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Today, shyly, a warm sun peeped periodically through the slow moving clouds, which released no rain. This gave an opportunity to wander around the garden to explore what has been happening whilst we have lurked inside.
The winter flowering cherry still has no idea that its season is over.
Views from the paths are enhanced by
continuing varieties of camellia,
daffodils,
hellebores,
and pansies.
Comparatively new arrivals are epimedium, honesty, comfrey, aubretia; and
wallflowers, blending with
euphorbia, that with its fly, like the alliums, attracts insects such as the bee and the tiny creature on the wing to the right of that.
This evening we enjoyed a second helping of Oliver’s Chinese takeaway, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Ribera del Duero Camino Nuevo 2016
After a generous lunch, I dined on cheese and crackers, and a hard boiled egg. I washed it down with some Rubrato Aglianico Feudi di San Gregorio. That’s an acceptable red from Lazio. 🙂
Good to read, Yvonne. We only need one big meal in a day. 🙂 Thanks very much
🌞 so pretty! I’ve never seen a peach/pink? Daffodil before!
Nor me until we got them two years ago. Thanks very much, Lisa
I noticed those, too – just lovely!
I remember going to the Victoria halls in London to see the Royal Horticultural Society’s Spring show, they introduced the first ever ‘Pink’ daffodil, what a ‘Wow’ factor that had, it made the national news on TV. I have always loved them.
PS that was over 30 years ago!
Love it, Derrick. The Master Gardener should awards for this.
Many thanks, GP. When in London she got Merton in Bloom award 7 years running for her front garden – until she stopped entering
Oh, wow – no wonder she’s so good!
Impressive! … also not surprising! 😀
Thanks very much, Widders. Our friend, Sheila, who died last year, was Mayor one year, and handed out the certificate 🙂
I can understand why.
Awesome! 🙂
Despite the yucky weather you guys have been having, your garden and plants really look great!
Thanks a lot, Gary
It looks like great things are happening! The garden looks fantastic!
Thanks very much, Jill
I know how hard you and THE HEAD GARDENER [I see this as a flashing sign.] work, or I’d say it was simply magic that produced all this beauty.
Very many thanks, Merril
Thank you Merril That means a lot.
You’re welcome, Jackie!
The garden is looking amazingly lush after a tough winter – or is that your camera magic at work?
A bit of both, I hope – with Head Gardener magic thrown in. Thanks very much, Pauline
So pretty!
Thanks very much, Leslie
Spring has indeed Sprung at your place, Derrick.
I think so, Frank. Thanks very much
Lovely flowers today.
Many thanks, Sherry
Wow it is just lovely!
Thanks a lot, Lynn
Spring has arrived here also, on the Canadian west coast, although the temperature does nothing to beckon us outside! But nature is amazing, and plants bloom and flourish at their allotted times in spite of lack of sun. I have a tiny garden compared to yours, but there are enough wonders out there to keep me amused!
I hope you warm up soon, Diane. Thanks very much
I hope to post a first walk around here soon, myself. It will NOT rival yours. lol
But I am sure it will be complementary. Thanks a lot, Jodie
The first time I encountered daffs other than yellow I was rather taken aback … but they are just as pretty. 😀
🙂 Quite so, Widders. Many thanks
Hellebores are a favorite.☀️
Thanks a lot, Maria. They are wonderful early blooms
You had some SUN today? What a lovely garden and so full of wonderful things!
We did, actually, Clare. May you have some today. Many thanks
Your flowers are always lovely Derrick!
Thanks very much, Arlene
It’s nice to see the arrival of spring on your side of the world, as everything is going to sleep here.
Many thanks, Sylvie. May it be a calm sleep
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Awesome amazing flowers
Thanks very much, Cinnamon
You are quite welcome
It’s great to be back in the wonderland of your garden. As usual, the framing and perspective of the subject matter are exemplary.
Very many thanks, Uma
You managed to capture that bright spring sun in your photos, despite your claims of cloudy skies. Our walk in your garden gave me spring fever!
Thank you very much, Anna
Looks like a lot of work when the rain finally stops!
Scary, Andrew. Many thanks
So good to see the sun shinning on your garden.
Thanks a lot, Mary. That’s it for a few days 🙂
Heavenly! I have a particular weakness for epimediums and striped camellias.
I remember, Susan 🙂 Thanks very much
Looking good! At least somewhere, the flowers are blooming.
🙂 Thanks very much, Laurie. I hope your turn comes soon
I am learning about flowers with you Derrick. Loved the pansies.
Thanks very much, Andrew. I don’t always get it right – but the Head Gardener usually spots the errors 🙂
Lovely spring flowers. In April, it’s smart to take advantage of sun breaks. Today I foolishly stayed inside during a bright sunny hour, waiting too long for my walk which ended in rain. Luckily, it was only a light rain.
Many thanks, Nicki
Lovely flowers.
Thanks very much, Rupali
So lovely to see the blooms in your garden Derrick and to see your Yucca plant has survived the frost.. We tied ours up in the centre yet we still lost one of them to the extreme cold and snow.
Glad the Sun came out if only briefly.. 🙂 We have almost forgotten what it looks like LOL
Many thanks, Sue
“Here Comes the Sun” by Beatles swept into my mind once I saw the gorgeous camellias, daffodils and hanging in there cherry blossoms! 🎶🎼
🙂 Thanks very much Robin, we have to wait a day or two for reemergence
Oh, I can imagine! You’re very welcome. Thank You for sharing all the news, tours, past information and garden photos. Your watery winding road pictures are so lovely, Derrick.
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