On another sweltering, humid day we made short trips into the garden largely for the purposes of watering, mainly plants in hanging baskets.
Speaking for myself, I needed to wait until I had stopped soaking my T-shirt and recovered from my efforts before I was almost fit enough to wander around to admire our work and produce a few photographs.
As usual the images are titled in the gallery which can be accessed by clicking on any one. They include various petunias; a golden sunflower; a variety of dahlias; a bee on a geranium Rozanne; a bunch of begonias; mauve Japanese anemones purple and red fuchsia Mrs Popple; roses Margaret Merrill, Special Anniversary, For Your Eyes Only, Lady Emma Hamilton, Mamma Mia; and pelargoniums.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s luscious liver and bacon casserole; boiled potatoes; and crunchy carrots and cauliflower, with which the Culinary Queen drank Hop House Lager and I drank more of the Carles.
Believe me, I sympathize. Right now, those of us who earn our livings outdoors are repeating one phrase as a mantra: “Come on, October!” Do be careful out there. Even the young and fit ones can run into trouble in the heat.
Thanks very much, Linda. I am sure you do.
Stunning photos, Derrick. I can’t pick a favorite, though the one at the tope is gorgeous.
Such a wonderful gallery, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Rupali.
These images brought a smile to our faces, Derrick. Thank you for sharing them.
Thank you both very much, Maj and Sher
Your garden is looking lovely, Derrick. I particularly like those Japanese Anenomes. 😀
Thanks very much, Louise.
stunning flowers, Derrick! i can’t pick a favorite but the roses are simply gorgeous! 🙂
Thank you so much, Lola.
Magnificent photographs, Derrick! No way could I pick a favorite. Okay…all of them! 🙂
🙂 Thanks a lot, Jill.
beautiful!
Thanks very much, Chrissy.
Your beautiful blooms show the results of your faithful ministrations!
Thank you very much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Thank you for braving the heat to bring us such a fine feast of flowers. I liked the fuchsia rose combination best today.
And thank you very much, Tootlepedal. Good choice.
As Tootlepedal says, a fine fest of flowers! The fuchsia and rose combination caught my eye too, as did the pelargoniums. A beautiful selection, Derrick and Jackie!
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia.
Gorgeous flowers. Thank you so much labeling. But I have a question. That cover photo. It’s labelled begonias, lobelia, erigeron, ivy. But those white flowers in the center that are carnation-ey. Those aren’t any of those, are they?
My friend is working on her vegetable garden. She got some humongous amount of dirt delivered on Tuesday and it took she and her husband getting up at 4AM to start shoveling each day to finish yesterday! They had to move it to their backyard from the front where it was dumped. YIKES. Too much work and our temps are so high here!!!
That was tough on your friend. The white flowers are begonias – they come in a lot of different forms. Thanks very much, Luanne.
Your garden is beautiful, as always — I’m glad the heat doesn’t seem to be affecting it! We’ve had heat here as well recently — up to 100 where I am, and another 20 above that farther inland. At least our heat is somewhat dry 🙂 . Do take care as you take care of the garden!
Thank you so much, Janet
Looks like a wonderful day.
Thanks a lot, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
Your garden never fails to take my breath away.
Thanks very much, Gary
All those flowers seem to be in such good condition despite the heat and humidity – clearly down to the efforts of the Head and Under-Gardeners…… 🙂
Much appreciated, Pauline. Thanks very much.
Your garden multiply repays all your loving labors! I was in mine today and was soaked from head to foot with sweat. Looked like I’d wet my pants by the end, but was rescued by the rest of myself being dripping as well. But it’s feeding me magnificently, though I haven’t written for a while.
Tougher for you, I’d say. Very well done and thanks a lot, Lisa.
The flowers sure do love the heat and humidity!
🙂 Thanks very much, Laurie
Thank you as always for the virtual tour.
Thank you very much, msw
That is a gorgeous gallery, Derrick! Those flowers have come to don a certain individuality over the time I have been watching them.
Thanks very much, Uma.
Your roses take my breath away, as always, Derrick. The rest of the flowers are also gorgeous – what a profusion of colors!
Thank you very much, Dolly – as always
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Gorgeous, just gorgeous
Thank you so much, Sheree
Please stay safe with this hot humid weather! Even the smallest bit of labour will bring on the sweat.
The TLC you two are giving the garden shows…the flowers and plants are thriving! 🙂 So beautiful! 🙂
HUGS, Jackie and Derrick!!! 🙂
Thanks very much from us both, Carolyn X
Fabulous colours Derrick. A disappointing day in the East yesterday with a heavy sea fret. Sunshine has returned today!
Enjoy the sunshine, Andrew. Thanks a lot.
Zelfs hier in Amsterdam zijn wij erg onder de indruk en denken: Die Engelsen met hun tuinen, dat is niet kinderachtig. In Holland hebben wij keurig gemaaide graslapjes met betegelde terrassen: strak en vooral netjes opgeruimd … Ik denk dat de Hollanders te lui zijn … , ze liggen liever op hun kont … Elfriede * http://www.friedabblog.wordpress.com * Amsterdam, 10 – 8 – 2020 …
Thank you very much, Frieda
It sounds like we are having the same type of weather. The colors are beautiful!
Thank you very much, JoAnna.
Baskets and pots and so much colour. You have inspired me to make more of an effort next year.
That’s good, Sue. Thanks very much.
This was all fun and games and beauty until the ‘l’ word popped up!
Labour, you mean? 🙂 Thanks very much, Yvonne.
ah beautiful … I particularly love the third photo, the petals and stems look so fragile and delicate
Thanks very much, Tiny
The flowers seem not to mind the heat! Gorgeous.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Seems though that these gorgeous flowers don’t mind the heat 😉🌸
Some of them are looking a bit shrivelled, Ribana. We just have to keep watering. Thank you very much.