Wednesday 18 September 2024 - A Visit to RHS Harlow Carr

After a car journey of almost two hours, Sue and I enjoyed a coffee in Bettys before heading into the garden, which dates from around 1955 - in great contrast to the very new garden we regularly visit at RHS Bridgewater.

Queen Mother's Lake

A sculpture at the apiary, where there are lots of hives.

The extensive arboretum houses many rare species and a series of information boards.

Rhododendron 'Loderi King George'

Maples are starting to acquire their autumn colours

There are lots of covered areas in this garden. This one has a pretty stained glass offering.

Sue found her way to the attic of the Tree House.

View from the Doric Columns

I think this is a Giant Redwood

The Harrogate Arms has been refurbished and now operates as an excellent tearoom.

The Alpine House contains colourful exhibits that are moved around to maximise the attraction of the various plants.

Nearby, the Sub Tropicana Garden still has lots of colour.

Here's another of the many shelters that would come in useful in less clement weather than today's sunny warmth.

Sculptures, the Wildflower Garden, the Kitchen Garden, etc, all provide ammunition for the camera.

Autumn crocus