At the end of January, Katharine and I had a rather hectic weekend during York Residents Festival, but several places that might take part are closed at that time of year. One of those is Goddards, a large attractive Arts and Crafts style property, built for and formerly owned by Noel and Kathleen Terry of the famed chocolate manufacturing family Terry's.
It is today a National Trust property, and last weekend the gardens were open to York residents. Sadly the National Trust no longer open the house due to a lack of volunteers, but the garden is well worth exploring.
This Pelargonium with its rich deep colouring caught my eye. It was one of a number of flower species beginning their annual flower displays.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
I think I'm overdue for a summer visit to Goddards, to find and enjoy the variety of flowers that can be seen then.
Ian
Thank you Vesna - there were lots of lovely flowers to find in these gardens.
Ian