Birthday Surprise

What a lovely birthday surprise (and belated happy birthday from me). Your OH must be a real gem to sort all that out, bless him. Beautiful photos, love all the little creatures but as for that gardener, I suspect he is like me, once in a position it's difficult to straighten up again :)

wow you lucky lady,congratulations

I know what you mean Gee, the getting down isn't so bad, it's the getting back up that's the problem!

Thank you Callie. :-)

that poor mans back!! lol what a brilliant birthday treat what a star hubby you have. Think I might make mine read this blog he would need a nudge or two to do something like that. lol. he has other good points though. lol. just at the minute I cannot think what they are lol :O) still would not swap him.

You were taken to a really lovely place, what a very special surprise.
I too love the owls and the sculpture of the gardener.
Lovely to read about your two memorable days away.

What a wonderful surprise birthday gift, it looks a magical place to visit, so pleased you had such a special birthday surprise;0)

Barbara, he's been doing a lot of 'thoughtful' things just lately...I'm beginning to wonder what he's been up-to lol!

Chris, I love it there, and he knows it. I think Bloomer would like the Owls too as I know she also likes them.

Carol, it seems to have something to see whenever we go. I love it.

What a super thoughtful surprise,with a chance to get plants foryour new bed as well! Happy birthday belated!

Thanks Stera.

What a lovely birthday treat.
A happy belated birthday Waddy ? ?

Think the 'Monks Head' is called 'Cuckoo Pint' in some areas. It used to grow under hedges around here.

What a wonderful place to visit, and a super birthday surprise treat, shame you couldn't go again this weekend due to the bad weather, great pics too, the owls are lovely, as to that gardener stuck in the same position I know how he feels - slowly does it when straightening up! :o)

What a lovely birthday surprise, it certainly sounds like you enjoyed yourself. Happy belated birthday.

So glad you had a lovely birthday treat ,Julia,and well deserved...A lovely blog and photo's,and I can see why you love it so much there..Glad you enjoyed Brigg garden centre too..the perfect end to your days away..coming home with more than you went with..always a winner :o) x

Thank you Marjories.

Diane, you are absolutely right. When I Googled it, Monk's Hood or Head is a completely different flower...I said my memory was failing lol!

Neellan: Definitely slowly does it lol! It is a shame about this weekend, but I know we'll end up there again in the not too distant future. There's also another garden not too far away with the wonderful name of 'Breezy Knees'...we'll just have to give that a try I think...

Samjp; Thank you and yes I did. I've just read your blog 'Changes'...my goodness, you're a hard working girl aren't you?

Bloomer; Well, you know me, I can't resist a GC and I was hardly going to come away empty handed now was I...especially with so many 'bargains' to be had... well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it lol!

Belated Birthday Greetings Waddy, xx.
Isn't your hubby a topman sorting such a lovely weekend out for your surprise , the gardens look lovely, so pleased that gardener doesn't work for me though if he takes that long to work in one place, lol..Calling in at a GC on the way home for a few more treats as well, sounds a good way to end a perfect two day treat, pleased you had a good time, now enjoy the planting session.....

Lincslass; Thank you. Yes he's a bit special, but don't tell him, he'll only get big headed lol!

A very nice birthday treat.
The gardens seem very full and colourful. I love the old wall. I think they add so much to a garden.

Paul; Yes it was. I also like the old wall, they put it to good use too.

Super surprise and a beautiful spot to visit, thank you for the inspiring photo's. The plant was always called lords-and-ladies - and I am not going to tell you why!

loved the blog. just to make you jealous it was Burton Agnes garden fair this weekend. I manned the HPS stall for some of the time yesterday and today. you should see the wall garden now. it is stunning.

What a lovely trip. have you been the Elizabethan house? it is still lived in by the Cunliffe -Lister family. Lady Susan is an excellent host.

Belated happy birthday too.

Thanks Julia, it was definately worth the effort - now to deal with the front garden.

Lords and Ladies...and another less rude name was Jack in the Pulpit

Thank you for sharing your Birthday Surprise. What a special place.

Honeysuckle : Thank you...and I think I guess why lol!

Seaburngirl: Oh, grrrr!! I was so up for going to the 'fair' but then the forecast was so dire, we decided not too. Now I'm cross with myself that we didn't risk it. Not only would we no doubt have enjoy the day, as I love Burton Agnes Gardens, but I might have had the chance to meet you!
We have been inside the hall, and found it both beautiful and facinating, but never had the opportunity to meet Lady Susan.
We will be returning to B.A in the future, who know we might bump into each other yet.

Samjp: I shall look forward to the blog all about it.

Bathgate: I think it is.

Homebird; Thank you for your belated wishes and I do hope you make it to Burton Agnes, I'm sure you'll not regret it.

That's the best sort of present to have ! :) I'm glad you had a lovely birthday.
Sorry I'm late catching up lol...

I am too Hywel ?

I love all the wildlife artwork amongst the beautiful gardens

Hywel; No problem, I'm often way behind with catching up on people's blogs. Thanks for your kind comment. ;-)

Pamg; They are very clever aren't they? :-))

I've a few tucked away here, I do prefer the neutral colours rather than the painted ones

I quite agree.