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“Very few people who have made that leap regret it, but many people who don’t, do.”
We meet some people who took the brave step of changing careers later in life. They share their stories of making the big leap and some advice for those who are thinking of doing the same.
George Forrest Glen – keeper of the Botanic Gardens.
George was born in Haddington, Scotland in 1849 to William (an agricultural labourer) and his wife Isabella Forrest. He commenced his career in the ’70s as an apprentice gardener in the gardens of the Marquis of Tweeddale at Haddington. He… View moreGeorge Forrest Glen – keeper of the Botanic Gardens.
George was born in Haddington, Scotland in 1849 to William (an agricultural labourer) and his wife Isabella Forrest. He commenced his career in the ’70s as an apprentice gardener in the gardens of the Marquis of Tweeddale at Haddington. He then spent time working in the gardens of the Viceroy of Ireland (Earl of Wemyss), Earl Kinnoul and Earl Fitzwilliam. It was his work at Wentworth that attracted the notice of Princess Mary of Teck and subsequently he produced designs for her own gardens.
George came with his family to New Zealand in the late 1890s and began farming in the Hutt Valley. But he was soon lured back to gardening and replaced George Gibb as keeper of the Botanic Gardens in 1901, seeing out forty other applicants. In 1904 he was appointed superintendent of Baths and Reserves.
George made a number of changes to the garden. His vision was to create a ‘horticultural zoo’. He also established popular bedding displays and events. The huge project of filling and developing the Anderson Park gully as a recreation reserve was also commenced.
Over his career he had the oversight of Newtown Park, parts of the Town Belt, the Basin Reserve, the cemeteries, Kelburn Park and other open city spaces.
With the increasing workload, George’s health became affected and he resigned in 1918. The council granted him 6 months leave of absence in recognition of ‘his long and valued services to this city in respect to its parks and gardens’.
George died in 1924 aged 75. His wife Elizabeth (nee Carter) died in 1942 aged 88.
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This week's image and words are courtesy of Louise Thomas. It is a few years old but still funny.
"Just a spot of birding at our local park and this happened. I've got to stop dressing in green and thinking be still like a tree. I feel like a Disney princess (albeit years after … View moreThis week's image and words are courtesy of Louise Thomas. It is a few years old but still funny.
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Goldfinch fledgling. Photo courtesy of my daughter Lilly."
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The Friends' are currently being consulted on the Conservation Plan for Karori Cemetery and would love your feedback. We have the following questions and welcome your answers or any other comments you have:
- To what standard do you think the graves should be cleaned or restored, or should … View moreThe Friends' are currently being consulted on the Conservation Plan for Karori Cemetery and would love your feedback. We have the following questions and welcome your answers or any other comments you have:
- To what standard do you think the graves should be cleaned or restored, or should they be left to the families to look after?
- If Karori Cemetery was to become a heritage park, how do you imagine it should look in 50 years?
- Are there areas of the cemetery that should be left to slowly decay?
If you prefer, you can email your answers to: info@friendsofkaroricmetery.co.nz
Comments on this post will close on 31st May.
Photo is of Te Henui Cemetery in New Plymouth.
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