This picture was one of Jackie’s favourites for the competition which didn’t make the final cut. I therefore used it in a card for her birthday tomorrow. Don’t worry, she won’t have an advance viewing because she reads the blog posts first thing in the morning.
After lunch, while Jackie continued planting up her myriad of containers, I dead-headed the roses. This will from now on be a daily necessity.
If anyone notices any I have missed, please don’t mention it.
This evening we dined on smoked haddock fish cakes topped with cheese by the Culinary Queen; piquant cauliflower cheese; Lyonnaise potatoes, soft-centred yet crisp on the outside, with nicely charred onions; and, for added colour, green peas. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Carenina Gran Reserva Monte Plogar 2011.
wish her a happy birthday from me…ah, pony love pics <3
Many thanks, Kim X
Happy birthday to Jackie from down here in Oz.
Thanks a lot, Frank
You answered my question about Jackie seeing this. I won’t mention it, or any un-deadheadeds. 🙂
The roses are beautiful. A very happy birthday to Jackie! I’m sure she will love the card.
Thanks very much, Merril – for getting it completely
You’re welcome. 🙂
Wishing Jackie a wonderful birthday from Canberra , Australia.
Thanks very much, Albert
Your flowers are so far ahead of ours. It’s your sub tropical climate.
It is, indeed, Gary. Many thanks
Birthday wishes to Jackie!
Many thanks, Rupali
Happy Birthday Jackie!! Love the pony pics!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Dorinda
You’re welcome.
A very Happy Birthday to Jackie for tomorrow!
Thanks very much, Jessica
Wishing Jackie a very Happy Birthday for tomorrow.. and wow, your garden is well in advance of ours in flowers Derrick.. Love the roses and foxgloves… Sending special thoughts and I can see why that picture is Jackie’s favourite lovely shot..
Very many thanks, Sue
The garden is looking just fabulous which in itself must be the best birthday present ever! I hope you both have a wonderful day together! xoxo
Very many thanks, Pauline XX
I won’t mention it! 😉 😀 The roses are stunningly beautiful!!! 🙂
YAY!!! HAPPY Birthday, Jackie!!! What does it feel like to finally turn 29?!?! 😉
I’m so grateful that you were birth-ed! You add such joy and beauty to the world! I hope you have a wonderful, joy-filled, good-memories-made birthday!!!
🎂 <3 🎁 🙂 🎈 💐 🎂 🙂 🎈 🎁 💐 <3 🎂
Derrick, make it a great birthday for Jackie! 🙂
That pony photo was a fav of mine. And I'm sure it makes a beautiful card!
HUGS for Derrick and Birthday HUGS for Jackie!!! 🙂
Lovely comments, Carolyn. Very many thanks X
Wow, you have a wonderful collection of roses. Happy Birthday to Jackie.
Thanks very much, Peggy
Happy birthday, Jackie! Enjoy your special day. The roses are beautiful!
Thanks very much, Jill
Happy Birthday, Jackie! So many beautiful roses and so well dead-headed! 🙂
Thanks very much, Clare. I’m pleased you noticed 🙂
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Your roses are stunning, Derrick, and so is the black and white photo you have selected for Jackie’s birthday. Happy Birthday to her, and many more, to 120!
Thank you very much, Dolly
Very welcome, Derrick
Dead heading is a very good occupation, I hope that you enjoy it.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Sounds like a good day. Hope your wife has a wonderful Birthday.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
Your welcome
Happy, happy to Jackie!
Thanks very much, Laurie
Happy birthday to Jackie. I was wondering when the time would come to return to the daily gardening. You both have your work cut out to stay on top of it, but the reward is great.
Thanks very much, Gwen
You have roses out already?! Up here, closer to the Artic Circle, we’re only just tidying up the snowdrops… 🙂 Happy Birthday, Jackie! x
Many thanks, Mike. Amazing what difference a few hundred miles makes
What do you do with the rose petals of which you would have enough for doing whatever you would do.
Nothing. Can’t get down there at the moment 🙂 Thanks very much, Paol
One year I collected the scented ones, I dried them using the micro-wave, and they were used at a wedding, as eco confetti.
One year I collected the scented ones, I dried them using the micro-wave, and they were used at a wedding, as eco confetti.
My wife used to collect them and dry them in a broad flat basket and when they were dry she tossed them in a large glass bowl she bought at a junk shop and it made a pretty nice scented decoration and when she was sick of it she tossed them all in the compost.
Good idea, Paol
Happy Birthday Jackie💐, Derrick you have a most beautiful garden!🥂
Thank you very much, Elisabet
Happy birthday, Jackie.
Thanks very much, Oglach
Your garden looks wonderful. Happy, happy birthday Jackie.
Thanks very much, Arlene
As ever, you have a fine eye and I enjoyed the burgeoning blooms.
Thanks very much, Cynthia
Okay I wont!
🙂 Much appreciated, MeLud
Happy birthday to your Head Gardener
Thanks very much, Sheree
Happy birthday to this wonderful woman!!!!! Many kisses!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTo2IlBgUNg
Wonderfully apt card, Efi. Many thanks XX
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Oh wow , Efi. Thank you for the lovely flower power, video!
My sweet Jackie I am very pleased you like this !!
I want you to know that I enjoy the adventures of your family and I wish you the best in your life !!
Many many kisses!!!
Happy Birthday, Jackie. Your garden is beautiful.
Thanks very much, Cindy
I never tire of tire of these virtual garden tours 🙂 I am sure Jackie, will love her card what a thoughtful token of affection.
Many thanks, msw. She did
No roses here yet, my rhododendrons are only just beginning to flower, well one bush at least! Birthday wishes to Mrs K hope it’s a good day for you both.
Thanks very much, Sue
Correction! We do have roses, my mother’s memorial ones are out at the other side of the garden!
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Very arty first shot
Thanks very much, Alex
These pictures are great. What a lovely site to start on to catch up with your posts. The garden is simply gorgeous
Thanks very much indeed, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick
A very Happy Birthday, Jackie! hope you both enjoy it. 🙂
“If anyone notices any I have missed, please don’t mention it” – Lol ! 😀
Your garden is a blooming wonderland – well done to you both.
Thanks very much, Bob
To me they all appear perfectly done and decked: Nature’s bounties at their prettiest. To be sure though, the pageant has needed hours of tending and preening by the pair of devoted gardeners.
Thanks very much, Uma
Happy Birthday, Jackie!! Where will you be going to dinner? (psst – you and I have the same taste in pictures).
🙂 Thanks a lot, GP
Good choice. Love the Foxgloves, always one of my favourites!
Thanks very much, Andrew
Ha – I wondered what that title meant. I didn’t see any to mention; you did a good job. : )
Your garden is at it’s peak, I think. I love the abundance: happiness everywhere.
Wishing Jackie a wonderful day and a great year to come!
Very many thanks, Jodie
Gorgeous! She’s a lucky woman. Wish her a happy birthday from Studly Doright and me.
Many thanks to you both, Leslie
These photos of the garden are lovely. And happy birthday to Jackie
Thank you very much, Cinnamon
You’re quite welcome
Happy Birth Day, Jackie. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
Such a shame the black and white of the ponies didn’t make the final cut. Jackie must have been very pleased with her birthday card?