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  • Fireworks in the Glasshouse

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 11 Nov 2008

    “Remember, remember the 5th of November”. It works for fireworks, and it works for the wonderful Wisley chrysanthemum display. Every year, the team in the Glasshouse work tirelessly to put together a breathtaking display of colour and shape comprising chrysanthemums. Some are compact, some seem to almost... 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..

  • Late autumn tidy up at Wisley

    Blog post by Jim Gardiner on 09 Nov 2009

    In last week's sunny weather, and this week's chill, the garden teams have been busy tidying the place ready for the cold season to come. The fine turf has been scarified, aerated and top dressed; the square columns of hornbeam have been carefully pruned back; oak leaves are raked up off the... 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..

  • Chrysanthemums in the Glasshouse

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  • Wonderful chrysanthemum displays

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  • Pots of chrysanthemums!

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  • Chrysanthemums are displayed in many ways

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  • One of many beautiful types of chrysanthemum

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