A nice punctual take off meant we arrived a lttle earlier than expected. Having left the clouds behind us we found the weather changed in Yorkshire (Gods own country) the lovely weather promised was here. There was the customary initial race to the cafe for refreshment.

<a href="http://www.burnbyhallgardens.com/" target="_blank">Burnby Hall Gardens</a> were well set out with a wondrful central lake around which paths led you into a variety of small gardens.The lake was particularly active as the large carp seemed to be in orge mood, splashing around in the shallows competing for females. Our only criticism would be that the plants had no labels should you not know a specific tree or shrub. Volunteers were workimg to clear the tulips which are replaced every year. This years bulbs were going to local schools and anyone who wanted them... A stroll around the museum giving the history of the Stewart Family who created the gardens then lunch with homemade cakes did not disappoint before we moved on to <a href="http://www.breezyknees.co.uk/" target="_blank">Breezy Knees</a>.

A much larger but less mature gardens created from 1999 It covered some ..... acres so quite a walk around it traversing a field or two before you reached the first display garden.the plus point was the plants all had labels so we avidly made notes of the plants we would buy. The gardens were named even featuring a Rogues gallery garden of spreading plants, there was also shade loving garden as well as ornamental with fountains. The nursery at the end was comprehensive but sadly did not have the two plants we had set our minds on. Drowned our sorrows in the cafe just as the weather was calling it a day. Good trip back to Market Rasen. Many thanks to Brian for another very interesting trip. Looking forward to our next.