So often when Jackie pops out for a spell of planting she spends all day, first diverting herself with bed clearance and soil replenishment. This is what happened today, especially as the weather was mild and sunny.
The New Bed has become rather full lately, so to plant new bulbs required the process outlined above. Self-seeded and too prolific plants are removed, others heavily pruned, then the area is topped with compost. Naturally it has to pass the inspection of Nugget. It was kind of him to take a break from his sentry duty to perform this task.
“Where’s Nugget?” (37)
My contribution to the proceedings was to gather up the refuse and transport it to the compost bins.
Doris Tysterman continues to shine in the borders of the back drive,
where clusters of chrysanthemums crowd
alongside pursed hot lips.
Begonias continue to thrive, although some
along with fuchsias and others, including dahlias, shed their petals.
Fuchsias, including a number of Delta’s Sarah and Mrs Popple, drape many of the beds. This mauve and white Delta’s Sarah shares a corner of the Rose Garden.
This small pink rose nestles in
the Wisteria Bed outside the stable door, hidden in this picture by another Delta’s Sarah.
The red climber, Super Elfin continues long after the runner beans on the Gothic arch
which also supports Doctor Ruppel clematis having another flush.
Nearby, the wicker chair, fronted by Japanese anemones, bears another fuchsia.
Alongside the Kitchen Path we have a deep purple double petunia,
burnished red sedum and lighter pelargoniums.
Later I printed copies of the Doris Tysterman and the chrysanthemums for the Back Drive album update.
This evening we dined on mini spring rolls and tempura prawns with sweet chilli sauce as starters followed by a rack of pork spare ribs and Jackie’s savoury vegetable rice with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Fleurie.
I think Nugget had flown out of the photo before I had time to look for him. I am sure he is around, though., but I got distracted by admiring the gorgeous colorful flowers.
Thanks very much, Dolly. https://youtu.be/4uLrbodN-9A
My pleasure, Derrick, and thank you for the link – very cute.
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My gardens are done. I need to clean off the veggie garden and till it and cut back my flowers
Yes, I am in a similar situation. I am in South Jersey, USA.
Kansas, USA. Had our first freeze last week.
It’s nice to link compatriots
Hello Kansas!
When you have time off from the truck 🙂 Thanks very much, Mrs W
And they weather is bearable. Your welcome.
The flowers continue to be a colorful treasure in your gorgeous garden. I love the deep purple one near the end of the pictures. What’s it called?
Isn’t that purple (Petunia, I think he called it?) amazing?
Yes, Derrick’s photos of the flowers, the animals, and the garden scenes are truly gorgeous. I love following his blog.
Thanks very much, Jan
It is a petunia, Jan. Thanks very much
Nugget’s returned to sentry duty, he’s such a busy fellow 🙂 That deep purple double petunia (say that six times fast) is stunning! I’ve never seen one so determinedly such a deep shade before.
That as my reaction, too. What color!
Me too
I hadn’t seen one that shade before either, Pauline. We are beginning to think that robins’ boundaries are different from ours. He is carrying on a duet with another in the Back Drive hawthorns.
I love your chrysanthemum Derrick, they look so lush and beautiful, how do you grow them so well? Lots of autumn work done!
Thank you very much, Agnes. Jackie buys them already potted up and plants them out. Soil replenishment must help
Great thinking Derrick, must follow that 🙂
Okay, you got me. I never heard of a double purple petunia – but there it is big as life itself!! You two are quite a pair!!
Many thanks, GP. It came in a tray of plants bought from a garden centre. I’d not seen one either
Wow, you”re not only good in the garden – you’re lucky too!!
You’ve still got a lot of color going on in the garden. I’m Jackie had nice weather in her happy place.?
Thanks a lot, Jill
I can relate to Jackie’s “just going out to the garden for a bit” and spending most of the day there. Once you get out and going – there’s so much to do. I think I see Nugget smack dab in the center.
Forgive my terse replies lately. The double u on my keyboard is still giving me fits so I avoid ords using that letter if I can. Need to go shopping.
Thanks werry much, Jodie – sorry, slipped into Dickensian Cockney.
I love Dickens. Slip away!
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Garden’s still looking so colourful. Hats off to your Head Gardener.
Thanks very much, Sheree
Your garden is still so beautiful. You and Jackie are a great team.
Thanks very much, Sylvia
The humble but full of flare petunia captured my attention and heart 🙂
Thanks very much, Cynthia
The clusters of chrysanthemums are very impressive. I am glad to find out that you have the most important job. Replenishing the compost bin is the key to a happy garden.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal 🙂
That double purple petunia is a show-stopper. As for Nugget, I caught him, imitating a leaf!
Many thanks, Linda. Well spotted
Nugget is truly a nugget. I saw him straight away. And like many commenters, was astonished by the purple of the double petunia.
Thanks very much, Lisa. Well spotted. I’ve never such such a petunia before.
That is a cloudburst of flowers raining from the earth to the skies.
Nicely put, Uma. Many thanks
That Doris Tysterman and deep purple double petunia are gorgeous! Nugget is up up between the leaves, inspecting his garden 🙂
Thanks very much, Ribana. Well spotted
Love love love the deep purple double petunia! Wow! 🙂
I found Nugget…wanting to be the center of attention again! 😉 Great photo of him!
So glad it was a beautiful weather day for The Head Gardener and her able assistant/supervisor, Mr. Nugget! 🙂
Red, yellow, purple, green, pink…your garden is a rainbow of color! ?
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS… “Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow ? is second.” – Mattie Stepanek
Very many thanks, Carolyn. Well spotted X
Such a joy to see Nugget doing his rounds up above and down below! 🙂
His silhouette is unmistakable (except perhaps for another robin?)
Those chrysanthemums and fuchsias are amazing, exceeded only by the richness of the petunia colour!
‘Crowding clusters of chrysanthemums’ and perfect profusions of purple fuchsias – some lovely little alliteration. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Bob – especially for appreciating the alliteration
Oh, that elusive Nugget! Couldn’t find him. Those chrysanthemums are breath taking. Holy cats! I’ve never seen them grow that big here. Too cold, I suppose.
Bang in the middle. Many thanks, Laurie
Garden work is never finished. I love fuchsias so much!
Thanks very much, Sylvie
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It still looks so beautiful their, Derrick. I take it their has been no frost yet? We have gone back to wet, windy and cold weather here.
No frost, Lavinia. Temperatures still in teens. Thanks very much
A gardener’s work is never done.
Thanks a lot, Jerry
Your garden is still looking beautiful. All we have left are our fuchsias, but they too are now beginning to lose their petals.
Nugget was well hidden today, almost silhouetted by the sunlight.
Well spotted, Sue. Many thanks
I just cannot get those unblemished leaves on my roses. Jackie is a marvel.
Thanks very much, Roland. Ours are by no means unblemished, But Jackie does keep them fed with stuff
Nugget – en garde! 😀 … so nice to still see so many brilliant colours in the garden. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders. He is indeed en garde.
I could not see him anywhere
You mess my mind and you don’t care
If Nugget hides you only wait
And soon he’ll chance upon a gate
But in your pic upon my screen
Even enlarged he can’t be seen.
So Derrick, Mate! don’t be a tease.
A portrait of ‘im next time, please.
I never meanter
be such a tease.
He’s dead centre
in the trees.
Yes I saw that one. But I thought you meant that pile of garden rubbish.
🙂
Your garden still looks lovely. It’s great how you all work together–including Nugget. 😉
Thanks very much, Merril
I our desultory gardening is missing the soil replenishment. On a happier note, after several false alarms, I found Nugget!
Thanks very much, Liz. Well spotted
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I have never seen deep purple double petunia before or any double petunia. Beautiful.
Thanks very much, Byung
A lot of hard work to make such a beautiful garden. The deep purple double petunia is exquisite. Thanks for sharing it all.
Thank you very much, Geri. Yours will mature nicely
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