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A trip to the Phipps Summer Show

Phipps Conservatory has a bit of a shark infestation this season. This year’s summer show, “Under the Sea” has filled the glasshouses with topiary sea creatures planted with an array of vines, flowers and succulents.

When I was volunteering at the conservatory last week I watched a member of their horticulture team carefully clipping and planting these t…