We cocked a snook (yes, I really did just use that phrase!!) at the inclement weather today and visited The RHS Gardens at Wisley. Probably not the best time of year to enjoy it's diverse planting but hey, we're mavericks like that.
An added bonus was that the Surrey Sculpture Society was exhibiting there and we followed the trail that included original pieces such as 'Saved' by Michelle Castles (above) and 'Tiger Tail' by Christine Close (below) All sculptures were for sale, some unique and some produced as limited runs.
As the weather turned increasingly windy and wet we passed by the ponds before heading to the balmy conditions created in the Glasshouse
Divided into different zones, you can admire anything from cactus to tropical creepers and my favourite plant flowering there at the moment had to be a type of passionflower called 'Passiflora Alata' -an amazing climber with a lemony scent.
'Passiflora Alata'
Once we'd warmed up sufficiently to brave the outdoors, we hoisted the trusty umbrella and headed for home - storm clouds gathering behind us!
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