SPOILER ALERT! Don’t read to the end if you are watching the rugby recorded.
This morning Jackie weeded and planted chrysanthemums in the front garden, whilst I dug out the remaining roots of the ficus in preparation for planting the pansies.
In the event, a heavy thunderstorm ruled out putting the pansies to bed. They were therefore plonked in their trays. Even though the rain ceased, enabling us to finalise the preparation and wander round the garden, the soil was far too muddy.
The sun emerged for a while. The rain ceased, but continued to drip from the trees and the shrubbery. Battered blooms bore watery blisters.
These included geraniums;
Ginger lilies;
roses unknown,
Altissimo,
and the leaves of Deep Secret;
dahlia Bishop of Llandaff;
sweet peas;
and verbena to name a few.
Echinaceas and chrysanthemums, and others in Elizabeth’s Bed have been well watered.
Here are views down the Dead End Path;
across the New Bed to the Brick Path;
and across the Heligan Path.
Our dinner this evening, consisting of Jackie’s superb chicken jalfrezi and pilau rice, was taken on trays on our knees, as we watched the opening match in the rugby World Cup, in which England beat Fiji by 35 points to 11. I drank more of the malbec while Jackie drank Hoegaarden. I didn’t spill too much curry down my sweatshirt.
I believe I am going to be forced to watch the rugby world cup this year! But not that match fortunately. I probably shouldn’t tell you this but my daughter was hoping Fiji would win, she will be crushed 🙂 Glad you didn’t make too much mess on your shirt front with the curry Derrick. Perhaps it is time to bib you? Also must say how impressed I am with the clarity of your rain drop shots – I was trying to capture some the other day and am completely hopeless at it!
Thanks, Pauline. Which daughter? It took me a year to find and use the macro setting on the camera.
The Official Photographer one Derrick – she is staying here for a while with her giant TV and likes to follow the major sporting events – whereas I have no interest in anything other than cricket………. and by the time cricket season rolls round again both she and the giant TV will be gone ……
Tell her I’m sorry, but England had to win. Fiji played very well, though, and with sporting spirit.
Oh, is that what the macro setting does …… must try it out …… 🙂
Good luck 🙂
You are certainly bearing the brunt of the recent bad weather where you are. I’m afraid to tell you that we’ve had sun here all day although heavy rain was forecast…and we’re not a million miles away up here in Surrey! It was Davis Cup tennis for us tonight, by the way. Rugby? What rugby….?
Thanks, Jenny. What tennis? 🙂
Beautiful images, Derrick. As always, I am grateful to visit.
Thank you, Ann
Battered blooms bore watery blisters….Nice!
Thank you, Cynthia. Such a comment from you is especially welcome
The garden looks beautiful and especially lovely after the rain
Thank you, Matt
It is good to know that all that rain we had made for some beautiful photographs – especially love the ones of the geraniums, lily and rose
Thank you Southampton Old Lady
I want to get lost in that garden. Beautiful Derrick 🙂
Thank you, Nina
Pleasure 🙂
I love them all!
Thank you, Cynthia
The Bishop of Llandaff is one of the most joyful flowers I have seen lately!
Thank you Lisa. It is doing well in our garden; and still attracting the bees
Your garden makes me so happy, Derrick. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos.
Thank you, Jill
A happier rain post than was mine–how rich and beauteous! That you always name your flowers is a pleasure (and I thank you since I am rather ignorant of flower names.)
Thank you Cynthia. I often have The Head Gardener to thank for the names
I have the biggest crush on raindrop-studded petals — & these are gorgeous. that ginger lily is especially sculptural and beautiful in your shot. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you, Ashley. That post was right for you then
Oh my, I bet it smells nice in the garden after that rain. Everything looks glorious! I continue to cut and enjoy my sweet peas here, though not for too much longer I’m afraid. Nights are getting very cool even though the days have been pleasant. Alys and I were at Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC Canada last summer. They had a walkway with the most amazing Dalia’s…..a couple as big as my head.
Thank you Boomdee, for such a full response. We are enjoying an Indian summer.
The final shots of the various paths are my favourites. They look timeless.
Such beautiful flowers Derrick. It won’t be a surprise if I tell you I support the ABs. 🙂
Thank you, Sylvie. What about the French, who are just about to kick off against Italy 🙂
Gorgeous gorgeous!
Thank you Julie
Oh so many beautiful flowers, great photos as always, really enjoy your posts 🙂
Many thanks, Anna
Love the freshness of the gardens after the rain – everything looks bright, clean and fresh with the rain drops glistening from the sunlight. Love your gardens ~
Thank you, Mary
I should talk of the wonderful flowers, but the rugby has been great so far. What a thrilling end to the England and Japan matches.
Thanks, Alex. Yes, and so similar
I have no affiliation with Japan, but I was shouting and screaming when they scored. A wonderful sporting moment.
Weren’t we all 🙂
I love post-rain pics
Thank you, Ashley