Having spent most of my life living or working in London, sometimes involving short or long distance commuting, I am so grateful that we moved to The New Forest in good time to escape the necessary lockdown of these times.
For those not so fortunate – those cooped up in tower blocks or the upper floors of flooded houses; those with young children clamouring for fresh air exercise; those without partners to share the isolation; those sharing it within fraught relationships; those without gardens to enjoy; those on the other side of the world now entering their winter,
I offer this
virtual garden walk on a bright spring day.
I spent much of the afternoon reading.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s colourful, tasty, and aromatic, pasta arrabbiata with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Mezquiez.
Thank you Derrick x
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What a marvelous montage, Derrick. And so thoughtful of you to post for the pleasure of us “isolated” folks. We had some excitement today when the hail storm came through! We posted about it. 😉
Thanks very much, Maj and Sher. I’ll have a look at your post later.
Beautifully said, Derrick. Thanks for the lovely visit to your garden.
And thank you for coming along, Alys.
Your garden is always so lovely, Derrick! You both must have very green thumbs. I also keep thinking about those people who are shut in…
Thanks very much, Marina. Jackie is the one with the green thumbs. 🙂
And, as usual, I accept your offering with a great deal of pleasure. I am glad you two are safe and comfortable – you too got lots of house repairs and improvements made in good time – We have much to be grateful for! <3
Very many thanks, Pauline. Keep well. X
Love your offerings! Very soothing.
Thanks very much, Rayla
I know what you can do! Get a large sheet of paper and make a plan of the garden and write down a list of every different plant you have got in your garden. List under species and then varieties. Should keep you going till Christmas
Put up the Jackie garden sketch! It’s old, but it’s a gem!
The Head Gardener probably could add the plants, but try this for now: https://derrickjknight.com/2015/06/13/the-garden-map/
Thanks a lot, John.
Oh,yay! So good to see that again. I had forgotten how very detailed and well done it is.
Thanks again, Jodie
You live in a beautiful place, Derrick and Jackie, two wonderful people who express their love of life in their home and gardens. Thank you for sharing these garden scenes with readers!
And thank you so much for being one of them, Lavinia
So lovely
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome
Derrick, your beautiful, caring, poetic words made me cry. Then your garden made me smile. Thank you. <3
I’m so pleased, Jodie. Thank you, too X
<3
Thank you for the garden tour. Much appreciated!
As are your comments, Liz. I’m pleased you liked it.
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So lovely. Like you, I’m quite glad that I made my move when I did. It was fortuitous, to say the least.
Thanks very much, Linda.
I love arches. I’m not sure where we would put one but they have a sense invitation to them.
I hope you can find a spot, Chrissy. Thanks very much.
It will have to wait until the lock-down is over. What we have now is all we can work with for the duration. We have a truck load of stones coming later in the week for drainage and the base of the work area. The hard work begins….
Much enjoyed the stroll Derrick, thank you.
And thank you, Sheree.
Yes I have a nice large yard to hang out in plus my garden.
That is good, Mrs W. Thanks very. much.
Your welcome
Thank you, Derrick. One could definitely get many wonderful virtual tours from going through your blog.
I can imagine you are happy to be where you are. I was just saying to my daughter the other day that she must be happy she and her wife moved from Boston to western Massachusetts.
It sounds like you had a lovely day, even with the restrictions.
And many thanks to you, Merril.
A grand walk. Thank you.
And thank you, Tootlepedal.
A lovely gift even for those of us who live in the country. Many thanks!
And to you, Laurie X
That’s a stunning virtual tour sir.
Thanks very much, Gary. I have just found this in spam.
Thank you for the beautiful walk, Derrick. Everything looks so beautiful. Any chance of some leftover chicken soup? 🙂
And thank you very much, Jill. You’ve got to be kidding if you thought there would be any soup left over 🙂
I didn’t think so…darn! 🙂
So refreshing and more colorful a mosey–thanks!
And thank you, Cynthia.
Seeing those pictures always makes me relax. What a lovely garden. I’m glad you have this place to be out in and be reminded of the world’s beauty.
Many thanks, Lisa
This will be appreciated by the people in lock down I am sure
I do hope so, Sylvie. Thank you very much.
I have enjoyed photos of your beautiful garden, Derrick. I hope those people who are cooped up in close quarters, suffering from cabin fever, do not turn green with envy, but enjoy the virtual walk.
You have put your finger on the possible negative feelings the post may have engendered, Dolly. I share your hope. Thanks very much.
My pleasure, Derrick. Be well and stay safe.
What a thoughtful and generous post, Derrick. We’re not cooped up, but I still enjoyed the virtual tour.
Thank you very much, Jane.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! It was a nice walk through your garden! What a nice reprieve!
And thank you for coming along, Lisa.
Your blog has the power to transcend the cooped up denizens of the land. Each of those images call for deeper scrutiny of nature at play. I wish we could utilise virtual reality, an equipment like Oculus Rift or Google Earthquake VR….
*Google Earth, not earthquake!
When did the Autocorrect shoot that missile?
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Thanks very much, Uma. I’m pleased that you could see all there was there – bigifying really pays off.
Having a garden in these trying times is a blessing. Thank you for sharing yours.
And thanks very much to you, Anne
Thank you Derrick. I enjoyed the walk, I didn’t even get rained on…. It’s drenching rain here today…
I’m pleased you’ve got the rain, Ivor. Thanks very much.
It is beautiful. I am happy for you.
Thank you. very much, Muntazir
Thank you very much for this wonderful walk! 🌸
And thank you so much, Ribana
Oh Derrick, how lucky you two are to have a house with such a beautiful and large garden, enough to take care of healthy during confinement
I hope both of you are well, take care of yourself
Thank you so much, Yoshimi. Be well yourself. We are.
Very thoughtful Derrick!
A truly splendid garden, Derrick. It cheered me up on a Sunday where a couple of flakes of snow have just fallen!
Thanks very much, John. I hope the snow doesn’t settle
Well said, Derrick – very touching. How much worse for a person who is getting knocked about by their partner with three toddlers in a tower block. They won’t even be able to make a secret call for help and could be arrested for doing a runner 🤨
On a positive note, you have an adorable outdoor space. I hope you can enjoy the extended summer evening light.
Thank you very much, Helen. Nicely put.
Thank you in turn, Derrick 😊
Thank you for the virtual garden tour!! Very nice of you to think of the rest of us during this time!
And thank you, too, GP
What a lovely montage and how appropriate to gift it to those who really are cooped. I applaud you.
Very many thanks, Osyth
What a gorgeous haven you and Jackie have created, Derrick. I feel much the same way about my garden. I’m so glad I have a place to step outside and experience peace, quiet, and beauty. Take good care.
You, too, Cheryl. Thank you very much.
balm to the soul
I’m pleased, Geoff. Thanks very much.
Absolutely beautiful, thank you for the tour!
Thanks very much, Sue
Beautiful. 🙂
Thanks very much, Widders
From the gray sky, wheat-colored fields, and snow peaked mountain vistas of Montana to the spring-blazened colors of your garden, I was lovingly transported. How I thank you! Let me count the ways…
Very many thanks, Jan
A lovely gift Derrick.
I share your relief at no longer having to commute and instead enjoying the delights of rural living.
Stay well
Regards Thom
Thanks very much, Thom.
Thank you for that!
<3 and (((HUGS)))
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A wonderful offering indeed for those of us who are more or less cooped up. I just have the canal which my balcony gives on as a consolation and the park a short walk away.
Thanks very much, Geetha. I’m pleased you liked it.
Another cheering photo set. Thank you.
And you, Quercus
Ah, how a garden soothes the soul. Mine is just waking up…the dwarf iris are nearly spent but the daffs will pop today or tomorrow. Thank you for sharing these photos and your paradise with the world.
Thank you very much, Pamela
Actually, my name isn’t Pamela but glad you liked the comment. 🙂
Apologies writegardener.
No worries. Maybe I’ll become a Pamela in a future virtual life. 🙂
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Beautiful – what a wonderful, characterful garden you have cultivated 🙂
Thank you very much, Tiny.
Ahh, thank you for sharing your bounty.
And thank you for enjoying it, Crystal