Posts Tagged ‘halifax’
August 31st, 2008
The last couple of weeks had been quite busy so we were looking forward to a quiet weekend. Saturday had us venturing into Halifax in West Yorkshire, where Paul was on the hunt for a particular plant at Dove Cottage nursery. This time I was wise enough not to expect a decent cafe where I could sit sipping coffee and eating cheesecake while Paul did his thing with plants, but I was in accommodating mood so didn’t mind. Afterwards, because we were near Bradford, we called up Graham for tips on what to see. After leaving the car we explored Lumb Lane and Westgate in Bradford. To say we were scared was not an understatement. Especially given I was wearing slacks and carrying an umbrella; we stood out a mile. We called into Leeds on the way back to invest in a new coffee maker from Peter Maturi before returning home. Of course we took a little lunch at Harvey Nichols where a bit of people watching was in order.
Sunday was gardening day. Well it was for Paul. I hate gardening so came up with some excuse about heading into York where I had lunch and tried to buy some coffee beans. Feeling guilty when I got back (check the picture) I made him a sandwich for lunch and later on, prepared a sumptuous (read Marks and Spencer Chicken Pie) meal. I did do some laundry as well!
Unfortunately I’m off to London tomorow for the week.
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August 30th, 2008
A short drive from junction 27 on the M62 between Leeds and Manchester is the Dove Cottage Nursery and Garden on Shibden Hall Road, Halifax. Specialising in hardy herbaceous perennials and grasses Dusty wanted to visit to pick up some particular plant that is only available here and in one other nursery in the UK. They don’t sell candles, smelling paper or serve meals for the over 60’s. They simply specialise in plants and seem to do it very well. Run by Kim and Stephen Rogers they have a small family business on their hands which caters for the true gardener. While I have no idea about plants, Dusty seemed very impressed with the variety and quality on offer and ended up spending a small fortune while I sat in the garden having a coffee from the automatic machine housed in the new wooden hut. Not a doily in sight!
Rating: 4 Stars. Worth a trip if you like decent plants sold at very reasonable prices with personal advice from the owner. Telephone 01422 203553