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During our last visit to RHS Wisley UK, we were fortunate to be there as they were setting up the large light displays for their ‘Wisley Glow’ season. Although not quite dark enough for the full effect (which we may well have not been unable to film on our camera), conditions were suitable to get at least a hint of it while inside the arid glasshouse. Hopefully we will be popping back to watch the whole display at the end of the year and maybe have some suitable footage to share with you. If you think that the glow even is just in the arid glasshouse then you may be surprised to learn that is is in fact almost across the entire gardens – including fire and fountain displays.  Wisley Glow opening times for 2022 are from 17 November – 8 January from 4pm – 9pm. Just be aware that there is no Glow event 24–26 December.

If you are struggling to deal with slugs eating your precious plants then try this organic method to control slugs that actually works! All you need is a slug pub and the right drink inside it. English horticulturist Simon explains how. The key is what you put into your slug pub and the term ‘pub’ is misleading here as it implies that any alcoholic drink can be used as bait. The truth of the matter is that it is beer that works and beers with a strong yeasty smell work best. Of course there is a little more to it to get the best out of your slug pubs and in this video Simon gives you the low down. If you would like to see more content like this then check out our YouTube channel ‘Walking Talking Gardeners’. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time.