RHS Wisley Hilltop - Talk & Tour with Professor Alistair Griffiths

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RHS Wisley Hilltop - The Home of Gardening Science

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Join us for a unique day with Professor Alistair Griffiths who leads the team of scientists at RHS Hilltop, the UK’s first dedicated horticultural scientific centre of excellence working to advance the art, science and practice of horticulture and gardening.  Come, see and hear about RHS Wisley Hilltop which opened in June 2021. This impressive facility cost £35 million, the largest ever investment in horticultural science. Espousing a greener future, it is a place inspiring the next generation of scientists focusing on finding solutions to the key environmental challenges gardeners face. Who better than the person in charge to explain why this is important and what they hope to achieve?Professor Alistair Griffiths who leads the RHS Science and Collections teams will speak to us about their work and then conduct our tour of the sustainably designed Hilltop building plus the surrounding three gardens of ‘Wellbeing, World Food and Wildlife’. Professor Griffiths was previously the Head Scientist at the Eden Project, Cornwall. Our tour will enable you to see the research being carried out, learn about the invaluable work of the RHS with interactive displays, the Herbarium and scientific laboratories. Dramatic showcase displays and exhibits feature the best of their research and world-class Collections. The extensive Library includes their Curious Collections and Gertrude Jekyll’s work is included here.Whilst there you can enjoy unparalleled, panoramic views across their flagship gardens from the top of Hilltop and are then free to visit the rest of RHS Wisley.

This will be a great opportunity to learn about the ethos and work that the RHS is doing at Hilltop.   TICKETS£50 (SGT member)£55 (non-SGT member)Cost includes coffee and refreshments upon arrival, lectures and tours of RHS Hilltop and associated gardens. Time for self-catered lunch (bring your own and enjoy the gardens or enjoy one or the RHS cafés. Free access to all of the RHS Wisley garden.

RHS Wisley Hilltop - Talk & Tour with Professor Alistair Griffiths

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