A bargain day out

It was a very generous act when Harewood House waived all admission fees on the occasion of Heritage Open Days. We could not resist it and took full advantage.

Summer days may be ending, but the sun was shining and it was very warm for our visit to this stately home near Leeds. We took a pleasant walk in the grounds to see the Himalayan garden and the walled garden, where they grow fruit and vegetables for the house.

I'm a sucker for walled gardens and I enjoyed this one very much, while at the same time wondering why it is so far from the house. Everything was so neat and tidy, the produce growing well and the soil something to envy.

It helps of course to have a team of gardeners, but a lesson for us commoners is that you do need to put a bit of effort into your gardening.