Garden Wisley Xmas Show

This week we will be participating in the annual 'Crafts for Christmas' show at Garden Wisley in Surrey - headquarters to the RHS.

The Royal Horticultural Society was established in 1804 and is now the country's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. The charity's goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening.

The Royal Horticultural Society was given Wisley in 1903, although at that time only a small part of the 60 acre estate was actually cultivated as a garden, the remainder being wooded farmland. The original garden was the creation of George Ferguson Wilson - businessman, scientist, inventor and keen gardener and a former Treasurer of the Society. In 1878 he purchased the site and established the 'Oakwood experimental garden', with the idea of making 'difficult plants grow successfully'. The garden acquired a reputation for its collections of lilies, gentians, Japanese irises, primulas and water plants. The present Wild Garden at Wisley is the direct descendant of Oakwood and despite changes is still true to the original concept.

Our 'Crafts for Christmas' exhibition is organised by the Rural Crafts Association and provides an opportunity to purchase inspirational craftwork and specialist foods in the comfortable and interesting surroundings of Garden Wisley. Click here for full details.

Our featured digital painting entitled 'Sunflower' was created by Paul Wright and is available to purchase by clicking on the link provided.

Indeed flowers have been an inspiration for the creation of jewellery for centuries and it will come as no suprise to learn that the jewellery on display at Garden Wisley will feature some really appealing examples. Have a look at this striking pendant, just one from a range within the fabulous silver a gold 'daisy' collection on sale at Garden Wisley this coming week.

We look forward to seeing you all at Garden Wisley

from 20th - 24th November.

Daily opening times:
20th - 9.00am to 9.00pm
21st, 22nd & 23rd - 9.00 to 5.00pm
24th - 9.00am to 4.00pm