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Horticulture
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Spring Walk and Talk with the Curator
Wednesday 21 March 10.30am to 12.30pm
Tutor: Colin Crosbie, Curator
It’s that time of year when the garden is springing back to life
and preparing itself for an exciting year ahead. Join RHS Wisley’s
enthusiastic curator Colin Crosbie on a walk and talk around the
garden. Learn about the plants that put on their show at this time
of year and what to look out for in the coming months. This session
will involve a considerable walk outside, so please come prepared
with suitable footwear and clothing.
Fee: RHS Members £12, Non-RHS Members £22.50
Skill level: General
Meeting place: The birdbath near the main entrance.
Event code: 8915
Maximum 20 places
Spring in the Alpine Department
Monday 2 April 10.30am to 12.30pm
Tutor: RHS Experts
Good things come in small packages – get the inside line on some
of Wisley’s most precious spring interest alpine plants in this tour,
talk and demonstration in our alpine department. Learn about
our display houses, brand new crevice garden and go behind the
scenes to see how the plants are expertly tended. This session will
involve some walking outside so please come prepared with suitable
footwear and clothing.
Fee: RHS Members £20, Non-RHS Members £30.50
Skill level: General
Meeting place: The alpine display houses
Event code: 8916
Maximum 20 places
Prickly Characters: A Beginners Guide to
Cacti and Succulents
Tuesday 10 April 10.30am to 12.30pm
Tutor: RHS Experts
Are you captivated by cacti or spellbound by succulents? Discover
the particulars of keeping your xerophytic friends happy with
correct composts, watering and feeding regimes, locations and
propagation techniques. This talk and demonstration by RHS expert
staff will also include a tour of RHS Wisley’s cacti and succulent
collection.
Fee: RHS Members £20, Non-RHS Members £30.50
Skill level: Beginner
Venue: Clore Learning Centre
Event code: 8917
Includes tea & coffee on arrival
Maximum 20 places