Wokingham and Bracknell Lifestyle Oct - Nov 2021
The Autumn edition is here - filled with amazing goodies. We've got an interview with legendary baker Richard Bertinet, lots of delicious recipes, advice on redecorating the guest bedroom and of course our amazing competition page.
The Autumn edition is here - filled with amazing goodies. We've got an interview with legendary baker Richard Bertinet, lots of delicious recipes, advice on redecorating the guest bedroom and of course our amazing competition page.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE<br />
ADVERTISING FEATURE<br />
Gardening for Autumn /<br />
Winter interest with RHS<br />
Wisley Garden Centre<br />
It’s that wonderful time of year when leaves transform<br />
into fiery hues of browns <strong>and</strong> reds, nights become cosier<br />
<strong>and</strong> anticipation of the festive season begins.<br />
This month there’s still time to add<br />
seasonal colour <strong>and</strong> interest to your<br />
garden as well as forward planning<br />
for 2022. And with pick-up-<strong>and</strong>-grow<br />
kits for beginners to unusual plants for<br />
more experienced gardeners, now is the<br />
perfect time to head down to RHS Wisley<br />
Garden Centre for inspiration <strong>and</strong> advice.<br />
Before heavy frosts, rain <strong>and</strong> winds begin<br />
to make spending time in your garden<br />
less appealing, there are a few key jobs<br />
to still be done during this month:<br />
• 2022 prep continues! Now is<br />
the last chance to plant spring<br />
flowering bulbs before temperatures<br />
drop, <strong>and</strong> the soil become too cold<br />
<strong>and</strong> compact.<br />
• Lift any tender perennials <strong>and</strong><br />
bring indoors to protect from any<br />
potential frosts. For any that are<br />
too tender or difficult to move,<br />
fleecing is the ideal solution.<br />
• Plant evergreen shrubs & trees<br />
while the soil is still warm, giving<br />
them time to settle into the ground<br />
before harsher weather comes in.<br />
This month in our garden centre bulb<br />
planting <strong>and</strong> seasonal interest are key:<br />
• Bloomin’ great bulbs need to be<br />
planted asap so shop our wide<br />
collection of bulbs while they’re still<br />
in stock.<br />
• Azaleas <strong>and</strong> Rhododendrons are<br />
starting to come in. These fabulous<br />
hardy medium-large shrubs thrive<br />
best in acidic soil. To give them<br />
the best start, we recommend<br />
using one of our RHS peat-free<br />
ericaceous composts when<br />
planting.<br />
• Camellias have arrived! These<br />
easy-to-grow hardy evergreen<br />
shrubs are great for gardens <strong>and</strong><br />
containers. Their show of pinks,<br />
whites <strong>and</strong> reds provide a hit of<br />
colour when other plants have<br />
finished flowering for the year.<br />
• Hellebores are always stunning<br />
<strong>and</strong> now is the beginning of their<br />
season. 99% of our garden centre<br />
Hellebore stock is from the UK, so<br />
plant now in moist, free-draining<br />
soil to enjoy their beautiful show<br />
of nodding flowers through winter<br />
<strong>and</strong> into spring. They’re also a<br />
great source of food for pollinating<br />
insects in early spring.<br />
• Japanese Maples are wonderful<br />
for larger spaces to bring autumn/<br />
winter colour to your garden. Our<br />
Wisley Garden Centre also has a<br />
fabulous selection of Acers from UK<br />
specialist nurseries.<br />
Starting to feel festive?<br />
For kids the countdown began about 5<br />
months ago, but are you starting to think<br />
about Christmas yet? Well, if you’re<br />
looking to find the perfect gift now or<br />
planning your festive indoor decoration<br />
colour scheme then visit our Christmas<br />
shop, open now, for inspiration over<br />
the festive season. You’ll find gifts<br />
galore <strong>and</strong> decorations to suit all tastes<br />
in our garden centre. Next month our<br />
fabulous selection of trees, wreaths <strong>and</strong><br />
festive houseplants will be arriving too,<br />
so although it may feel a bit early yet,<br />
planning where to put your tree now will<br />
make deciding which tree is best for you<br />
that bit easier when December comes<br />
around!<br />
RHS Wisley Garden Centre,<br />
Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB<br />
Tel: 01483 224234<br />
For more info visit rhs.org.uk/gardens/<br />
wisley/plan-your-visit/shopping-eating<br />
Opening hours<br />
Mon-Sat 9-6pm<br />
Sun 11-5pm (browsing from 10.30)<br />
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