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Early this morning, in the front garden, I photographed nasturtiums;
double petunias in a hanging basket;
clematis Mrs N. Thompson, now taking over from the pink roses on the trellis;
and another, Ville de Lyon, draped over the fence.
Moving to the patio, I admired the various planting groups, including planters and hanging baskets along the Kitchen Path.
A brief sojourn in the Rose Garden revealed, among others, the miniature Little Rambler, clematis Arabella; Creme de la Creme; a bee in a poppy; and Jackie’s new creation, Rosa Canoris Forkii.
This made me determined to return later and join Jackie in a lengthy dead-heading session. I have to admit that I did get carried away with tracking bees and hoverflies, but, nevertheless, I thought the Head Gardener’s observation that there was more photography than dead-heading being carried out, was a wee bit harsh.
This afternoon I dozed through two World Cup football matches. It doesn’t much matter which they were.
Before dinner, we enjoyed a drink on the patio. I saved some of my Doom Bar to accompany Jackie’s splendid chicken jalfrezi and boiled basmati rice. Having finished her Hoegaarden, Jackie had the pleasure of watching me.
And how is the new knee; i may have missed an update..
Getting there, Geoff. But I am realising just how long it will be. It seems that “total” is the key word in my knee replacement – much more invasive than one without that word. The physio says it will be a year to 18 months before it is completely back to normal. Thanks for checking
Jackie has taken a very lovely photo of you concentrating on whatever it is you are doing there….. And for some reason I am really taken with the photo of the nasturtium. I like them in a garden, but don’t often think they are anything to write home about – but here they are worthy of being written about! And not a caterpillar hole or brown spot to be seen!
Growing in pots, and watered with a systemic insect killer! Won’t harm bees but deters those caterpillars!
Thanks a lot, Pauline. Well I wasn’t photographing 🙂 Those nasturtiums come up time and again
… aah, yes, dead-heading, that reminds me what I must do tomorrow morning, Derrick. I love the vibrant colour of that Ville deLyon clematis. Must look for one of those.
Thanks very much, Roland. £1.50 in Tesco 3 years ago
It sounds like jackie runs a rather tight ship over there. I’m glad that a good amount of gardening got done, as well as photography.
Many thanks, Donnalee. She is very relaxed really 🙂
The garden continues to be a riot, but one you support rather than quell! I hope you aren’t abusing that new limb replacement part!
Thanks very much, Leslie. I do hope so, too
Love the comment on the World Cup games. They put me to sleep, too. It always pays to read your posts right to the end to get to the zingers you sometime hide there. This one did not disappoint.
Many thanks, Susanne. So pleased you persevere
Ha! Susanne I was thinking the same thing: Derrick always tucks some funny comment in his posts.
Many thanks for appreciating that, Crustal
So beautiful! I you look very healthy!
Many thanks, Gael. That’s good 🙂
Glad that you are able to help Jackie in the garden!
Thanks a lot, Diane – “A poor thing, but……”
Wow! Everything is looking extra vibrant! Great photos, Derrick.
This month has been especially good, Jill. Many thanks
You’re gardens are amazing Derrick. Bravo! How’s your knee comming along. How much degrees of flexion are you currently able to do?
100 degrees, Gary. Many thanks
You have an amazing garden.
Many thanks, Laleh. We do, indeed. Although we have had to bring it back to life, the basic structure was here when we moved in four years ago
Wonderful, you’re doing a great job.😍
So glad to see you out and about and even working the that BEAUTIFUL garden of yours. I might just have to create some kind of bed outside and just sleep out there. Such a delight to visit you and your glorious piece of Eden!!! Love and hugs, N 🙂 <3
Many thanks, Natalie. Two of our flower beds are named after a sister and a friend. When Becky saw this, she said it was a bit harsh making Elizabeth sleep in the garden X 🙂
That’s too funny Derrick! Some day will you name something after me so I can sleep in your gorgeous garden? 😊❤️
I will X
I think it would have to be ‘Natalie’s Yard’
That’s great! Love it!😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️
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We had drinks on the patio tonight, too. Such a lovely evening for them. As for taking pictures of flowers…if Jackie wasn’t such an amazing gardener, then you wouldn’t be so tempted.
Thought of you two when we did it, Laurie. Many thanks
Glasses raised across the Atlantic.
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Nice little thread here. : )
Isn’t it just!
Good morning to both of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1oiVEWFHrs
What a lovely awakening, Efi. Many thanks from us both
Yes lovely!
Wow – I never heard that – Was it Pete Seger singing?
written by David Mallett and performed by David Grover and the Big Bear Band
Nice.
Next World Cup, there’ll be lots more teams and lots more games. Hopefully, we’ll get the chance to see Western Samoa v East Timor and North Korea v South Sudan.
Thanks a lot, John
WELL done Derrick, you seem to be coping ok in the garden, and thank you for all the lovely photos, despite the “harsh remarks” (Hehe)
🙂 Many thanks, Ivor
The more the merrier! Beautiful collection with all the details.
Many thanks, Rupali
Such beautiful photos. I can’t decide which is my favorite.
Is your house named Post House?
But I woke up for the end, I often hear from my husband. 😉
Many thanks, Merril. It is Old Post House because it was once a post office and village shop
That must be something I missed–but how cool.
With everything looking so lovely, it’s difficult to pick a favorite, but that Rose Festive Jewel is the orange/peachy color I like the best. You and Jackie must burst with pride each day when you go out there!!
Especially now we’ve tidied it up a bit. Thanks very much, GP
The season and garden colours have changed since I last caught up with your adventures. Good to see all is well 😊
Many thanks, Mek
“This afternoon I dozed through two World Cup football matches. It doesn’t much matter which they were.” Too funny!
Many thanks, Bridget
What? No one commented on the Rosa Canoris Forkii? Well it’s a fine specimen, Jackie, and I’d be proud to tuck that away in my own garden too.
Thanks very much, Crystal. You have been followed – otherwise I was disappointed it might have been missed 🙂
The garden looks fantastic Derrick – even The Head Gardener’s creation (‘forkii’ indeed!! 🙂 )
Great to see it all – thanks!
yea! You are in the picture!🌺
Thanks very much, Elisabet
Definitely a bit harsh. I hope you were suitably aggrieved. 😀
🙂 Many thanks, Widders
It’s good to see you out in the garden. All the pics are lovely, but I’m really really enjoying that double poppy!
Thanks very much, Cheryl
The variety of colour you have in your garden is astounding. Its beautiful. You must both work so hard on it!!
Thanks very much, Viola. I hope to do my bit by next year 🙂
Nasturtiums are a favorite of mine – I planted the seeds this year and they are doing well but nowhere near to blooming.
You are both looking well, and your garden gets more stunning each year.
Thanks very much, Jodie. Even the Head Gardener is pleased with it this year.
As she should be!
Oh, and dead heading? I realize that I hate it mostly because I sometimes can’t tell a spent bloom from a un-blossomed one. Some of my plants are obvious, but some are a crap shoot.
Roses I can manage, but I do sometimes snip the odd healthy one. Many thanks, Jodie
Oh, I’m really glad even a pro like you can make a mistake with it! I feel better
: )
I love Jackie’s ‘Rosa Canoris Forkii’! The ‘Ville de Lyon’ clemtis is wonderful!
Thanks very much, Clare. I’m pleased you appreciated Jackie’s roses 🙂
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I’m sure I commented on this before, or maybe this isn’t the first time Jackie has found you wanting as an assistant gardener. 🙂
🙂 Thank you so much, Quercus
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