This morning I placed an order with a local printer for the A2 copy of Jackie picking daffodils two mornings after our arrival in Downton on 1st April 2014. Rather fittingly, Paul has selected it to be the largest picture on display.
I then continued bombarding him with e-mailed suggestions for further, smaller, prints.
This frozen pond from 19th January this year could fit the bill for a semi-abstract A3.
A number of roses include this Apricot Abundance from 6th June 2014;
Festive Jewel,
and Summer Wine pictured on 19th October 2015;
Absolutely Fabulous the next day,
and For Your Eyes Only and another Summer Wine on 1st November.
Further blooms include a rhododendron from 21st May 2014;
camellias from 18th
and 30th March 2014;
and myrtle embracing a shy little pink rosebud on 16th July that same year.
This being the final day of The Six Nations rugby tournament, I spent the afternoon and early evening watching the games between Wales and Italy, and Ireland and Scotland.
After this, the marinade of yesterday’s baked ham nicely matured the juices for a second sitting today. This was served with ratatouille, mashed potato, and Brussels sprouts. I drank more of the Costieres de Nimes, whilst Jackie abstained.
I am now about to watch the grand finale, between England and France.
Your garden is really so beautiful. You must find a lot of joy just in sitting within it.
We do, Geetha, thank you. It’s still a bit cold for that, but we are looking forward to it.
Welcome. I’d sit there anytime with such beautiful roses 😀
I vote for the frozen pond; of course.
I would be quite happy to eat your leftovers. In fact I almost always prefer leftovers.
Thanks, Mary. They do mature nicely
Absolutely stunning choices of blossoms and the pond was gorgeous and unique, Derrick.
Thank you, Robin
Nervous?
Me, nnnnneervoosjdf?
Phew!
Wonderful.
Thanks, Ann
Your photos are absolutely stunning!!! I love the frozen pond ?
Than you, Dorinda
It’s such a lovely photo of Jackie – in which you see more than a hint of the girl she once was and whom you so loved to photograph!
Many thanks, Pauline
You are absolutely right. The second photograph of the frozen pond is a wonderful shot.
Thanks, John
I can spend my whole day sitting in such a garden..absolutely beautiful.. 🙂
Thank you, Maniparna
That’s a very Australian looking tree in the first photograph. Your garden is amazing and it is wonderful that you record it so well. I can feel the excitement for the exhibition.
Thanks, Gwen. We’re a bit like you when your book was coming out. Out of shot, to the right of the picture, there is a eucalyptus
Your photos are absolutely stunning! Have a blessed Sunday!
Thank you, Sofia
Have an awesome Sunday!
The frozen pond photograph is beautiful, Derrick. Your flowers always make me smile. Enjoy the game!
Many thanks, Jill
Apricot Abundance is my favourite rose in this collection of photos (apart from the one picking daffodils in the first shot).
I completely agree with Bruce.
Thank you very much, Cynthia
Love these photos! The one of Jackie is lovely!
Thank you, Lynn
Most welcome
This is so obviously a project that comes from your heart (as well as your garden). Labours of love, indeed!
Many thanks, Yvonne
Oh Derrick- I always admire your garden – its so beautiful and lovely choices of blossoms. .. awesome
Thank you, Chitra
I like that frozen pond shot too!
Thanks, Geoff
I love you garden. Your photos really capture the beauty of it. The head gardener/cook and photojournalist make a great pair ?
Many thanks, Mek
Deriick, I love this photos of flowers. You are so good at this.
Much appreciated, Lonely
I could stand in front of any of these photos fro quite some time, I think.
Many thanks, Lisa
Beautiful photos of beautiful flowers – I can almost smell their fragrance! 🙂
Thanks, spearfruit.
So many beautiful Images, Derrick. I love the one of Jackie picking Daffodils. 🙂
Thanks, Sylvia. I’ll be picking up an A2 print of that for the exhibition
Oh my gosh! A gorgeous garden such as yours takes so much work. The photos are inspiring — love the one with Jackie, and the Camellias have so much character.
Thank you, Rose
Great photos – how do you mange to select from so many great shots?
Thanks for the compliment. Impossible, really, so Paul has the final say
SO exciting! Fun to be a part of your adventure. What a lot you have done in a few short years.
Many thanks, Jodie