On a hot, sunny, afternoon, aided by a crutch, I walked down the Brick Path to the top of the Back Drive, where Jackie provided me with three more perching spots.
I couldn’t resist periodically stopping en route for a few shots from a standing position, sans crutch.
Once settled at the top of the drive I photographed two types of Erigeron in the New Bed; planting of solanum, begonias, and petunias in baskets hanging from the dead Snake Bark Maple; Félicité Perpétue and poppies beside the compost bins; and clematis in one of the barrier tubs.
Moving to the other side of the barrier gave me views across the Weeping Birch Bed; the urns at the head of the Brick Path; and the Oval Bed with its two varieties of rose.
With the perch a bit further along the concrete patio I could view more day lilies; the Oval Bed with its Peach Abundance roses; and pale pink New Dawn clambering over the arbour in the Rose Garden.
A yard or two further forward I was able to picture Jackie’s newly planted alliums, repeated in the Palm Bed, opposite the poppies in Margery’s Bed.
Once I had had enough and returned indoors to rest my leg, Jackie took over the photographer’s mantle, producing her versions of the poppies; the Phantom Path with its flanking beds; and the view beside the Gazebo Path looking back to the house.
Today, I explored parts of the garden I haven’t been able to reach for a while.
This evening we dined on another excellent Forest Tandoori takeaway. Once again my main course was prawn jalfrezi; Jackie’s was chicken bhuna.
How pretty!
Thanks very much, Cindy
What a beautiful back yard you have.
Thanks a lot, Cindy. ‘back yard’ is so amusing to us
Ah, it’s an American expression. Your backyard would win awards with your flower paths. We Americans try hard to have yards that look like yours!
Thanks again, Cindy. Over here the back yard is a very small patch, usually paved over. 🙂
Really? How interesting. That would be a patio to us.
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I hope, like the old Heineken beer commercial that you felt suitably refreshed after you reached the parts recently unreached.
Advert well spotted, Osyth. Actually the leg was pretty swollen when I finished, but it has subsided overnight.
Honestly, poor you. I do hope this week brings more mobility and at less of a price. I guess it’s a case of slowly slowly catchy monkey but I do admire your fortitude. Both of you.
Thanks again, from us both
Your flowers and gardens are awesome! Lot of tender loving care.
Thanks very much, Gary
Oh, ho! Moving ‘sans crutch’ again. This is exciting. Question. Is that an erigeron, the pinky-mauve daisy with the bee in the middle of one flower? Is it substantially larger than the teeny little white type or is it a particularly tiny bee? And you must be careful Derrick – if Jackie gets her hands on your camera too often you might become completely redundant!
Thanks very much, Pauline. Jackie is still scared of the DSLR :). It is a much larger Erigeron.
Ha ha – The title made me think you were going elsewhere with this post. I have that very same creeping lamium in my yard. I love it ! One of my mom’s students gave her a hanging basket of it years ago & she shared & now it’s all over my yard.
Tell Jackie she has a great eye for photography as well as gardening.
So glad to see your progress, Derrick. I’m sure it’s not all flowers and tasty dinners. Keep up the good work!
Thanks very much, Jodie. I’m pleased the title was a little cryptic. You are right – it is still pretty painful. Jackie liked the compliment.
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Sounds like you are making good progress!
Many thanks, John
What a stunning garden, and I’m glad you’re feeling better!
Thanks very much, Cathi
A delightful update in both words and pictures. Thank you, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Roland
Keep up the good fight, Derrick. Solvitur ambulando,
Thanks very much, Oglach
Both you and the garden are coming along splendidly!
Thanks very much, Jessica
Look at you! Getting around like a champion. 😀
🙂 Many thanks Widders – especially as you know
Good progress Derrick. Bravo. Seems a heck of a journey you’re on.
Thanks a lot, Frank. It has been quite a shock for someone who prides himself in bouncing back 🙂
Gorgeous photos and flowers.
Many thanks, Drew
Soon Jackie will be putting you to work!
Many thanks, Jill. I prepared this morning’s coffee last night 🙂
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It’s wonderful you are getting around so well–though Jackie as your relief photographer has done a splendid job.
Many thanks, Merril. The little point and shoot camera that she uses has an almost completely obscured viewing screen.
I am not familiar with the other flowers in your garden Derrick but they are all lovely.
Thanks very much, Arlene
As soothing and enticing as ever. It’s reassuring to learn you keep forgetting the crutch now and then.
Many thanks, Uma. Standing with both hands occupied by the camera was a bit scary 🙂
Truly a wild little park! I love it!
Very many thanks, Elisabet
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I’m so glad you made it to the unreachable parts today for there is exquisite beauty to behold and imbibe therein. Love and hugs, N 🙂 <3 xoxo
Very many thanks, Natalie X
You’re quite welcome Derrick!!! 😊❤️
All those blooms! Your spring has been a good deal warmer than ours—my roses are finally flowering. Be careful navigating on those crutches!
Many thanks, Diane. I will
What beautiful flowers! They bring smiles and joy! Thank you for sharing them!
So good to hear about you getting around! You are making good progress! YAY! 🙂
A garden is a wonderful incentive to get out and about!
(((HUGS))) for you and Jackie!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn, from us both. The garden certainly does get me out there when I’d rather just flop
it’s always a pleasure to walk around (virtually) in your beautiful garden
Many thanks, Yoshimi
Beautiful pics Derrick. Glad to hear you’re getting about better. Who is your gardener? How about sending him or her over here to do ours? It’s gorgeous!!
Thanks very much, Sheila. Mostly Jackie with me helping. However, I won’t be able to do much this summer. Aaron, of AP Maintenance does a morning a week
Well, it’s beautiful. Heal quickly!
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It’s so good to visit your garden Derrick.
You said “crutch”, hope all is fine.
Thanks a lot, Rupali. I only use one crutch now. I’m told all is well
Now that is progress! And so much beauty to urge you on.
Many thanks, Laurie
Beautiful pictures from a beautiful garden 🙂
Thanks very much, Anna
I think all that beauty in the garden will speed your recovery. Glad you were able to get out in it.
Thanks very much, Ellen. It is getting me outside
Your gardens are so beautiful and peaceful, Derrick and Jackie. That is a lot of work to keep them up. I agree, that is a lot of beauty to urge you on!
Many thanks from us both, Lavinia. I’m not doing anything much this year 🙂
So beautiful!
Thanks very much, Lynn
So many flowers each one more breathtaking than the last!
When I read the title I got completely the wrong idea about the bits you wanted to reach. This probably says more about me than about the title. 🙂
Good to hear you are gradually stretching yourself and improving.
Thanks a lot, Quercus. My title was intentionally suggestive. Thanks for noticing 🙂
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Your garden is beautiful! I am so pleased you are venturing further and gaining strength.
Thanks very much, Clare
Thanks very much, Shreya