Late yesterday evening Jackie raced round the garden with her camera, gleefully photographing
her pride and joy. Petunias, pelargoniums, phlox, fuchsias, clematises, alliums, agapanthuses, dahlias, verbenas, campanulas, erigeron, lilies, Japanese anemones, diascias, begonias, eucalyptus, roses, and no doubt many I’ve missed. As usual, clicking on any image will produce the gallery, each member of which is separately labelled and can be viewed full size by clicking on the box beneath it, and further bigified with subsequent clicks.
As if that weren’t enough, the Assistant Photographer dashed out later to capture
the full moon, and again this morning to add
crocosmias Emily McKenzie and Solfatare,
and finally Lycesteria.
I had my work cut out today to select from 56 images, load them into the iMac, edit and crop them, then transfer them to WordPress retyping each title. I left my own camera alone, and for the first time ever rejected the offer of a forest drive, otherwise I would have been at the computer until midnight.
This evening we dined on Forest Tandoori takeaway fare with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Malbec.
Gorgeous garden! Not only Jackie is a great gardener, she has also a great eye as a photographer. I wonder is there Nugget somewhere in the pictures? 🙂
Thanks very much from us both, Inese. Your comments on photography are always valuable. We haven’t seen any robins for about a fortnight.
Such a lovely splash of color!
Thanks very much, Janet.
Those are beautiful.
Thank you very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome
Your Malbec was well earned today, Derrick, having one all the hard work. Your garden is magnificent, and the Head Gardener cum Assistant Photographer has done a splendid job showcasing the beauty (“gorgeousesness,” to quote the late Anthony Burgess) of the results of her labors.
P.S. The red rose literally took my breath away.
Thank you very much from us both, Dolly. That red rose came with the house.
My pleasure, Derrick.
Beautiful garden! ?
Thank you very much, Karolina
Such a beautiful garden and such beautiful photos, too. She should be proud! I love the paths and arbors. And you did a great job of editing and posting. ?
Thank you very much from us both, Merril 🙂
It’s understandable that the garden is Jackie’s pride and joy. It’s the wondrous result of a great deal of hard work.
Thank you very much, Sheree.
Jackie is great with the camera! I love the close up shots. Everything looks beautiful!
Thanks very much, Jill.
Jackie takes a much sharper picture than you, Derrick…may be it is time to hand over the reins permanently
Do one, Ian.
Jackie’s moon photo is the prize-winner out of this group!
Agreed. Thanks very much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Jackie, you should be a very proud gardener. I’d love you to fly all the way here and give me some tips. 🙂
I just noticed today that we painted our house almost the same colour as yours. When the weather warms up some more, I’ll take some photos of my front garden with the house in it.
🙂 loved these pics. Was worth the wait of them coming through.
Thanks very much, Chrissy.
So we have matching houses, well that’s a start. I am only an amateur gardener, and am still learning, so tips would be variable! So glad you liked them tho’.
I’m an amateur too but some plants I can strike just by looking at them. 😉 I hope to grow a lot of Australian natives that will attract birds, bees and butterflies…and may be the occasional frog.
I did have a couple of young kangaroos visiting a few nights a week but our new neighbours fenced of their back up escape routine. One had to be shot by Wildlife Emergency on Easter Sunday when he came into our yard after being hit by a car. So sad.
I’ll be adding lots of photos in couple of weeks after our yard has some major drainage done. It will be easier to maintain then.
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Really lovely flowers.
Thanks very much, Sherry.
She was spoiled for choice when it cam to taking pictures of lovely flowers. No wonder she had to race around to get them all in. I liked today;s header picture a lot.
I sympathise with the labour involved in dealing with many pictures.
I am sure you do, Tootlepedal. I just thought I’d mention it 🙂 Thanks a lot.
So many places to hide away, relax, and enjoy the view 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I have concentrated on being able to sit and enjoy views, so pleased you noticed that!
Oh, Jackie!
Your pride and joy brings us pride and joy….we are proud of you and the tender loving care and hard work you give to your garden…and we are joyful because you share your beautiful photos with us!!! 🙂
Love all the flower faces…and OH! those pansies!
Also, your moon shots are spectacular!
How VERY nice of Mr. Knight to load, edit, crop, transfer, etc., your photos! He does great work! 🙂
And how nice that you got a take-away meal and didn’t have to chef! 😉
A garden is a work of heart! Thank you for sharing your heart with us, Jackie! 🙂
(((HUGS))) for you…and now go give Derrick a (HUG) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn.
OK I have hugged my editor, and it was nice not to have to cook, sometimes a bit much after a busy day. So pleased you liked the pansies, they all come from out of containers and hanging baskets, and when it is time to replant the containers with summer flowers, I can’t bear to compost the pansies and they all get relocated into the flower beds.The moon was so bright that night wasn’t it? X
The moon was! Gorgeous! 🙂
It’s wonderful to see how much joy the garden brings.
Thank you v very much, Gwen.
Such beautiful photos from Jackie! I love her moon shots. The moon was particularly beautiful last night. It cools down a good bit here after sundown, making a pleasant evening to go out and watch the stars, and the moon in her various phases. It was 50 degrees this morning, and has topped 86 degrees here now.
Thanks very much from us both Lavinia. Cooling a little, perhaps?
Better today – low 80s.
That is better. I once ran a marathon in 88 degrees.
You had me smiling from the start with, “Jackie raced round the garden with her camera, gleefully photographing.” Then the dashing assistant captures the full moon. I love your adventures and spectacular photos! I think the Westbrook Arbor is my favorite of this batch.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Jackie deserves to be gleeful. The garden has developed so beautifully over the years and with all the love and care you both put into it deserves to be photographed and talked about. Thanks Derrick and Jackie for showing us your pride and joy. XX
Thanks very much from us both, Gay. XX
Thanks Gay.
It’s nearly impossible to find a favourite out of that galaxy of flowers, but Lycesteria does win the crown in this post.
Thanks a lot, Uma.
Utterly beautiful! Jackie is an amazing gardener.
She is. Thanks very much, Laurie.
If I had such a bountiful array of beautiful blooms, I too would be racing around with glee – camera in hand. It has been a delight to whizz around your garden.
Thank you so much, Anne
That very first photograph is a real stunner. Count the flowers!
Thanks a lot from us both, John.
There was certainly a splendid moon last night. You have captured it well.
That was Jackie’s pic, Andrew. Thanks a lot.
Jackie has every reason in the world to be proud of the results from her hard work. I could just see myself on the cast iron bench reading!!
Thanks very much, GP. We both sat out reading for a while last evening
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Wonderful views of your garden Jackie & Derrick. Oops where was Nugget?
Thanks very much from us both, Rupali. We have seen neither robins nor other small birds for a couple of weeks now?
all of Jackie’s and your photos look like a cover in a glossy magazine! all absolutely stunning! congratulations to you both and i see that it is Jackie’s pride and joy! thank you very much for sharing 🙂 i would love to have a copy if you ever publish a book of your garden! 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much, Lola. 🙂
Almost too beautiful to be true:) The gardens look like a full-time job!
They are pretty much, Becky. Thanks very much
Mistress Gardener has a splendid array–congrats, Jackie!–and Derrick 🙂
Thanks very much from us both, Cynthia.
A labour of love. 🙂
Yes. Thanks very much, Widders.
Beautiful!
Thank very much, Byung.
A magical place! No wonder she’s pride and gleeful ??
Her hard work is paid by this Beauty and she deserves pride and joy!
Thank you very much, Alexander
If I had that garden, I’d go around photographing too! Beautiful.
🙂 Thanks very much, Cynthia
Please tell Jackie that her garden is fabulous. I especially envy that spotted lily.
Will do Flow. Thanks very much
Jackie’s hele tuin in volle bloei, dan pas komt hij volkomen uit de verf … Prachtig, en schitterend mooi dat het digi op uw blog staat, want je raakt niet uit gekeken … Nee … NOOIT!!!
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Thanks a lot, Frieda
Flowers and photographs are an absolute delight. Enjoy!
Thank you very much, Joy