My Garden

This half term has so far been warm and wet, but that hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of our youngest visitors. Our Meet the Gardeners activities today were based up at the Maize Maze. The young sweetcorn is germinating well, despite the concerted efforts of our resident pigeons. So we have enlisted... Read more..

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..

It’s half term again, and what sunny, (but chilly!) weather we’re enjoying. It has led to some glorious autumn colour here this year, with a lot more to come, we hope. And the sunshine is filling everyone with smiles. So far this week our family activities have included tree climbing and bird box making... Read more..

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..

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..

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..

And here they are, the finished scarecrows in position guarding the germinating sweetcorn that will grow to become the Maize Maze. Read more..