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RHS GARDENS October 5–6 October: 10 October: 1 October: WoodFest, RHS Garden Wisley Garden Evening – Orchards, RHS Admire traditional skills in a weekend- Garden Wisley long celebration of the natural beauty Enjoy a guided tour of the Orchards of wood, including artisan woodcrafts after hours with the Curator and the and tours of Wisley’s woodland, at this experts who care for Wisley’s extensive event sponsored by Stihl. www.rhs.org. fruit collections. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley Autumn Community Free Day, all gardens, times vary Enjoy the glorious colours of autumn at the four RHS Gardens completely free of charge. www.rhs.org.uk/ gardens/whats-on-at-rhs-gardens 1 October – 30 November: Embroidering Harlow Carr – Autumn, RHS Garden Harlow Carr Head to the Library to see embroidery panels depicting the garden’s stunning autumn colour produced by members uk/wisley 11–13 October: 5–6 October: WoodFest, RHS Garden Rosemoor Apple Festival, RHS Garden Rosemoor Admire traditional skills in a weekend- A great day out for all the family, long celebration of the natural beauty with Morris dancing, folk music, of wood, including artisan woodcrafts storytelling and a cider bar, plus apple and tours of Rosemoor’s woodland. displays, identification, tasting, tips www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor and talks, children’s activities and trails. www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor 12 October: uk/harlow-carr 6 October: Wisley 4–6 October: Cyclamen Society Late Autumn Show, Take the opportunity to capture the RHS Garden Wisley autumn beauty of the gardens before See rare and interesting cyclamen they open to the general public, with in competitions, displays of autumn- early entry for photographers at flowering species, unusual cultivars 7.30am. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley of the Richmond & Leyburn branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild www.rhs.org. Taste of Autumn, RHS Garden Hyde Hall Celebrate delicious regional produce and the RHS Harvest Festival Show, including the Autumn Fruit and Vegetable, Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Ornamental Plant competitions. www.rhs.org.uk/hyde-hall and companion plants for sale and advice from the experts. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley Photography Morning, RHS Garden 12–13 October: Meet the Experts – Alpines, RHS Garden Harlow Carr See, buy and get advice on alpine plants at the National Alpine Garden Society Show on 12th, with a smaller local Alpine Garden Society Show on 13th. www.rhs.org.uk/harlow-carr 12–20 October: Chelmsford 93 Textile Exhibition, RHS Garden Hyde Hall Discover a series of artworks created using traditional and contemporary textile techniques to celebrate special memories. www.rhs.org.uk/hyde-hall 14 October – 17 November: Dig for Victory Library Display, all gardens Marking the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of WWII, this display looks at the role that the RHS played in the campaign to get the nation growing its own food. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/ whats-on-at-rhs-gardens 15 October – 24 November: Christmas Crafts Showcase, RHS Garden Harlow Carr Leave the high street this year and visit the Bath House Gallery to find a festive gift with a difference whilst also supporting local makers and artists. www.rhs.org.uk/harlow-carr Issue 39 2019 Landscape & Urban Design 35