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Visit the new Plant Selector kiosk at RHS Garden Wisley - It holds 5,000 Plant Selector profiles to help you choose the right plant for your garden in an instant.

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Read the latest RHS plant information on flowers, bulbs, shrubs and trees and get inspired to grow beautiful plants in your garden this year.

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Free for members, the RHS Advisory Service can solve all your gardening needs. In 2011 the Service answered a record-breaking 60,000 gardening queries.

This month

Plant of the month

Helleborus foetidus

at Hyde Hall

As late winter turns to spring, the bold, lime-green flowers of Helleb...

Top 3 jobs to do

Divide herbaceous perennials when the soil is workable.
Force rhubarb now for early harvests.
Prune wisteria stems to two or three fat flowerbuds.

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Recent headlines

Botanic gardens rise from ashes of Cornish tin mine

Feb 1

Five new botanic gardens are being created as part of an ambitious multi-million pound project to re...
Horticulture helps vulnerable children

Jan 31

A recent report by the RHS has found that gardening in schools can help even the most vulnerable of ...
Gardening queries hit an all-time high

Jan 30

The RHS Advisory Department experienced its busiest year in 2011, receiving more than 60000 enquirie...
Cheshire's nursery heritage celebrated

Jan 27

The history of Caldwell's Nurseries is gradually emerging under a project to open up records going b...
Awards to lobelia cultivars with impact

Jan 26

The RHS has recognised five cultivars of Lobelia as strong, impactful garden plants granting them th...
Finalists announced for Britain in Bloom 2012

Jan 26

Finalists have been announced from more than 1000 entries to compete for championship in 2012 RHS Br...

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What's on

Bejewelled butterflies

Feb1–26

Come and visit the myriad colourful Butterflies In The Glasshouse this winter, among the evocative backdrop of tropical plants.

Plant and Design Show

Feb14–15

Learn how to transform the smallest space into a beautiful garden at this year's Plant and Design Show in the heart of London.

What's new

St Valentine's Dinner

Enjoy a romantic three-course meal, champagne and entertainment at RHS Garden Wisley on 14 February.

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Hyde Hall meal deals

Reward yourself with great meal deals at RHS Garden Hyde Hall - there's fresh fare to enjoy whatever the hour of day.

Latest blogs

Blackbirds fighting to the death

Posted by Miranda Hodgson on 3 February

Knowing that birds fight over resources in wi...
Graceful and tall

Posted by Chris Whitehouse on 3 February

Yesterday was an exhilarating d...
Can you tell what it is yet?

Posted by Dawn Isaac on 2 February

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Gambling doesn't pay

Posted by Chris Whitehouse on 2 February

When I arrived at Elton Farm, my intention wa...
South African flower quiz

Posted by Chris Whitehouse on 1 February

I hope you will forgive me if I keep this sho...

Gardening for all

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