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While I lurked with a lens, Jackie continued, carefully, to cultivate the garden this morning.
I had been struck by the trail of red from near tulips at the window to distant rhododendron.
Other touches of red are provided by the geraniums in the iron urn at the head of the Gazebo Path, rhododendrons, tulips, pieris, Vulcan magnolia, and heucheras;
little orange poppies have now opened out,
and forget-me-nots and vincas are ubiquitous.
Today there was no lull in the gloriously sunny weather when we went for a drive this afternoon.
We took a short walk round MacPenny’s garden at Bramsgore where rhododendrons and azaleas are beginning to enliven the beds and the pathways.
Most fields of cattle, like these at Thorney Hill, contain cud-chewing cows and languorous calves. They seem to be able to ignore the flies that surround their eyes and noses.
Elusive partridges seemed to be darting everywhere. Can you spot this one?
This evening we dined on Jackie’s juicy lamb biriani with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the pinot noir.
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Believe it or not, you and the Head Gardener have got me in the mood to spruce up my backyard somewhat. I started a few Mimosa’s from seed and today planted some Blue Magic Irises. It said I could plant them up until June, but being we’re in the mid-80’s F (about 29*C) here, I wondered if it wasn’t too late? What does Jackie think?
Nice to inspire, GP. Jackie says “they like to be baked”, but you should keep them watered until the roots are established. Thanks very much
Thank you both!! Will do!
What part of the country are you in? I’m packing for San Fran now and wasn’t expecting that temp.
I’m in south Florida, as almost as far away from San Fran as you can get. Where you’re going is probably in the high 50’s – mid 60*F temp. (~ 12 to 15*C) Might be a little humid.
Thanks! That’s good to know.
I can definitely spot the partridges, but the pear trees escape me.
Those flies are a real pest, and hooves do not make good swatting equipment.
Many thanks, Leslie. Someone had to do the pear tree. π I don’t think I’ve ever seen a partridge before.
You obviously aren’t one of the hunting twits.
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After looking at these photos and reading your post, all I can say is, “Welcome flowers! Welcome to spring!”
Thank you very much, Cathi
Nothing like those beautiful spring flowers!!
I love that you’re a lens lurker, Derrick. You provide us with such beautiful photos. Yes, I did spy the partridge. π
Very many thanks, Jill
Quite Fabulous, if I could ever get my new garden to look anything like then I would be delighted. Congratulations to the Head Gardener!
Many thanks, Andrew. She’s chuffed, too
As a committed lens lurker you delight us all every day Derrick. Keep at it!!
Very many thanks, Pauline π
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a partridge either (and, yes, I was also expecting a pear tree.) π
The flowers are beautiful, and the head gardener is so skilled with the way she plants and arranges flowers/colors in the garden.
Many thanks, Merril. π These partridges were darting about everywhere. If it hadn’t been for illustrations of the Christmas ditty, I wouldn’t have known what they were. Thanks from the Head Gardener, too
partridges here in AZ are aplenty. They cross the road in herds and like to stoop on the roof tops. They make the best cooing sound. I love your flower pictures, Derrick. Well done.
Thanks very much, Cindy. You could have put me right had I misidentified them π
Glorious garden! Funny how it can just about die off in winter and then suddenly spring into action with such fullness.
That’s exactly what I was saying yesterday, Gwen. Many thanks
Some lovely blossoming trees i your pictures. I heard it’s quite warm there again!
It is Lisa 20C yesterday. Thanks very much
Ahhhhhhh! Sigh! Sigh! Sigh! What glory to behold in your garden! π <3
Very many thanks, Natalie X
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Argh, the other “L” word popped up!
Wot the ‘ell. Many thanks, Yvonne
Your partridge is, perhaps, missing itβs pear tree ?
Yes, indeed, Dorinda. Many thanks
You always take the best photos Derrick. I love them all.
Very many thanks, Arlene
I loved everything I spotted here. Another spot-on post, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Ann
What a nice picture of Jackie. And, yes, I did spot the partridge, but only because of your instructions.
π Many thanks, Laurie
Beautiful Pics Derrick
Thanks a lot, Gary
Looks like your partridge is intent on searching for its … nah, not going there, too easy. π
So delightfully restrained, Widders. π Many thanks
Heh, heh, heh. One does what one can. π
You have captured the pink azalea amazingly.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Gorgeous garden
Thanks very much, Lynn
Spotted him! Garden looks lovely.
Thanks very much LL/PS. Well spotted π