This morning Aaron, with his usual concentrated accuracy, assembled and installed
a new flat packed wooden arch across the Shady Path. This was to replace a cheap metal one that had collapsed.
As the morning warmed up he lent his hat to Florence sculpture who remained in the shade,
Camellias continue to splash colour across the eucalyptus framed garden canvas,
as do numerous narcissi,
primulas and bergenias.
Proud tulips begin to open.
Ladybirds were spotted, along with tiny hoverflies investigating ipheions.
On a gloriously sunny spring afternoon we went driveabout. We began at Mudeford Quay which was so crowded that we had nowhere to park. We then aimed for the forest.
A calf suckling at Holmesley spilled much of the milk on the ground, jumping back as we arrived, leaving a white strand swaying in the breeze;
Ponies practiced topiary by the roadside;
two more grazed among pine cones at Bisterne.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s scrumptious cottage pie; crunchy carrots; tender green beans and peas.
Tulips ready for Easter and ponies trimming the weeds. Sounds like a good day to me. All the best to Jackie and Aaron!!
Very many thanks, GP
It looks like a beautiful day. The cows and horses seem to be enjoying it, too. Your garden is spring along–loved the cap on the statue. 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril
woah, beautiful!
Thank you very much, Laiba
I love your line about the ponies practicing topiary 🙂
Thanks very much, BCM
Yes, I enjoyed that, as well!
Thanks, Jodie
Stunning photos again Sir.
Thanks very much, Dad
I think Florence looks particularly dashing in Aaron’s hat. It makes me think you could have a collection of different styles and colours and en-chapeau her according to the whims of the day. Wouldn’t that be fun 🙂
It would indeed. I wonder if Tangental would lend us some. Thanks very much, Pauline
Like the ‘Manniquin Pis’ in Brussels, he has a different outfit for a lot of holidays and is regularly dressed for different occasions.
I like this idea even more!
Yes!!
What a gorgeous day to enjoy the garden.
It was, indeed. Many thanks, Jill
The camellia is beautiful.
They just keep on giving, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
love the tulips,,,,,
Thanks very much, Puring
Florence looks very fetching in her new hat.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Laurie
That last pony is definitely giving you the hairy eyeball. Beware! I weep at the sight of colour in your part of the world. So heartening. I hope you are both healing, too.
Very many thanks, Susanne. We are both improving
Glad you had a nice nice and uplifting day with the sun shinning. Love the hat addition to your statue!
Thanks very much, Gary
We had such a beautiful day today, didn’t we? The camellia is such a pretty shade of pink.
It was a splendid day, Clare. Many thanks
Good to see Aaron back with his pals in the garden. That is such an innocent calf, mary and content in his own world.
Thanks very much, Uma
Love your narcissi and tulips, the harbingers of spring. I am sure you are enjoying them! Statue wearing hat is cute.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick
Great work, Aaron! And your hat-placement is perfect! Made me giggle! 😀
Everything looks so Spring-y and beautiful! 🙂
Those pony-eyes capture me in every time! 🙂
HUGS to you and Jackie! I hope you are both feeling better from your colds!
We are feeling better. Thanks very much, Carolyn X
Ahh Springtime… how i do love thee! 🙂
Your camelias are beautiful, all the photos are beautiful – thank you for sharing it all with us Derrick.
Definitely brings lightness to the soul.
Best to you both.
Very many thanks, Bob
Your garden certainly looks happy. The weather must be improving.
It is fine now, LL/PS. Thanks very much
The garden is looking sooo lovely, Derrick. And well done, Aaron.
Thanks very much, Julie
Good to see how the garden is improving colourwise.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Your tulips are a day or two ahead of mine. Amazing the difference 200 miles or so can make!
It is, Andrew. Thanks very much
I never tire of the gardens virtual tours, and love the stylish statue.
Very many thanks, msw
Enjoy visiting your beautiful garden, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Amy
It’s nice the ponies have such a mobile skillset. 🙂 … lovely arch.
Many thanks, Widders
The garden is looking good. I hope you and Jackie are looking good too.
Thanks a lot, Quercus. We are going to eat at the pub tonight – first time since op on 8th January
Good to hear, I’ve been worried about you being off your food.
🙂
Did Aaron put that hat on Florence? He’s quite up for the game, if so. Bravo! Oh – that little baby cow face – so cute!
Thanks very much, Jodie. He did, indeed
Awesome