Rhododendron Time

The fine weather has meant that the Rhododendrons and Azaleas have opened their blooms - in abundance. As always, those on Shipley Hill are particularly good. This fine specimen was growing in the deep shade under the trees.

With a bit of a scramble and determination, I managed to get a shot of this one, in the grounds of the Nottingham Lodge.

Of course, where the Miller-Mundys of Shipley Hall once had their Italianate gardens, there are some gorgeous examples too.

Some of them seem to glow in the sunshine.

While others are just stately and magnificent against a blue sky.

There will be more from Shipley Hall next time....