Going back in time now, to the May Day bank holiday weekend, as I haven't got round to posting this series. The weather then was cold and windy with heavy showers, not very spring-like at all. (It has improved a bit since.) I was craving colour and warmth so I decided to visit the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) gardens at Harlow Carr near Harrogate. Regular readers will remember a visit there before, though not in the spring. (Look back at September and October 2014 for photos - or click the 'Harlow Carr' label below.) I found some colour there but, alas, little warmth on the day I went. It was well into the afternoon before the sun came out and the weak rays held scant power. Nevertheless, it is a great place to explore. As befits such a renowned garden, the planting is inspired and there are many unusual and interesting cultivars.
Nice to see pictures from Harlow Carr; my late cousin, Philip Swindells, used to be Head Gardener there many years ago. It's a wonderful garden, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed. Your cousin gave it very good 'bones'.
DeleteReminds me of the gardens Butchart in British Columbia, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI've never been there but I believe Butchart is very celebrated.
DeleteMy eyes are drawn to that purple bush.
ReplyDeleteSome kind of heather, I think
DeleteI love seeing well-done gardens. I would enjoy a visit to Harlow Carr.
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