Gardener's Delight

I admire the statley gardens of Castle Howard and Scampston. The Walled Garden in Helmsley with an orchid house and probably my favourite is Hovingham Hall .Wolds Way Lavender has now returned to free entry for 2014 and is home to the only wood burning distillery in the country producing liquid gold.We are lucky to have all these in our area Ryedale. Not too far from here is Harrogate where you can wander around Harlow Carr, The RHS, The Spring Flower fair is held in Harrogate in April.There was a good presence of displays at Thirsk the other week .I took a few photos to tempt you to create your own Garden of Eden.

Lots of new brochures

Wednesday was the leaflet pick up day at Thirsk Auction Market. I arrived in good time as it is such a popular event that if you go later on all the brochures have gone. the Welcome to Yorkshire girls were there to welcome us and Sarah Barrowby as usual was rushed off her feet. It was good to see all the staff were dressed up warmly as it isn't the place for flimsy tops and flip flops. I think the most delightful stand must got to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show which is held in April..They had posters and brochures with Monet like colours on, very appealing and a taste of what is in store. It is top of my must things to go to this year.Sam and Ian were there to promote our Herriot group. Also there is a photo of the lady from the treasure houses of Yorkshire. There is also a chocolate attraction opening up in York very shortly which is a must for chocolate lovers