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This Christmas see the RHS garden at Wisley in a magical new light. Spectacular light installations have transformed late winter afternoons with a burst of colour that illuminates the grandeur of some of the iconic trees and structures. As the daylight begins to fade, the Lumière is brought to life.
Follow the garden trail to discover 18 artistic installations. See the eight-bauble tree, with glowing orbs delicately suspended among the branches.
Marvel at the Glasshouse transformed into a treasure-trove of shapes and shadows playing on exotic palms. Take in the floating rings of light on the Canal, and dance around the historic oak tree to trigger the swirling change of colour. The event runs until January 3rd. More details on www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
My experiment with starting carrots in Rootrainers sort of worked in that I did harvest a few bunches.
The prize-winning entries for the RHS Autumn Show were in a different league.
Gladiolus callianthus is a favourite late autumn flower – and beautifully scented too.
The trees are beginning to develop their autumn tints – the container grown Acer is leading the way.
The RHS Wisley Flower Show (11th-13th September) has a new look this year, with a village-style collection of stalls and displays that will spread along the paths and weave up towards the Glasshouse.
Top quality nurseries include Clay Lane Nursery (original and unusual fuchsias), Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants (late summer-flowering herbaceous perennials), HW Hyde (lilies), Highdown Nursery (culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs) and Pennard Plants, whose display will be an ‘edible garden’ of fruit and veg in containers. Admission free with normal garden entry. View more details here, www.rhs.org.uk/whatson .
