homes while the Victorian glasshouse undergoes its biggest makeover yet, and footage of the careful process is drawing widespread interest from gardening and science fans.

Foreclosure activity in Palm Bay, Florida is rising, and real estate commentators are telling prospective buyers how to take advantage of it. The report suggests that increasing distressed-property listings could open up opportunities for buyers looking to purchase homes below market value in the Brevard County city.