Easton Walled Garden

 On what turned out to be the last day of good weather for at least a week we enjoyed a fabulous day at Easton Walled Garden on a beautiful day with the first touch of Autumn in it: backendish!

The gardens as usual were superb and I had a feast of photography.  Easton gardens are renowned for their sweet peas and we bought some of their seeds; fingers crossed for next year.  We plan to sow them this autumn and then overwinter them in the cold frame or our next door neighbour's greenhouse.

I am always fascinated at Easton, by the River Witham flowing through the garden.  Here it is close to the source and is a beautiful chalk stream; very different to the Witham draining the fens where I spent my childhood.

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A Day Out at Belvoir Castle

 Despite the inclement weather we continued with our plans to meet Malcolm and Maureen at Belvoir Castle  I had often seen the castle on our drives south on the A1 and it always looks spectacular and I knew the Vale of Belvoir from a long distance bike tour and from walking the Viking Way which passes close to the castle.

Meeting up at the appointed time having had to book in, we made our way up to the castle.  These are strange days: we had to wear face coverings throughout the visit and the cafe/restaurant is not currently open.  The castle, however is very interesting and we enjoyed our tour.

Although windy (gales!) and cold we explored the gardens and found them very attractive. In 2013 the original garden plans by Capabilty Brown came to light and during an extensive restoration these plans have now been brought to fruition.  We worth a return visit in better weather next spring, perhaps.

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