Royal gardener, 60, killed in Storm Boelo is pictured as tributes pour in
AN award-winning gardener killed in Storm Boelo has been pictured as tributes are pouring in to the “passionate” curator.
TL;DR
- Richard Baines, 60, a curator at Logan Botanic Garden, was killed by a falling tree during Storm Boelo.
- He was known for his passion and enthusiasm for plants, expanding the garden's collection and leading fieldwork.
- Under his tenure, Logan Botanic Garden received accolades such as 'Best Garden in the U.K.' and 5 Star status.
- Seven new plant species are being published from his fieldwork in China, Canary Islands, and Vietnam.
- Storm Boelo caused significant disruption across the UK, including power outages and flooding.