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  • Sculpture, fun and the ultimate in recycling at Wisley

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 26 Aug 2009

    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..

  • September at Wisley: stimulation for your mind and garden.

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 04 Sep 2009

    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..

  • Find fine flavour and colour in early autumn at Wisley

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 15 Sep 2009

    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..

  • Plants for Bugs at Wisley: autumn update.

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 30 Sep 2009

    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..

  • Alstroemeria 'Athena'

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 23 Sep 2009

    Alstroemeria 'Athena' on the Trials Field submitted by Parigo Horticultural Co Ltd Photo: Sara Draycott Read more..

  • Ipomoea tricolour 'Flying Saucers'

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 23 Sep 2009

    Ipomoea tricolour 'Flying Saucers' on the Trials Field submitted by T&M Photo: Sara Draycott Read more..

  • Fuchsia 'Wharfedale'

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 04 Sep 2009

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  • Cycling School by Darren Greenhow

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  • Schizostylis coccinea 'Major'

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 15 Sep 2009

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  • Cabbage in the Model Vegetable Garden

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 15 Sep 2009

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