点评:We have now visited all the RHS gardens, Hyde Hall being the last and biggest, and also the one nearest to us. Saved the best till last.
It was a very hot day, but we came prepared with water & hats. It is quite a long walk from the reception area to the main garden areas, but we had a luscious savoury cream tea before we set off. Very nice indeed, highly recommend.
We were given a map/plan of the gardens, and walked round methodically so we didn't miss anything.
We particularly enjoyed ambling through the Cottage Garden which is nearest to the reception. The flowers were glorious, with several plants that we have in our own garden, but on a much grander scale.
Another favourite was the Floral Fantasia, showcasing new blooms of many species. An absolute rainbow of colourful displays.
We always like to see the vegetable plot. Oh those moments when we see our own runner beans further up their canes, and our tomatoes doing slightly better! We took note of the companion planting which we will definitely try next season.
By now we were in need of refreshment before we walked back. A cold drink & the lemon & pistachio blondie did the trick.
Exit is through the garden centre and shop of course. There were 3 plants we would have liked to buy, but couldn't have kept them in the car for 2 days during the heatwave, on our weekend away. Shame.
翻译:我们现在已经游览了英国皇家园艺学会旗下的所有花园,海德庄园是最后一个游览的,也是最大的一座,而且离我们家最近。真是把最好的留到了最后啊。
那天天气非常炎热,但我们事先备好了水和帽子。从接待区走到主要的花园区域有一段不短的路程,不过出发前我们先享用了美味的咸味奶油茶点。味道极佳,强烈推荐!
我们拿到了花园的地图/平面图,然后按照路线一步步参观,这样就不会错过任何景致了。我们特别喜欢在离接待处最近的田园花园里漫步。那里的花朵美不胜收,有许多植物我们自家花园里也有种植,只不过这里的规模要大得多。
另一个我们最喜欢的地方就是“花卉幻境”区,那里展示了众多品种的新开花卉。简直就是一个色彩斑斓的彩虹世界啊。
我们总是很乐意去看看菜园。哦,每当看到自家种的菜豆藤蔓沿着支架不断向上攀爬,还有番茄长得也愈发茁壮时,别提有多开心了!我们注意到了所谓的“伴生种植法”,下个季节一定要试试看。
在返回之前,我们急需补充体力。一杯冷饮配上柠檬开心果布朗尼,正好解了我们的馋。
出口当然就是花园中心和商店那里啦。我们有三株植物很想买下,但在周末度假期间,由于热浪来袭,实在没法把它们留在车里两天。真可惜。