Lea Rhododendron Gardens, Lea Holloway, Derbyshire
Daffs and Tulips have faded away, and when those colourful displays are replaced by Rhododendron and Azaleas, you really do know that Spring is moving along at a pace and Summer will soon be knocking on the floral door.
So yesterday, taking advantage of a sunny afternoon we headed off to Lea Gardens and the spectacular display of multi-colour blooms. The gardens are in a woodland setting with a maze of pathways to explore… hard to imagine that this rich and abundant floral display was once a stone quarry.
So lets take a short wander, savour the scents and absorb the intense colours as we go, pause if you wish on one of the many benches, listen to the bird song and just enjoy…
And when your senses have had their fill you can always drop into the Café, take in the view over the gardens and enjoy a well earnt cuppa and a cake… though the cake didn’t last long 🙂
Wherever you are…. always….
Please Remember ….
Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other
17th May
(C) David Oakes 2023
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Gorgeous photos and colors 😀
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After a rather drab start to spring this was a real treat for the eye’s and soul 🙂
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Definitely eye candy 😀
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What an awesome place and such an abundance of rhododendrons and azaleas ! I realy enjoyed your pictures.
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Thank you…. we go most years and always surprised that each year it looks very different 😄
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Wonderful, rich, colourful displays, David
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Add sunshine and everything sparkles
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Absolutely
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Those gorgeous colors are a feast for the eyes! And that cake we didn’t get to see was a feast too, I bet.
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