Yesterday evening Jackie finished her work on the Lawn Bed.
She also continued her general maintenance, such as the Weeping Birch Bed weeding and replanting, following Flo’s earlier work on the footpath.
Early this morning Jackie and I transported the last of the garden refuse to the Efford Recycling Centre, after which we purchased three more large bags of compost and a few vegetables from Ferndene Farm Shop.
Later, I finished reading ‘If The Old Could’ and published https://derrickjknight.com/2022/07/01/if-the-old-could/ after watching the third round Wimbledon tennis match between Heather Watson and Kaja Juvan.
Before dinner I produced
a gallery of garden views, each of which bears a title.
This evening Jackie and I dined on her spicy paprika pork while Flo preferred meat and vegetable pasty to accompany the boiled new potatoes, crunchy carrots, and firm cauliflower and broccoli, with which the Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden; our granddaughter, Raspberry Rhubarb and Orange Blossom cordial; and I, more of the Chianti.
It is pleasing to see your garden looking so beautiful – no wonder Jackie is always busy!
Thank you very much, Anne
Simply wonderful.
Jackie and you are artists.
(I plan to have a Fleurie on Monday night. Or a Morgon maybe?)
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Cheers Derrick.
Thank you very much from us both, Brian. Enjoy the wine
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WOW! Your garden is such a showplace!!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
WOW! Yesterday my bareroots hibiscus got 2 huge deep purple flowers and I had to run out and get my camera! Can you imagine how busy I’d be trying to get all of Jackie’s blooms! Yikes!
Yikes, indeed, GP. Thanks very much
The garden is just amazing! All the hard work is paying off!
Thank you very much, Aletta
Vraiment magnifique
Merci beaucoup, Sheree
Beautiful images of a beautiful garden, Derrick. Thanks so much for sharing so many with us so regularly. We certainly appreciate all the effort that you (and Jackie!) put in to invite us into your home and grounds.
Thank you very much from us both, Maj and Sher
Such beautiful color and composition in both your garden and your photos of it.
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
I suppose a gnome or two would be out of the question?……..
The white spot beneath the second mushroom is the hair of one our sister in law sent me one Christmas, John. Thanks very much 🙂
https://derrickjknight.com/2020/06/09/gnomes-wont-be-warned-off/
Great work, artistry, and beautiful tender loving care, Jackie, Flo, and Derrick! 🙂
I enjoyed looking at all of these photos of the gorgeous plants, flowers, trees…AND I enjoyed spotting some of the wonderful-ones who live in the garden…many owls, the 3 mushrooms, Florence, the dragon, the blackbird egg, the whirly-twirly ladybug (Is it a ladybug?),
ETC! 🙂
My wishes for a wonderful month of July! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️
Thank you very much from us all, Carolyn. Yes, a ladybug, or, as we say, a ladybird. X
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Wonderful work. and beautiful blooms and a delicious evening meal to finish off the day.. 😀
Thank you very much, Sue
Lovely photos as always, guys!! ❤️🇬🇧
Thanks very much, John
A glorious garden gallery.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
The chief gardener is doing an amazing job.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
The 3 mushroom look well settled in to the Lawn Bed garden. 🙂 The Solanum is gorgeous. I love the photos that include the brick path. Overall though, I can’t pick a favourite. It all so beautiful and should be in a garden magazine. Jackie, well done you. Flo, Derrick -good job.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
I love everything about your wondrous garden Derrick .. and your colourful photos warm me up on these cold winter mornings here in Geelong ..
Thank you so much, Ivor
Lots of vibrant color amid the deep greens of summer. These are beautiful scenes, Derrick and Jackie!
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Your garden needs to be in a magazine for the world to see! It’s stunning!
Thank you very much, Jill
I agree with Jill! I’d pay money to walk through your marvelous garden and spend time with Florence, the dragon and the cute little hedgehog on the pot with the egg.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
How peaceful and lovely. Kudos to both of you.
Thank you very much from us both, Cindy
“The garden at the start of Juy” sounds like it could be the title of an interesting novel!
Thanks very much, Yvonne
Derrick, I loved being absorbed by the beauty and serenity of your garden! Jackie has her work cut out but it looks stunning! The fragrances from all the blooms must be divine!
Thank you so much, Annika
All that hard work really pays off. What a lovely garden 💐
Thank you so much, Val
your garden never fails to delight
Thyank you very much, Q
The lawn bed looks sharp and very clean. Great job jackie
Thanks very much from us both, Bridget
Bursting with color. Gorgeous.
Thank you very much, Sherry
A wonderful day and your garden is so beautiful.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Wow! Your garden is beautiful. The results from the hard work that you and Jackie put into the garden are amazing.
Thank you so much from us both, Eugi
Most welcome!
I am always amazed at the energy that is poured into your beautiful garden.
Thank you so much, Sue. Somewhat delayed by Covid this year, but Flo has made a big difference
Looking fabulous as ever.
Thanks very much, Andrew
The garden looks infinitely and beautifully populated. It is bewilderingly easy to get lost among the flora. The photos have been tastefully composed and each frame has a story to tell.
Thank you so much, Uma
The garden is looking great Derrick!
Thanks very much, Geetha
You are welcome Derrick. Thanks for sharing the delights of your garden with us.
Garden looks lovely. Will this be your first great grandchild?
It will. Thanks very much, Pat
Congratulations.
That garden is just amazing. It is incredible that it continues to improve with every set of photos.
Thank you very much, AnneMarie
A piece of paradise 🌸🌱🌹
Thank you very much, Ribana
Magnificent!
Thank you very much, Sylvie
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