We received a generous amount of rain overnight and light drizzle during the morning of a generally overcast day.
Jackie continued her work on clearing beds while
I carried clippings and other refuse to the compost bins before a lengthy training session for what Andrew Petcher has termed the Dead-heading Olympics.
Nugget visited me briefly, but otherwise preferred the company of the Head Gardener and her filled trug from which he plucked provender to provide for his latest brood of offspring. The poor little chap was looking very sodden as he ignored the rain for the greater good.
In this image you can find “Where’s Nugget?” (87)
For one brief period before lunch clematis Madame Julia Correvon smiled in the sunshine while sparkling raindrops caused roses, hemerocallises and others to gladly glisten;
a veritable hive of bees clambered over each other buzzing on opium.
This evening we dined on roast chicken; crisp roast potatoes; crunchy carrots and cauliflower; and tender spring greens with green beans, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Malbec.
Nugget is definitely not camera-shy!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing Nugget today!
I’m pleased, Anne. Thank you very much.
Nothing like having a bunch of ‘stoned’ bees buzzing around the garden, eh Derrick? Nugget knows how to save his energy, just wait for you and Jackie to collect material for a new nest!! None of that bill-breaking tearing a twig off of a tree for him!!
Thanks a lot, GP 🙂
The Nugget pictures made my day. He always cheers me up.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Love Andrew’s Dead-Heading Olympics!
Glad to see it was the bees buzzing on opium and not you Derrick.
🙂 Thanks very much, Sheree
Mr Nugget is posing slightly to the right of the center. The buzzing bees certainly know what is hiding inside those popies. The red rose is regal.
Thank you very much, Dolly.
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Those bees! Every morning by the poppies its like a chorus of chainsaws.
Yes. You have them too?
Goodness yes…
I’ve never seen so many on one flower
They do look a little like their having a mini rave…
I must say you sure dress nicely to do your gardening. Great to see cute little Nugget !
I thought so, too, Jill! 😀
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I leave the heavy stuff to Aaron. Thank you very much, Jill
I was wondering what this post would be about when I read the title! 🙂 I like those buzzed bees, but Nugget always steals the show.
Thanks very much, Merril. I do like to play with a title 🙂
I know you do! 😀
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The worlds a better place for Nugget.
Thanks very much, Gary. He is a delight.
I dead headed fifty Icelandic poppies within two metres yesterday so I know what you mean.
Wow. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal.
“Head gardener” I love that. 🙂
Thanks a lot., Bridget
I can see you get the perfect job for walking. Have you considered wearing a step counter when you walk back and forth? It would be interesting to see how far you actually walk. 🙂
It would 🙂 Thanks very much, Chrissy.
Raindrops on roses and stoned-bees a’buzzing
Jackie is gardening and Derrick is helping
Nugget is visiting whilst drying his wings
These are a few of my favorite things… 🙂
Glad you two are buzzing, but not in the same way the bees are! 😮 😀
Love the photos of Nugget! 🙂
Don’t we have so much to be thankful for?!?! I think so!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Beautiful verse, Carolyn. Thanks very much X
You have so many good pictures of Nugget there’s enough to create a story. 🤔
One day it may get done, Sherry. Many thanks.
Poor Nugget! I suppose family planning isn’t in the cards for Robin’s. 😉
Probably not. 🙂 Thanks very much, Laurie.
Poppies are my favourite flower, yours are very lovely.
Tell the Chief chef I heartily approve of your dinner. By the way, do you ever do the cooking?
Only very occasionally now, although I do sometimes prepare the veg. When Jackie was still working I did it all, but she is so much better 🙂 Thanks very much, Yvonne.
The title of the post is reminiscent of Coleridge. Indeed, the bees are going to be very drunk on those poppies. I, for the moment, would remain content with visual toasts. What is that wooden shed to the left of the path?
Gorgeous poppies
It seems rainy weather is all around
Thanks very much, More.
You’re welcome Derrick
Nugget really enjoys being there with the Head Gardener 💕🐦
Thanks very much, Ribana
The busy Nugget is making feel a bit lazy today, as I sit back with my feet up, recovering and resting….
🙂 Thanks very much, Ivor.
Did you see the robin on Gardeners’ World last night? I think the you should submit a video of your garden for the programme.
Andrew, With little else on TV last night, I meant to watch Gardeners World – I just love Monty Don and those dogs, but I forgot and ended up with a very old Midsummer Murder. Perhaps I should download it.
Jackie records Gardeners World. In fact we record everything to watch when we want – especially if there are adverts we can whizz through.
Derrick, I am with you. I never watch anything with adverts, I always record. Son Joss manages to download without adverts, not sure how he does that! I will download Gardener’s world today. TV is so naff at the moment, the BBC seems to have taken the afternoon programs I never watch and slotted them into the evening!
A good one last night, lots about vegetables. Is that a new dog. I read that Nigel died?
Really! He got a puppy a couple of years back but I didn’t realise Nigel had died, shows how observant I am!
We’ll see the recording, Andrew. Thanks for the idea.
I love those poppies and the idea of bees getting high. The ones buzzing around my flower pots at full speed certainly look as though they’re on something!
Nugget is looking well.
Thank you very much, Sue. I’ve never seen so many on one flower
Nugget, you are so cute. Lovely photos again Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Amazing how many insects can be on one flower.
Readers are blessed Nugget likes to have his photo taken. He is such a handsome, sweet bird, and a hard worker, providing for his family. He brightens my morning. 🙂
The beauty of flowers is enhanced by little rain bejeweling them. When the sun emerges, what spectacular display!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I enjoyed the close ups of Nugget. It seems you are all working hard and enjoying the fruits of the earth I hope.
We are, thank you very much, JoAnna
Good to see the robin and the poppies.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Darling little Nugget! Beautiful Derrick! 🙂
Thank you so much, Julie.
Awww. Good on ya, Nugget.
Thanks a lot, Crystal. Tweet, tweet.
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That header photo is incredible! I like Jackie’s Nugget photos, too.
Thanks very much, Liz