Second stop of our mini-break was the Yorkshire Lavender farm at Terrington, its elevated position giving lovely views over the Vale of York.
It has pretty gardens with flowers and herbs, a café and a gift shop. Unfortunately the lavender was barely in flower. Apparently it peaks in early August. I was a bit surprised as the pot of lavender on my balcony is in full bloom, but it seems there are many varieties and most flower a bit later on. Those that were just coming into flower seemed to be Lavandula augustifolia (English Lavender), which is what my pot contains too.
It seems to be a good year for lupins and these were a gorgeous colour.
I liked the spiky fractals of this umbelliferous plant, which I think may be angelica.
Aha, you made it - I remember you commenting that you intended to visit some lavender fields when I published some photos a few years ago. Mine were taken in very early August; I'd guess that yours may be a little later than that, allowing for altitude and latitude. Now you have to plan a return journey.
ReplyDeleteLavender is so pretty, and what a delightful aroma! I have 2 potted plants, different kinds...still waiting for blooms!
ReplyDeleteMy pot of lavender is in full bloom and the bees are loving it.
ReplyDeleteI adore lavender but have only one small pot of it. I think I would be tempted to roll in one of those long rows of it (if I could get back up, which I couldn't!)
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