Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Holehird Gardens: Part 1 of 2

Holehird Gardens are situated near, and high above Windermere, on the road to Kirkstone Pass. The Lakeland Horticultural Society lease the gardens from the Holehird Trust. They are open to the public all the year round and are free to visit. They cover a substantial area, so allow plenty of time to walk around them.
It's not just gardens though, for there are lakes and wooded areas to explore.
One of the entrances to the main part of the gardens.
A neatly kept border. 
I loved the shapes. However, probably not so keen in keeping them trimmed!

Now I have a confession. Whilst I like looking and photographing the different varieties, shapes and colours of flowers, my knowledge - i.e. being able to name them - is on a par with what I know about the surface of Jupiter. So I'll let some of the images  'do the talking for me' and I am sure some of you will be able to name the flowers and plants.
Look how perfectly 'manicured' that lawn is.

A welcome garden seat.


Foxgloves are everywhere this summer. 



Lakeland Horticultural Society gate.



Steps to the higher part of Holehird Gardens.
Looking down on the garden from the top of the steps.

1 comment:

  1. A lovely setting, I'm fairly sure we've visited here in the past. Quality images as usual. Sorry not to have commented just recently, I've been busy and you appear to have gone into overdrive with your postings! I'm up to date with them now and have enjoyed viewing them all. David.

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