Manor Heath Park..Halifax...

A very nice place to visit. It's strange how we sometimes don't know what's on our very doorstep.
And good that it's got a play area for children.
The last pic is a clematis tangutica I think (or something very similar). I used to have it in the previous garden. It grows huge.

I've been having messages that my photos are too big now for a while ... it never used to happen before. I re-size them now. It's a nuisance but they load up much faster :o)

Thank you Hywel..glad you liked it..and thanks for naming the Clematis..I'm not familiar with this one..It's the first time I've ever had the message that the images are too big..but not to worry..we all know what a wildflower border looks like :o)...I'm not skilled enough to know how to resize,although I read about it from others on here.. ..I'm too lazy,so I won't bother :o)

I was going to name the Clem .. Hywel did it already :0)
Tangutica Bill Mckenzie I think. I love the Honeysuckle arch Bloomer.

I resize all the photo's before even trying to put them on here now.

Pretty photos ..
Lovely pic of that Tangutica clematis :o)

Thanks anyway Pimms..nice to know it's name..The arch was stunning..you little expert you..resizing first..:o))...I can only just about manage to do what I do ! ..if it doesn't work...tough! Lol.

Hi Terra.\o/...thank you..fancy us never knowing of this place? We will be back,if only to takeThomas to the play area..might be today,not sure yet :o)

What a hidden gem Bloomer. It's not too far from me, so ONE day, when I can get away, may even pay it a visit. Will prob be next year now though. Jx

Beautiful..love that arch!

It was Jane..so unexpected too..you would love it..probably this time of year,is a good time..although I would like to visit in all seasons,just to see what it's like..:o)

Thanks Pixi..we loved it too..a real show stopper :o)

How amazing that it was so near and you didn't know!
When you go back again look out for the seedheads on that tangutica - they are like wild white wigs!

I still can't believe it,Sue..we go to Halifax quite often..seems all parents of young children are in the know,because of the superb play area there..hence my Daughter telling us about it...and she only mentioned the gardens as an afterthought really....I haven't passed on my interest in plants via my genes,sadly :o(

You really do take me to the nicest places Bloomer! What a great hostess :)

Aw,bless you,Lil..glad you enjoyed the visit..we went in the Jungle House as well,so hope you will enjoy that,later :o)

What a lovely place to visit pleased you enjoyed it, thanks for showing the photos

Thank you,Carol..always nice to go somewhere different..:o)

Great place Sandra, is the white unknown plant maybe a verbascum?:-)

Thanks Ba..it could be a Verbascum..sounds right :o)

Another great place to visit and fancy Sandra right on your doorstep! I do love that Eryrnguim Silver ghost would make a lovely statement in the border, and yes the other plant is Verbascum I have one that Janie sent me last year just waiting for it to open its called Snow Maiden so think it may look like the ones in your picture;0))

You would love it there Carole..and maybe we could fit it in one day? ..Thanks for confirming the Verbascum..I couldn't for the life of me remember !..The Eryngium looks as though it seeds well..I might get one..but I'm just a bit wary about it being so prickly,as Thomas has started 'smelling the flowers' Lol..my fault for showing him,,he thinks they all do ..but he shoves his nose right inside,if I don't watch him:o)..We had to make him blow his nose a few times on Thursday evening,as he had lots of pollen on it..oh dear ! Luckily he was fine,and doesn't look like he has hayfever :o))

Lovely gardens Bloomer & free too!
I'd like to see a blog of Thomas in the play area, I must admit I always have ago on the play things at the park when I walk the dogs, :-)

Sandra have been doing a bit of reading up on Hayfever as Harry is complaning! about all my flowers making him sneeze!! but seems the problems arise more from Grass seeds than flowers, so let Thomas have a good sniff at the flowers, its never done me any harm! This sounds a very appealing venue to us future wise ;0))

Thanks Willi..he wasn't with us that day,as his mum had discovered this the week before..the reason we went to find out for ourselves..but I'm sure we will be taking him before the summer is over,so will take some pics then....and maybe me,'pretending' to watch over him ! :o)

I was going to suggest it could be the grass,Carole..it's more than likely..have you told Harry this,and does it mean you will be cutting the grass from now on ? LOl.
We will have to make the effort and try to arrange when to go...even if you came over to ours one afternoon,as it's not far to go....we will sort something when we meet up on the 7th...:o)

Have only just read this Sandra, I have sent you a P.M and they must have crossed lol we both cut the grass but I quite like doing it so If Harry crosses it off his list I wouldnt mind ;0))

I haven't received your PM,Carole..what time did you post it?

My hayfever is set off by the grass & tree pollen. I am avoiding the chestnut tree up the park at the moment cos when its in flower it stinks & sets me off :-)

This morning Sandra, wil send you another now!

Got it Carole ..twice!! Lol..will reply tomorrow,thank you X