RHS WISLEY



Overlooking the canal and entrance the Laboratory, clothed in many wonderful climbers, dominates the area. Although it has the appearance of an old home, it was purpose built as a laboratory in 1914-16 using materials recycled from old manor houses around the district.

On the 5th of June, 2004, the club organised a trip Wisley, the Royal Horticultural Society showcase garden. The weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
Here are a few photos:

Rockery
This beautiful gnarled old tree is in the recently rejuvenated Rock Garden.
The Alpine House
Alpine house
In the glasshouse
An orchid in the Glass House.
The recently developed Piet Oudolf Borders have been laid out by the Dutch plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf using perennial planting with interest from early spring until late autumn.
The Piet Oudolf border
An Iris in the trial borders
Bearded Iris in the Trials Field.
Designed by Penelope Hobhouse, this country style garden has a formal layout of paths. At the centre is a circular pool and the whole garden is flanked by avenues of Malus and divided by arches of Wisteria.
The Country Garden
Primula vialii
Primula vialii


© With thanks to Steve Tomes for most of the photographs
 To find out more, click here for the Wisley Gardens website.