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Working in trials gives me a unique opportunity to learn about particular plants in detail
I’m a horticulturist working in plant trials at RHS Garden Wisley. I joined the RHS last year and am very much enjoying my time here - for me, the RHS is the pinnacle of horticulture. Working in trials gives me a unique opportunity to learn about particular plants in detail and to meet plant experts, who have often been working with these plants for years. I have not always worked in horticulture, as I spent six years working in an office, but never really liked being cooped up indoors. So a few years ago I took a seasonal job in plant sales and since then have also worked as the principal horticulturist at the London Wetland Centre. This year I will be managing trials of dahlias, sunflower, foxgloves, hibiscus & peonies and also creating a living wall of Lobelia erinus to provide a colourful backdrop to the sunflower trial. Please drop by the Wisley Trials Field to see how my trials progress through the year.
Chris le Lere
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.