It looks like an ordinary house - but our tropical garden is packed with poisonous plants
A couple in Newport, Wales, has transformed their ordinary terraced house garden into a tropical jungle filled with rare and sometimes poisonous plants. The project, inspired by their travels, has become a family passion involving their young son.
Why it matters
This human-interest story illustrates the growing trend of urban gardening and the personal benefits of creating unique, nature-focused spaces in residential environments.
Image source, Dave Robinson By Danielle Herbert BBC Wales Published 30 June 2026 Updated 5 hours ago From the outside it looks like an ordinary house on a terraced street - but behind lies a tropical jungle complete with some poisonous plants.
The article is a lighthearted feature story with no political or social agenda.
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