Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Hiking in Surrey - RHS Garden Wisley

Wisley, one of four gardens run by the Royal Horticultura Society (RHS) was founded by a Victorian businessman George Fergus Wilson in 1878. From a site of 60 acres, it has now grown into a large and diverse garden covering almost 240 acres. The diversity of the plants and associated gardens makes it impossible to appreciate everything in one visit. I will surely be going back a couple of times at least especially in Spring.


Roses, Dahlias, Sunflowers, giant Hydrangeas and so many more flowers....


       



Productive and pretty apple and pear trees, trained to grow in restricted spaces, so as to be suitable for small gardens.

                                

Hiking in Surrey - Denbies Vineyard

A vineyard in the south east of England? Sure,why not? And if 265 acres of grape vines on the gentle slopes of the hills around you are not a good enough view, why not climb the said hill!





And be sure to say "Hiya" to some sturdy Galloways and resting sheep as you take in the magnificent view.