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  • Pot up a house leek

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 02 Jun 2008

    Meet the Gardeners continued throughout half term last week. On Thursday it was the Alpine Department who enthalled our youngest visitors. They had a field day with Sempervivum, otherwise known as house leeks. We were lucky enough to enjoy good weather for most of the day. Lucie Rudnicka and co spent... Read more..

  • Winter sun, stunning plants and looking forward this week.

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 10 Feb 2009

    As I write, the sun is shining at Wisley. What a pleasant change. The Garden is looking very pretty, with some outstanding witch hazels ( Hamamelis ) shining brightly in the Wild Garden and on Battleston Hill. Their fragrance carries some fair distance, and the sweet scent mingles with that of the numerous... Read more..

  • Meet the Alpine Experts

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 06 Apr 2009

    April is beautiful so far. It's the Easter holidays, and the garden is full of daffodils in full bloom, marvellous magnolias, happy families and willow weaving. But this week, Tuesday 7th April, you have a chance to see something a bit special, in the Alpine Department. For something a little different... Read more..

  • Lucie and co - Meet the Gardeners on Alpine

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 02 Jun 2008

    Lucie Rudnicka and co. ready to help eager young gardeners pot up sempervivums (house leeks) as part of the half term activities. Photo: Mike Sleigh Read more..

  • Crowding round the table

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 02 Jun 2008

    Attracting a crowd. Photo:Mike Sleigh Read more..

  • Potting up the next generation

    Photo uploaded by Jim Gardiner on 02 Jun 2008

    Enthusing the next generation. Photo: Mike Sleigh Read more..