Spreading the love of gardens one flower at a time.....

Today I joined colleagues from across Yorkshire to surprise passers-by in York with the gift of a free flower.

 Photo by Barry Pells

Yorkshire has 8 gardens owned by the National Trust covering over 1300 acres. Roses were given to represent formal gardens, larkspur for wildflower and wildlife gardens and rosemary to represent the kitchen gardens growing fruit, vegetables and herbs.

Today it was lovely to spread a little brightness and hear 'you've made my day'.

For further inspiration of where to visit in Yorkshire there are a series of garden articles here: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/local-to-you/yorkshire/things-to-see-and-do/

For more about the gardens as Beningbrough including a short video showing the pear arch through the year visit: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall/things-to-see-and-do/page-1/

If you're in Newcastle tomorrow we might just see you there!