Before lunch on another very hot day I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/06/04/a-knights-tale-136-an-eventful-move/
Jackie and Flo had spent much of yesterday afternoon and, in, Flo’s case, evening, working on weeding and clearing paths. This afternoon I carried much of the remaining refuse to the compost bins; photographed
a few more roses whose names are given in the gallery; and the paths which have been opened up.
Jackie had cleared much of Margery’s and the Cryptomeria Bed on either side of the Phantom Path, including, this morning, trimming the variegated laurel at the corner of the Gazebo Path.
The Heligan Path
and the footpath through the Weeping Birch Bed had been quite overgrown until Flo set to work on them.
The view from the chair beside the birch had been impossible to enjoy because the seat could not be reached.
Ian joined us this afternoon. He and I watched the highlights of the third day of the first Test match between England and New Zealand, then we all enjoyed our dinner of tender roast lamb; crisp roast potatoes; crunchy carrots; firm cauliflower and broccoli and soft green beans with which Jackie and our son-in-law drank Hoegaarden; Becky finished the Sauvignon Blanc and I drank The Black Stump Durif Shiraz 2021
Kudos to Flo for all her work in the garden!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Looks like a wonderful day. How much longer until Flo is reunited with her husband.
Thanks very much for asking, Andy. We are still waiting on his visa – priority is being given to Ukrainians.
You’re welcome. Hope it comes soon.
Flo is a treasure and your garden is as delightful as ever.
Thank you so much, Tootlepedal
That pale pink ‘New Dawn’ rose is incredible!
Thanks very much, AnneMarie
That Flo is some worker as we would say in Maine. (Being a good worker is one of the highest forms of praise in the Franco-American community.) Jackie must be thrilled to have her.
Oh I am!!!
As Jackie has said, she is. The beauty of it is that Flo has been keen on gardening and nature all her life – much encouraged by her Grannie..
Flo is going to make sure you garden is well weeded and sorted out for this summer of lounging around in it…a great incentive to ask her to stay š
Thanks very much, Catherine
A goo job done by all Derrick … during the winter, I am thankful that my courtyard is relatively small and easy to maintain .
Cheers, Ivor
Gorgeous!
Thanks very much, Jill
The white chair looks like a pleasant spot for sitting in the shade and reading or just taking a little break.
Thank you so much, Nicki.
All these beautiful garden photos would make a nice memory book, Derrick and Jackie, a bit of paradise to leave your descendants.
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia.
Clearing paths is my least favourite garden task, but your pictures have inspired me to get down to doing so – again š
So true Anne, it seems that everything would rather grow on the paths and not in my carefully prepared flower beds, tho’ it is a rich source of self seeded plants.
The self-seeded plants part is true – a good source of seedlings for the flower beds š
Thanks very much, Anne.
Another excellent day.
Thanks very much, Andrew
That wine sounds enticing, but not a good match for the main course!
If you ever see some Jacobs Creek Double Barrel shiraz, do treat yourself to a bottle, to see what you think of it. Some of the vintage was aged in oak barrels first, then in whisky barrels.
Will do, Yvonne. Thanks very much
We love Blue-Eyed Boy Shiraz–it’s one we buy when we want to splurge.
The stones that make up the path through the Weeping Birch Bed are really lovely. I reckon that there’s a lovely b/w picture of them from one angle or another!
Good point John. Thank you very much
Phantom Path is my favourite, but that is not to say the other paths donāt have their charms. Carry on, Chronicler!
Thanks very much, Uma š
YAY for the hardworking Garden Gals! I’m sure Jackie is so happy to have such a great helper like Flo! š And I’m sure they are both happy to have you documenting their work, Derrick! š
It was fun to spot some of the owls! š
(((HUGS))) š
Thank you so much, Carolyn. Many of the owls are now somewhat obscured by lush vegetation š X
Yes, I’ve noticed. š But they are peeking out and keeping watch over the garden.
The garden has become a great meeting place!
Thanks very much, GP
Gorgeous photos. One of the lovely things about cleaning up a garden, you can see the results as they are accomplished.
Thank you very much, Pat
So much hard work and extra credit by Flo. I’ve always admired the way Jackie and you have created all the paths are sitting areas in your beautiful garden. The roses are luscious!
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
Such a lovely garden Derrick.
Thank you very much, Miriam
The garden is so lovely. Flo is a hard worker and I hope she and her husband will be reunited soon.
Thank you so much, Eugi
Lots of hard work clearing the path Derrick and the garden looking wonderful.. š Can’t fault your wine choice LOL š
Thanks very much, Sue
The garden looks lovely as ever.
Thank you both very much, Mostly Mondays
I am enjoying your fabulous roses, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
As always hard work but so rewarding!
Yes. Thanks very much, Ribana