There is something lovely about a visit to The Autumn Fair at Belfast Botanic Gardens and this year’s fair gave me plenty to look at, photograph and admire.
I spent some time wandering around, taking in the displays and enjoying the variety of things on show. From spectacular dahlias to jars of local honey and colourful fruit and veg, there was plenty to catch my eye. I always enjoy seeing the results of other people’s hard work, whether it’s growing beautiful flowers, tending a vegetable plot or producing something delicious.
Of course, I had my camera with me, and I came home with a collection of photographs to remember the visit.
The best-in-show dahlias
The dahlias were one of the highlights for me. There was such a wonderful variety of colour, shapes and sizes, and the prize-winning blooms were particularly impressive.
I love photographing flowers, and dahlias are always rewarding subjects. Some have beautifully rounded petals, while others are wonderfully intricate, with layers of colour and detail that make you want to grow them in your own garden.
Honey, fruit and vegetables
There was plenty more to discover beyond the flowers. The honey, the fruit and veg displays were another reminder of the time, care and patience that go into growing and producing good things. There was so much local talent and knowledge on display.
The honey was lovely to see, particularly alongside the other produce on display. I enjoy these sorts of details at fairs and shows, where you get a glimpse of what local growers and producers have been working on.
A lovely autumn outing in Belfast
I really enjoyed this year’s Autumn Fair at Belfast Botanic Gardens. It was a chance to enjoy the best of the season, look at things I might otherwise have passed by and come away with plenty of photographs and inspiration for my own garden.
The dahlias were a particular treat for me, but I loved the variety of the displays and the opportunity to appreciate the work that goes into growing flowers and producing food.
Paula
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I love the idea of an Autumn fair. September does feel like Autumn with a gentle Indian Summer warmth. X
Yes it’s still has a warmth to it although the early mornings are definitely feeling cooler 😊
Looks like a nice place to visit
Yes it’s lovely. Lots to see and it’s all free 😊
Free is always good!! 👍🏻
Such wonderful gardens! Autumn is my favorite time of the year especially when we have the best of both seasons.
That’s so true Lisa 😊
This looks like such a lovely way to spend the day! I adore those first crisp days of August!
Me too 😊 it was definitely a day to lift the spirits
How lovely to have a fair to celebrate the start of autumn.
Yes it’s something new the city has started doing so will hopefully become a regular feature 😊
Looks like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Autumn is my favorite season. It’s so beautiful and for me, full of nostalgia. I’m hoping our Virginia temperatures will soon catch up to the changing calendar!
Wow! Your last two photos are stunning. I recently visited the Botanical Garden in Montreal with Darren and Dee-Dee and we had so much fun. Darren took many beautiful pictures as well. Watch for the post soon to come on his blog. I know you will enjoy it. You two have the same passion for flowers and gardens.
Yes we definitely have a love of flowers in common 😊