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  Plants for Bugs at Wisley: autumn update.

  Jim Gardiner on 30 Sep 2009 at 09:35 AM

  Through the Pinetum and into Howard's Field late summer and autumn colour is coming into its own. Our heather beds are doing well, and there are carpets of beautiful pink and white Cyclamen hederifolium . And right at the end is the Plants for Bugs site, being overseen by Helen Bostock on of the... Read More...

  Comments: 0 Tags: autumn, Wisley, wildlife, garden, plants for bugs, biodiversity, howard's field, RHS, september
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  Find fine flavour and colour in early autumn at Wisley

  Jim Gardiner on 15 Sep 2009 at 01:28 PM

  Colourful flowers and tempting vegetables, plus an orchard full of fruit and the promise of autumn leaf colour to come - Wisley is looking wonderful this month. The Glasshouse is brimming with begonias amongst an outstanding display of temperate and tropical plants. Our brand new Visitor Guide and map... Read More...

  Comments: 0 Tags: bulbs, glasshouse, squash, autumn, Wisley, surrey, garden, model vegetable garden, plant centre, cafe, RHS, september, begonia, schizostylis, cabbage, celeriac, late summer border, kale, aster, gift shop, taste of Autumn festival, refreshment, restaurant, an edible autumn, visitor guide
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  September at Wisley: stimulation for your mind and garden.

  Jim Gardiner on 04 Sep 2009 at 11:05 AM

  It's your last chance to book a place on our Perennial Seeding Workshop on Thursday 10th September. This promises to be a fantastic day for learning how to create your own perennial prairie meadow , much like ours on the western side of the Glasshouse that has looked wonderful for much of the summer... Read More...

  Comments: 0 Tags: sculpture, Science, fuchsia, autumn, Wisley, cyclamen, meadow, perennial, james hitchmough, seeding, RHS, flower show, september, gardenden, praire, workshop
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  Sculpture, fun and the ultimate in recycling at Wisley

  Jim Gardiner on 26 Aug 2009 at 03:37 PM

  Our Wild at Wisley children's play area opened recently, and this week we've installed the new sign. It was skillfully carved by Kirsty Summerhayes who works in the Fruit and Trials department, from wood from a fallen oak tree in the garden. Wood is the major theme here, and Paul Sivell has carved... Read More...

  Comments: 0 Tags: sculpture, Wisley, garden, children, play area, august, fun, Wild at Wisley, RHS, play, flower show, wood, september