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This morning we all joined the other customers in the cafe. Poppy did actually eat most of what was on her plate.
An hour or so later, Jackie and I set off back home, reaching there early in the afternoon.
Aaron had moved a clump of ornamental grass further back in the Palm Bed,
and removed rust from most of the furniture in the rose garden and painted it with Hammerite. Here we have a reclaimed armchair seated under the arch with a church candlestick behind it.
Pansies are flourishing;
the Snake’s Head fritillaries proliferate;
our numerous heucheras now have flowers;
and cowslips,
geranium Phaeums,
and grape hyacinths are new arrivals.
This evening we dined on a Chinese takeaway from Happy Days in Pennington, and, between us, finished the Broadwood’s Folly English white wine.
The flower photographs are amazing! Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Geetha
Welcome Derrick
Those snake’s. head fritillaries are magnificent!
Thanks, John
Looks like Poppy has an appetite to match yours, Derrick. She’s growing up in front of our eyes; blossoming like the flowers in your garden. Love the chair; I would love to see a photo of the candle lit and maybe a reader seated under it 🙂
Thanks, Mary. We’ll see what we can do
Stunning photos of the flowers! Little Poppy seems quite content. 🙂
We’re also having Chinese takeout tonight and white wine.
Snap. Thanks
Love the spray painted items – a brilliant touch! Gorgeous pansies, they are such cheerful little flowers.
Thanks, Pauline
Such pretty flowers. Like that chair. and Poppy eating up her food, most of all. Hi to Jackie who keeps you well fed. Can you cook? (Remember that I’m a sub-par cook, so don’t start showing off….)
Thanks, Cynthia. I can cook a few things. I particularly like curries, but I am nowhere near as good as Jackie
Beautiful pansies, love the color combination!
Poppy and flowers…it doesn’t get any better than that now, does it? Stunning colors!
Many thanks, Jill
I’m looking for a chair like the one in your garden. Any time one is available it gets snapped up before I can get there.
We were lucky to find two, Leslie. Thanks
I think I have chair envy… not only for the lovely design, but it would be mystical to sit meditating in the dusk or dark with a lit candle flickering above my head….or would it… 🙁
I think it would, Cynthia. The candlestick has a plant pot on top, though
It’s good how you label the flowers below the photos. This gives me ample opportunity to shame myself with lack of botanic knowledge. I got 1 correct out of the lot today.
Thanks, Yvonne. I,of course, have the Head Gardener to rely on
Such beautiful flowers! I love the colors
Thanks, Lynn
most welcome!
Poppy is adorable and such a pretty hair color. They say my grandson, Hendrix, is a “ginger.” I feel Poppy’s hair is similar and pretty in tone.
Your pansies are so beautiful and unique colors, Derrick. Especially, orange (gold) and purple jewel tones. The white painted rod iron chair is beautiful with its new coat of paint. Very elaborate iron flourishes. 🙂
How beautiful you portrayed the flowers, Derrick 🙂
Many thanks, Monica
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What a sweeten Poppy is! Thanks for the lovely spring stroll in your garden. We had snow last night which is continuing into today. A spoiler for the early daffodils.
Many thanks Caroline. I hope the snow clears
The photos of the flowers are beautiful – love the colors! 🙂
Thanks, Terry
Love these beautiful flowers. What a treat! 🙂
Thank you, Amy