Wimbledons

Wimbledon’s top strawberry faces juicy competition

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[ad_1] LONDON: It may be the top seed at Wimbledon but even the reigning king of strawberries knows the crown sits lightly. The Malling Centenary berry has reigned supreme since being introduced at The Championships in 2016, sweetening summer rituals and picnics alike at the All England Club. Yet in the fields and labs, a … Read more

Behind Wimbledon’s floral magic

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[ad_1] Wimbledon head gardener Martyn Falconer is the only man at the All England Club who welcomes a drop of rain, reports AFP. While wet weather wreaks havoc with the tournament schedule, he is not disappointed with the occasional cloudburst to keep his spectacular flower displays in perfect condition. Falconer oversees the delivery of 27,000 … Read more