Heather on the moors
It’s that time of the year again and the heather is in full flower in the Peak District. What is different this year is that this was the first time we also was able to experience the fragrance of the …
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Photo essay: Renishaw Hall Gardens in Spring
Having visited Renishaw Hall Gardens late last Summer, it was time for a return visit, this time in the Spring. That they also had a plant fair on, just added to the attraction. After perusing the plant stalls, and yes, …
Photo essay: Snowy Peak
One of the many great advantages of living in Sheffield* is its proximity to the Peak District. In fact, one third of Sheffield IS in the Peak District. Blue skies and the sparkling of the recently fallen snow meant we …
Garden visit: Renishaw Hall Garden
Renishaw Hall Gardens is an Italianate garden on the edge of North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, rather close to my home in Sheffield. I’ll confess at the outset that I’ve never been overly fond of Italianate gardens. Past experience has …