Our first, albeit mild, frost of the season left a few fingermarks on the garden this morning.
Despite its leaving specks of icing on the solar lamps with their suitably frosted design, throughout the day we enjoyed enough sunlight, such as that burnishing our remaining beech leaves, for us to be justified in anticipating a little more overnight twinkling. The pond is yet to freeze.
The nasturtium leaves that proudly cupped raindrop bubbles bow down in flaccid surrender;
and the rhododendrons had second thoughts about budding.
Margaret Merrill remained coolly unperturbed.
This afternoon I placed the Dead End Path section into the garden album, and printed the Oval Path and Elizabeth’s bed selection of photographs.
In order to track down a Chinese takeaway open this Monday evening Jackie was forced into a real hunter gatherer foray. Eventually she lit upon The Happy Wok in Pennington whose windows were themselves lit. We enjoyed the meal with which I drank more of the Bardolino.
Lovely rhododendron leaves!
Thanks, John
Flaccid surrender – Derrick, this is fabulous. And this one as well: Margaret Merrill remained coolly unperturbed. You’re amazing 🙂
Much appreciated, Monica. Thank you
Yes, yes! Both of those spoke to me as well.
Thank you, Jodie
First frost! I shivered for poor Margaret, out there in the cold – I think I’d be inclined to want to bring her indoors where her demise would at least be a little warmer……
Thank you, Pauline. I’m sure she appreciates your concern 🙂
Your commentary is a delight, as always, and the photos restful. Especially enjoyed the solar lamp and nasturtium leaves. I have used one of your photos for wallpaper, Derrick–hope that is alright! Gives me a cheery garden even when it is rainy and murky beyond my window!
Thank you, Cynthia. I am very pleased to have provided your wallpaper.
So pretty!! And you’ve been busy lately, haven’t you Derrick? 🙂
Thank you, Nina. I suppose I have
Aren’t beech leaves one of the nicest things to see in the winter agains their silvery trunks? Lovely photos.
Many thanks, Lisa
Love the rose dealing with the first frost as if it’s nothing. Great photos Derrick.
Thank you, Carol
Such lovely moments of tantalizing freezing beauty! We know there is more to come … but are we ready?…
Thank you, Val. Despite warnings, we never are
I think this means it’s truly winter now. Sigh… Time to cozy up with a good book and a cup of hot tea!! 🙂
Thank you, Ashley. As I write, the winds howl and the temperature has risen
I love a good storm. 🙂 Enjoy!
First snow here today. The last of the apples hanging around now have a winter coat. I love the photo of the lantern. There’s always light, even with the approach of winter, eh?
Many thanks, Susanne
It seems like only yesterday you were in the middle of an Indian Summer.
Yes. And today the temperature has risen a good ten degrees!
At the moment, we’re at 71*F, a cool front has hit!! But no fear, our temps will rise as the week progresses.
Margaret Merrill remained coolly unperturbed 🙂
We had our first frost ( I think), on Monday.
Thank you, Timi
I really like the looks of that lamp. The ones I’ve seen here are pretty ugly and boring.
Thanks, Weekly
What a beautiful Rose Derrick – stunning! You’re becoming more and more poetic my friend – love it!
Many thanks, Rob