Autumn, RHS Harlow Carr

I had intended to go to Ripley Castle but for some reason the A61 was just clogged with very slow moving traffic so, an about turn and a few back roads brought me to Harlow Carr RHS Gardens. I'm a member of the RHS so, after paying my initial fee, it is free for the rest of the year and I've certainly had my money out of it. I must have been half a dozen times at least and I still have half a year of my membership to run.

The gardens have been gorgeous over the summer months; there has been so much colour around the place. Now it's the trees turn to have their moment of glory, especially the maples. It really is a photographer's paradise at any time of the year. I'm considering putting together a photo book showing the gardens throughout the four season of the year but that will have to wait until after next spring. I had the customary Cappuccino at the Betty's Café kiosk. The way that I look at it is that if the poor woman is prepared to stand out in the cold selling coffee and tea all day then the least I can do is to buy a cup off of her!

Looking at the long range weather forecast, my next visit could be in the snow. Watch this space...