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April

Easter family activities: Colours of the rainbow
29 March - 14 April

Girl looking at pansyThis Easter, we're celebrating the bright new season with a fun programme of rainbow-themed activities. Blow colourful bubbles, create a rainbow peg figure, follow the Rainbow Activity Trail and much more! View event details

Orchids in the Glasshouse - until 21 April

Pink CymbidiumA volcano of orchid blossom erupting from an exotic landscape, and cascades of striking cymbidiums are just some of the highlights in this year’s orchid display. View event details

RHS Daffodil Show - 9 and 10 April

Narcissus Martin MulchinockSee RHS Plant Competitions including the Daffodil Show, Early Rhododendron Competition, Main Camellia Competition and Spring Ornamental Plant Competition. On 9 April, visitors will also have the opportunity to chat with Alan Shipp, renowned hyacinth National Collection holder and Trials Panel Chair, on the Top Terrace (from 11am).

See a full list of RHS Horticultural Competitions 2013 (111kB pdf)

Times: 12–5.30pm Tuesday, 10am–4.30pm Wednesday

Planting design across the seasons: Spring - 13 April

Tulipa RococoGet the most out of spring! We will focus on designing for seasonal colour, and also look at the progress of planted borders at Wisley, to see how we can build interest into planting throughout the whole year. View event details

A beginner's guide to digital photography - 14 April

Taking a photoIf you have a digital camera (DSLR or compact) and wish to learn how to get the best from it, this course can help. The day will look at camera settings, lenses, file formats, basic image processing and printing. View event details

National Gardening Week - 15-21 April

National Gardening WeekCome and share in the RHS’s wealth of gardening knowledge during National Gardening Week. Highlights include:

20 April: Horticultural Careers Day
Ever thought of diversifying into horticulture as a career? Find out more about horticultural careers, qualifications and meet industry representatives.

20 - 21 April: Wildflower Weekend

  • Learn how to sow wildflower meadows with RHS experts
  • Sow and Grow family activities - make a Nasturtium seed bomb
  • Wildflower talks with Margaret Pilkington
  • Colourful alpine trough demonstrations

More about National Gardening Week events at Wisley

Taste of Wisley: Spring Flavour Fest - 19–21 April

Salmon with fresh peasCelebrate the finest spring ingredients from local producers with a special three-course tasting lunch, or five-course tasting dinner. Experience our new-look Restaurant (opening Friday 29 March, in time for Easter).

Plant Society Open Day – 20 April

Staff with visitorMeet Plant Societies, see displays and photographs and find out more about your favourite plants. View event details

The productive greenhouse - 21 April

Chillies in a glasshouseThis illustrated talk and practical demonstration will include advice on managing the glasshouse environment throughout the summer. View event details

Tricks of the professional garden designer - 23 April

Garden plansGet an insight into how the professionals deal with challenges including how to design privacy into a garden, how to deal with shade, and what to do with awkward shapes and challenging climate conditions. View event details

Photography morning - 27 April

Woman taking photoCapture amazing shots as Wisley opens early for photographers at 8am. Tickets can be booked in advance on 0845 612 1253.

May

Contemporary craft and design fair - 2-6 May

Design by Stuart JenkinsSpend the May Bank Holiday weekend in style by visiting this quality fair, where you'll find an array of beautifully crafted gifts from some of UK’s top designers. View event details

May half term at Wisley - 25 May - 2 June

Girl with pot and spadeThis May half term head to Wisley for fun activities to keep boredom at bay! See what local schools have created for our Budding Gardeners displays, get crafty and roll up your sleeves and get planting. View event details

Plant of the month

Plant of the Month

In April, Prunus 'Shirotae' bursts into flower on Seven Acres with an abundance of fragrant, semi-double, white blossom. Carpets of blue muscari add to the beautiful effect.

View our slideshow of what's looking good in the garden this month.

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Plant Society events

Delphinium trial

RHS Garden Wisley hosts a wide range of specialist events focusing on particular plant groups. See the calendar of Plant Society events planned for 2013.

 

Courses at Wisley

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Wisley runs a number of workshops and short courses over the year  on subjects from pruning to painting.

Shopping & eating

Take your pick from our cafés and restaurants and enjoy a browse in the Gift Shop and Plant Centre.

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