Saltburn by the Sea 1874

The development of Saltburn by the Sea 1874

From left to right the buildings are Rokeby Villas, Balmoral Terrace, the Zetland Hotel and Britannia Terrace.

In the foreground we can see the Halfpenny Bridge and to the left of the image is the Albert Memorial which was once the portico of Barnard Castle Station. The paths are well laid out but clearly visible as the planting of the grounds is in its infancy.

Changing fashions.....

Fashions in gardening have changed and evolved over the centuries, and also in recent years. Simply the best for me is the inspiration of just walking freely amongst wooded glens and meadow land. Who wants a manicured garden, sterile lawn , flanked by clipped hedges and shrubs? Not me. You can successfully create the beauty of 'wildlife-friendly gardening' by trying a few new ideas. You might try:

• one or more tall trees
• a hedge
• well-stocked borders
• an area of lawn, part of which could be a flower meadow
• a nettle patch
• a compost heap
• a rock garden
• a pond
• a pile of rotted or rotting logs and branches

Paradise reclaimed......

Paradise reclaimed. Heaven on earth. Why not visit and spend a glorious day at Helmsley Walled Gardens. What could be more relaxing than sun and the beauty of the restored gardens whilst reading Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'The Secret Garden'.
Yesterday I bathed in it's full glory.
Set in the grounds of Duncombe Park the gardens are gradually being restored to their former glory.
Check their website for further details.