A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of visiting RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate. While it is not the first time that we have visited, it was our first visit in the spring time. Even on a typical cool and rather overcast Spring day there is so much to appreciate and enjoy.
While the obvious attractions are (not including the on site Betty's tea rooms) the spring bulbs, I was particularly drawn to the outstanding collection of trees, which when not in leaf have a special beauty of their own, colourful barks seem so much more eye catching. The Tibetan Cherry has stunning burnished bronze bark, while the juxtaposition of colourful bark and thoughtful under-planting can be a winning combination in all our gardens.
Top tip: Even the smallest garden or pot can take advantage of bark to add year round interest, such as the small dogwood we use in a pot near the front steps up to our house.
The Alpine house was also a popular spot, not just because it offered some respite form the chill. The magnificent detail of the plants, so many brilliant little miniatures are perfectly displayed in the raised beds, that even short sighted gardeners like myself can really get to appreciate the intricacies of these little gems, this delicate flower being smaller than a twenty pence piece.
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