They Call It Mellow Yellow

'She was a wildflower in love with the sun' - Melanie Koulouris

Nothing says Hello August more than the beautiful Sunflowers of Portglenone! A sea of yellow that can be seen for miles and one that should be visited for that ultimate sunflower experience! I have always been drawn to sunflowers and their elegance, the way in which they stand to attention, tall and proud and soaking up every inch of sunshine, but I never imagined that one day I would get to walk among them up-close and personal to truly appreciate their beauty!

If you haven’t been to Portglenone’s Sunflower field then I highly recommend adding it to your August must-visit list as an afternoon among the sunflowers should be experienced by all! You will also be helping to support a great cause as all proceeds made go towards Macmillan in Northern Ireland. An August day out you will not forget!

Into The Bluebells

‘You belong among the wildflowers’ - Tom Petty

One of my favourite things about May is the beautiful bluebells that spring up in woodlands across the country, creating an enchanting sea of indigo! Last year I visited the stunning Portglenone Forest, famous for its bluebells and was blown away by its beauty! This year I decided to kick off bluebell season with a trip to Crawfordsburn Country Park to combine a beach walk with forest walk and it did not disappoint! To find myself among the wildflowers with only the ocean waves and songbirds singing for background noise was dreamlike, as though I had stepped into a fairytale! Something that I look forward to doing again with some of our other famous bluebell locations!

If you haven’t already made a trip to your local bluebell woods, then I highly recommend taking an afternoon to play among the wildflowers! A trip within nature that you won’t forget!