Burnby Hall & Breezy Knees Gardens June 2015

Having left the clouds in Market Rasen behind us we found the weather changed in Yorkshire (Gods own country) the lovely weather promised was here. On arrival, there was the customary initial race to the cafe for refreshment.

Burnby Hall Gardens were well set out with a wonderful central lake around which paths led you into a variety of small gardens.The lake was particularly active as the large carp seemed to be in orgy mood, splashing around in the shallows competing for females. Our only criticism of this garden would be that the plants had no labels should you not know a specific tree or shrub. Volunteers were workimg to clear the tulips which are replaced every year, apparently a few weeks ago their display was exceptional. This years bulbs were going to local schools and anyone who wanted them… Finished the morning with a stroll around the museum which gave the history of the Stewart Family who created the gardens followed by lunch with homemade cakes which did not disappoint before we moved on to Breezy Knees.

A much larger but less mature gardens created from 1999 It covered some 15 acres so quite a walk around it traversing a field or two before you reached the first display garden.the plus point was the plants all had labels so we avidly made notes of the plants we would buy. Each garden was named even featuring a Rogues gallery garden of spreading plants, there was also a shade loving garden as well as ornamental with fountains. The nursery at the end was comprehensive but sadly did not have the two plants we had set our minds on. Drowned our sorrows in the cafe just as the weather was calling it a day. Good trip back to Market Rasen. Many thanks to Brian for another very interesting trip. Looking forward to our next.