Yesterday we took a trip to
CALKE ABBEY
We are so lucky to have it on our "doorstep"!
Its lambing time and there were so many beautiful lambs ...
These ones were a few days old, aren't they sweet?...
...over 400 had been born to date, at our visit....
....and more were expected. It was lovely to see them all, and now it really is spring...
We also took a trip around the garden. I love the garden whatever the season...
On this visit, the "plant theatre" ( as I call it) was adorned with these...
.....let's have a closer look shall we?..
..beautiful aren't they...
..all those sunny little faces looking at us...
...This time of year, when the staff and volunteers are busy in the garden, the potting sheds have some lovely treasures in them, well they are to me! Look at what we found....
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...we even found the scarecrows "at home"...
....it'll be out in the garden for them soon!
The bees were also busy in the sunshine...
....I don't know where this plane is jetting off to, but I'm quite happy where I am!...
...look at that beautiful blue sky, I do hope it lasts!!!
Then we walked back to the house, through the trees, what a view...
...it was so peaceful,not many people around, just listening to the birds, wonderful.
On the way out I popped into the shop, they had some plants for sale.
I bought a spearmint plant to replace one I lost in the cold weather. Now I can enjoy fresh spearmint tea in the morning again!
I do hope you've enjoyed your trip to Calke as much as I did!
Linda, this was wonderful! Thanks so much for my introduction to Calke. What a magnificent estate. And all those pansies......must be 'planting them out' into the gardens eventually. But they look great there too.
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Oh Linda ~ what a day out! Those lambs are adorable! I loved the 'plant theatre' ~ what a great idea. What a treat to see the scarecrows at home too - just wonderful! I so much enjoy my 'days out' with you - you capture all the things I'd love to see ~ thank you! God bless, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOooh, your lambs are a bit ahead of ours. Right now we have calves. Little wee holstein cows with black and white spots. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely day out. Pansies!
Just found your blog and I love it. Must give York a visit soon.
ReplyDeleteLinda, this look like such a lovely place to visit..... lucky you.
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