WGG trip to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening

Seven of us visited the Centre for Wildlife Gardening recently. We were given a guided tour by Diana Wallace, who runs the centre for London Wildlife Trust. It was nice and sunny, so there were plenty of insects flying around, including hoverflies and the odd butterfly. Diana told us about the centre’s history and showed…Continue Reading “WGG trip to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening”

LEONARDSLEE LAKES &  GARDENS TRIP – camellias, hydrangeas and wallabies

Committee member Richard Holdaway reports on our July outing Overlooking the South Downs near Horsham, the layout of the garden was started in 1801 by Charles George Beauclerk. The Grade1 listed gardens are part of a steep sided gorge. So to get the best out of experience, you do need to be reasonably fit. (There…Continue Reading “LEONARDSLEE LAKES &  GARDENS TRIP – camellias, hydrangeas and wallabies”