On and off on Saturday the heavens opened. In between the deluges, there was just enough time to have a morning wander to enjoy spring at Antrim Castle Gardens. It’s becoming a favourite haunt of mine. I have so many childhood memories from yesteryear wrapped up in this place, so many beautiful flowers to enjoy in the present day. As I walked around the garden in wistful admiration, I noticed that the place was slowly filling up with fellow flower lovers. I wasn’t surprised. The volunteers who maintain the garden do an excellent job. There is always something new to enjoy on each visit.
Spring at Antrim Castle Gardens
I asked permission to walk on one of the flower beds so I could take a picture of the red poppies. Not only did the elderly gardener with his shock of white hair say yes, but picking up on my enthusiasm he gave me some seed heads to bring home. I just loved the way the poppies shone in the late morning sunlight.
The cottage garden is a haven for bees. They were busily buzzing around everywhere. This little bee seemed happy to doze on this pincushion flower for a while !
These pretty alliums caught my eye too. I would love to have these in my own garden but I fear it is just a tad too windy unfortunately.
A bird’s eye view over the garden…
All in all, it was a lovely morning spent among the flowers. What could be nicer? For more information about the gardens, you can visit this website .
Thanks for stopping by,
Paula
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