02/09/2026
A visit to RHS Wisley is always a source of inspiration, bringing fresh ideas, new plants and a renewed appreciation for the art of gardening. 🌿 It was great that Steven could come too!
It has been a particularly challenging year for gardens across Surrey, with so little rainfall, yet Wisley continues to offer an extraordinary display of planting, colour and seasonal interest.
Each autumn, some of the finest specialist plant exhibitors are invited to take part in the RHS Autumn Garden Show, bringing together an exceptional array of plants, craftsmanship and horticultural expertise.
As members of the RHS judging team, I was delighted to be entrusted with awarding each exhibitor their ‘Flowers Award’. 🌸 Judging against a set of carefully considered criteria, each trade stand was awarded between one and five flowers, recognising the quality of the plants, presentation, interpretation and overall horticultural merit of the display.
It was a busy and rewarding day, but we were fortunate to have some time to wander through the gardens too. There is always something new to discover at Wisley, from beautifully considered borders to the more exotic collections — and we could quite happily have spent the entire day exploring the Tropical House alone. 🌴
Another memorable visit to a very special garden, leaving us inspired, enthused and already thinking about next season’s planting.
RHS Garden Wisley