The moon still shone brightly as Jackie went out to photograph
the pastel pink dawn
as it tinted the roof tiles over the gabled bedroom that harboured John Corden on his recent visit.
Although we had suffered a little more damage such as fallen pots, supports, and owls on the decking,
the camellias continue to proliferate.
These views along and beyond the Head Gardener’s Walk show snowdrops, bergenias, camellias, and primulas,
another row of which, happily hindered by Nugget,
Jackie planted this morning. The labels lying on the soil are marking lily and gladiolus bulbs also inserted therein.
“Where’s Nugget?” (66).
The Assistant Photographer produced all these photographs, including this lovely composition of
cyclamens, vinca, and cherub sculpture.
This evening for dinner, Jackie produced baked gammon; piquant cauliflower and broccoli cheese; creamy mashed potatoes; and sautéed leeks mixed with chopped cabbage. I finished the Squinzano and Jackie abstained.
haha, I saw Jackie’s foot, so I knew Nugget wouldn’t be far away!!
🙂 Thanks very much, GP.
I love the garden Derrick. 👌
Thank you very much, Kavitha.
Lovely violet dawn
Thank you very much from us both, Sherry.
Glad to see the garden survived storm Chiara but what about incoming storm Dennis? More battening down of the hatches.
Indeed, Sheree. Quite calm at the moment yet. Thanks very much.
Good to hear.
Glad the garden and Nugget withstood the battering.
Thanks very much, Peggy.
Wow that sky is so beautiful. Great caption of the moment.
Thank you very much from us both, More.
You’re both very welcome
I think ‘assistant’ is no longer the correct appellation for the multi talented Mrs Knight – she deserves a promotion. The morning sky photos are so beautiful and who else can plant, photograph and amuse Nugget all at the same time? I am wondering if Nugget considered that thin piece of hosing a large and juicy worm……. 😀
For goodness sake, Pauline – leave me something. 🙂 In truth Jackie can only be termed “assistant” because she does less of the photography. She says she assists me to do mine. Thanks very much.
I did wonder if that thought might cause a meltdown 😀
A result 🙂
Lovely – Your garden has so much colour over winter 🌿
Thank you very much, Tiny.
Hopefully, your garden will suffer no further damage this coming weekend.
All calm at the moment, Helen. Thanks very much.
Same here, Derrick.
I like the soft colours on the horizon.
Thank you very much, Rabirius – from us both
Jackie abstained? I don’t recall that comment in the past. Does that mean she drank water instead of wine? Bob is reading a book titled”Water” about the importance of staying hydrated. As a whole, we don’t drink enough water! (BTW, I loved that close-up of Nugget). Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Jacquie. <3 <3
Thank you very much, Jan. Jackie had run out of either Hoegaarden or Blue Moon, which was a shame.
I hope you have remedied that tragedy!!
She has to do it herself. I can’t go anywhere without her driving me. I have persuaded her to drink Peroni left over from Christmas this evening. 🙂
Is Peroni like a port? High alcohol? So it didn’t oxidize? Christmas was a long ways back for saving opened wine!!
It is a bottled Italian lager. She does like it as well.
Ah, a beer… obviously it was an unopened bottle!
My compliments to the photographer of the dawn light! Give my regards to Nugget.
Will do, Liz. Thanks very much from us both.
So much lovely pink!!!
Thank you very much, Luanne
Lovely lavender and pink sky. The “assistant photographer” does excellent work. Your garden looks beautiful, and Nugget looks chipper.
Thanks very much, Merril. Jackie can only really be called “assistant” by virtue of her simply doing less photography 🙂
Well done Jackie! Such a pleasure to see view your photographs. I wish I had your energy and inclination to do so much.
Thanks very much, Sue – from us both.
I don’t show your garden pictures to Mrs Tootlepedal in case she demands that we promptly move south. We have nothing to show but a few lonely daffodils and some snowdrops.
That is a shame – when in season Mrs T’s gardens are magnificent. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal.
Seeing nugget early Saturday(here), makes my day Derrick….We had more good rain yesterday and overnight, the puddles are a joyous sight…..
I’m pleased about your puddles, Ivor. Many thanks.
Such a beautiful pink dawn! Many thanks to Jackie for sharing those photos. Good to see little Nugget again, too.
Thank you very much, Lavinia.
I often imagine myself walking along with you in your gorgeous garden. Nugget is approaching star status. Has the press been called?
Thanks very much, Alys. John, of course took a photo of Nugget while here and posted it on his blog from back home in Australia. I’d call that the international press 🙂
That’s delightful!
Lovely, lullaby-like. Can’t believe you have camellias in bloom already; are we still in the same country?
It makes you wonder, doesn’t it, Mike? Thanks very much.
Beautiful shots, Jacqui! Little Nugget Knight is looking dapper as usual!
Thanks very much, Jill.
That’s some nice purple haze you caught, and handsome Nugget seems to be posing nicely. I also like the weathered cherub.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. All Jackie’s photographic work today.
She has a wonderful eye!
I found Nugget, in deep contemplation of one human foot. He is such a character. I’m so glad you’re taking so many photos of him, and recording his little life. It suddenly occurred to me to wonder about his species’ lifespan, and… well, we need to cherish him while we have him!
Thanks very much, Linda. Average lifespan is barely one year, but that is because most don’t survive their first winter. The record is either 16 or 19 years – I don’t remember which.
Oh, that’s much better. Nugget certainly has a better environment to live in than many of them do — given the storms he’s already survived, he should do well for years.
We hope so.
Such a beautiful garden and those pastel colours. Hope you miss the worst of Dennis…
Thanks very much, Gary. You, too.
What a beautiful dawn! And it looks like spring is well on its way where you are – hooray!
Thank you very much, Anna.
A delightful read today.
Thank you very much, Anne.
Beautiful pinks and purples! Wonderful photos, Jackie! Joy and warmth bringers on a cold night here 🙂 Thank you! 🙂
So very good to see Mr. Nugget! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn. X
Beautiful! Love those hues of dawn!
Thanks very much, Julie
Lots of splashes of colour Derrick with your primulas and your daffs are out.. Ours are poking through on the back where it gets more sun but still in very tight bud… We do however have several splashes of Yellow primroses out… Which are lovely..
The Wind I see been at work in your garden..
We had some glass go in the allotment greenhouse, but nothing to complain about given those whose homes and business are flooded
Take care in Storm Dennis….
Hugs your way … Enjoy your weekend 🙂
WE, too, condor ourselves fortunate, Sue. Thank you very much.
<3 🙂
I can always count on you to bring spring early in February when Chicago is frigid and covered in snow. Lovely! Thank you!
My pleasure, Pleasant. Thank you, too.
Those camellias look lovely. I have a soft spot for the striped ones, but the pink double one is very striking too. I hope the latest storm will do no harm.
Beautiful morning sky and beautiful camellias. It looks like the storm has left its mark a little, but glad to see Nugget is still keeping a close eye on things 🙂
Thank you v very much, Peggy.
Beautiful pink sky and it’s so good to meet Nugget again.
Thanks very much, Rupali.
Beautiful garden, Derrick! I love the sky captures!
Thank you very much, Amy
Mr Nugget is in the very center of the photo, and the Assistant Photographer has outdone herself with marvelous dawn images,
Thank you very much from both of us, Dolly.
My pleasure, Derrick.
Still beautiful even after the storm! I’m glad Nugget is ok and inspecting very close all the works in his garden 😉
Thank you v very much, Ribana 🙂
I think Nugget is admiring Jackie’s cool shoe— I know I am 😊
🙂 Yes, indeed, Rose. Thanks very much.
Pictures of Nugget, a snazzy shoe, and cyclamens, vinca, with a cherub sculpture. Who could ask for anything more.
Thanks very much, Laurie. Jackie is pleased you liked the shoe
A beautiful series is early morning images, love them, I just love early mornings!
I’ve noticed, Agnes. Thank you very much.