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  • Feathered Friends and the Festive Season at Wisley

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 02 Dec 2008

    Christmas is on its way at Wisley this week. The teams have been busy creating a festive atmosphere all over the Garden. On the corner of Seven Acres nearest the Walled Garden, we have just put in a Wildlife Christmas Tree. We’ve decorated it with pine cones, seed pods, and a variety of festive, ornamental... Read more..

  • Happy half term at Wisley

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 18 Feb 2009

    What a difference a week makes. This week Wisley has proved incredibly popular with happy half termers! I expect the mild weather has been something to do with it, along with the lure of the great outdoor space we have here. But I know that the Butterflies in the Glasshouse have also enticed many visitors... Read more..

  • What’s that awful smell?

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 30 Mar 2009

    If you have paid a visit to the glorious Glasshouse at Wisley in the last few days you may have be in awe over the wonderful orchid display, or blown away by the beautiful, lush plants, or perhaps captivated by the cacti. But you might also have been surprised by the pungent aroma in the Tropical Zone... 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..

  • South African botanical treasures at Wisley

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 07 Oct 2009

    We are enjoying the autumn so far at Wisley. Fruits, flowers and veg are in evidence all over the Garden, and the leaves are starting to turn. We're looking forward to our Taste of Autumn Festival next week, 16-19th October, with great anticipation - it's been a fantastic event over the last... Read more..

  • RHS Garden Wisley wins Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at South East Tourism Awards

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 26 Oct 2009

    I am delighted to share with you the news that RHS Garden Wisley has won ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at the Tourism Awards South East 2009. Staff and volunteers are thrilled with the decision, which was announced at a celebratory Awards Dinner hosted by Gyles Brandreth at The Wentworth Club... Read more..

  • Quick! Get to the Glasshouse at Wisley to see the Peruvian daffodil

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 17 Nov 2009

    You have just a few days to enjoy the beautiful, yellow, fragrant Peruvian daffodil. It isn't common in cultivation, and this is the best I have ever seen this rarity flower, so I extend my congratulations to the team in Glass. Matt Pottage explains: "The Paramongaia is known as the Peruvian... Read more..

  • Aloe pillansii, giant quiver tree

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 07 Oct 2009

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