The moon was out of bed this morning when Jackie took her camera into the garden, yet cloud cover soon rolled in. She crouched low to offer the Cobaea Scandens cup to the lingering orb. Fennel seeds, sweet pea pods, and mahonia completed the collection of silhouettes. The Assistant Photographer finished with pastel shades of verbena bonariensis against New Zealand flax.
This afternoon I cut the grass for which the expression ‘mowed the lawn’ would be a little pretentious. It seemed somewhat ambitious to hand-clip the edges so I will live to fight them another day.
The hanging basket in the top centre of the first picture contains a bright lime-green heuchera.
For a little light relief I transported Jackie’s clippings from her weeding and taking cuttings to the compost bin and bagged up some of the woody material.
Beside her the Dragon Bed’s Polish Spirit clematis and hanging baskets petunias display vibrant colour.
Bees, like this one in geranium Roxanne, went about their business undisturbed.
This variety of rudbeckia has prove quite prolific this year, whereas several others have failed.
Recents storms virtually stripped this pink climbing rose of its leaves, yet buds keep on coming,
as do those of Flower Power, Lady Emma Hamilton,
Absolutely Fabulous,
and Crown Princess Margareta, who encourages the coexistence of different generations.
The Weeping Birch Bed, like most of the others, still contains a variety of colourful blooms.
There aren’t many without a dahlia or two.
Preferring the ebb and flow and artistry of Test matches, I am not fan of T20 cricket, but, as I watched England’s innings against Australia on TV this afternoon I began to wonder whether my apathy might be a teeny bit prejudiced.
This evening we dined on Mr Chan’s excellent Hordle Chinese Take Away fare with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Malbec.
Jackie night photos are superb. I thank you for all the roses, Derrick.
Great minds think alike Derrick, we both posted photos of the colours in our gardens today 🙂 I absolutely adore your roses, even when they suffered from the winds, they keep flowering beautifully. That’s wonderful. I bet it won’t be the last rose of summer yet for you.
🙂 Thanks very much, Agnes. We have to do it while they last.
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I like Jackie’s fennel and moon shots. She looks well-pleased in the photos of her. The flower photos are gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Merril.
well, get you? Surely you’re not to be seduced by the hit and giggle?
I doubt it. 🙂 Only a teeny bit prejudiced. Thanks a lot, Geoff.
I am a fan of T20 and looking forward to watching IPL which is being held in the Middle East!
🙂 Why doesn’t that surprise me? Thanks a lot, Sheree.
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I love those beautiful dahlia and the gorgeous Lady Emma Hamilton. Your photography is so clear, I can almost catch the flowers’ fragrance through my computer screen! Thanks, Derrick. I love your garden tours!! <3
And thank you for this, Jan X
I love those vibrant dahlias, but my favourite from this evening’s collation of blooms is the multi-generational rose.
I’m pleased, Sandra. Thanks very much.
Just beautiful. Loved the roses.
Thanks very much, Leslie
The dahlias are almost as vibrant as Jackie’s smile. Great photos you two!
Thank you so much, Jill
Everything looks so colorful and beautiful! It is hot, dry and now smoky here with a forest fire to the north of us.
I’m sorry about your fires and weather, Lavinia. Thanks very much.
I didn’t watch the cricket but the reports make it seem as though it would have been a good way to spend some time. Lovely roses.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. Buttler’s innings was so much better crafted than the slogfest I have always imagined these games to be.
I gather that he is a bit of an artist at the abbreviated game.
I’m a great believer in the ebb and flow and artistry of Test matches too Derrick, and I’ve definitely avoided watching the T20’s…. but I’ve come to the conclusion, these versions are here to stay, so best I get used to the ways of modern cricket, and stop being an old fuddy duddy…..
Indeed, Ivor. That is the first one I have ever watched – and then only by accident as Jackie turned on the TV at the opportune moment 🙂 Thanks very much.
wonderful visit.. always such a joy!
Thanks very much, Dymoon.
I didn’t see you there for a second Jackie. I thought you were part of the garden. 🙂
I must admit we didn’t see the cricket. Norm was watching is Rugby.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. The cricket had the right result 🙂
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Stunning photos sir. Maybe T20 is the best way to keep the game going in the modern age.
Maybe – but I still prefer the Tests – then most people don’t have the time for them. Thanks very much, Gary.
These are wonderful captures. Thank you Derrick 🙏
Thank you, too, Val
Beautiful garden with such colour and variety. Our ‘lawn’ is like yours; and much more interesting for having so many different plants in it.
🙂 Thanks very much Clare
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I’m always in awe when I can visit (virtually) your beautiful garden Derrick. It’s the calm spot in my day.
I’m sorry to have missed your blog, will be by soon for a catch up. I’ve had some really bad news this week. We’ve both have a beautiful lady as a mutual friend. Please visit here Alys’s post when you can https://gardeningnirvana.com/2020/09/06/pauline-king-artist-and-beloved-friend/
I’m so sorry to bring this news to you . xK
Even before I got to your link I knew what was coming, Kelly. Jackie and I have been concerned about Pauline for some time now. On the day she died I sent her a message saying that I doubted she would have received her birthday card yet. Although we would never meet we counted each other among our very best friends. Alys’s post is lovely. I don’t follow this particular site, but I do follow Born to Organise so I expect it will be on there, too. I will e-mail Danella. Thank you so much for ensuring that I learned the very bad news.
I knew you and Jackie would want to know. I’m very sure Danella would have been in touch. It’s just been devastating for the girls. I’ve texted briefly with Jo, they’ve been at Paulines bedside throughout, sleeping very little. We are all in shock and also so sad, thinking like you, that Pauline was recovering. An email from you will be so kind, good plan. Take good care, bye for now xK
Actually, because I have been communicating with Danella, I thought I had her e-mail – on checking I remembered we had been using FB private chat – we have done so again. Thanks again, Kelly XX
So much beauty, Derrick.
So much beauty in your garden, including Jackie’s beautiful smile. Those morning silhouettes have an expectant intriguing beauty of their own.
Much appreciated, JoAnna. Thank you.
Well done on the silhouettes Jackie and lovely pics, an enjoyable relaxing post, kind regards.
Cheers, Ian
Thank you Aussie Emu.
Still so many beautiful flowers in the garden.
Yes. Thanks very much, Laurie.
stunning photos. Jackie’s smile is priceless! delightful post as always! thank you. 🙂
Thank you so. much, Ribana
These gorgeous flowers bring so much happiness 🌸🤩 Beautiful pictures of Jackie 🌸
Thank you so much, Ribana
Lady Emma is my favorite. What luscious colors.
Your colours 🙂 Thanks very much, Judy.
Those persistent flowers are absolutely fabulous. The silhouetted flower seems to be in commune with the moon.
I am also not a fan of T-20 fixtures. One-dayers present the best of both worlds. But I hear they have been planning 100 balls (each) matches. To me that will be the final nail in the casket of cricket.
I agree, although Buttler’s innings yesterday was very well crafted. Thanks very much, Uma.
You are tempting me to watch a recording!
I only saw England’s innings but I think you would appreciate Buttler’s balanced innings.
Hamburgers have never taken over from top class cuisine, and, for me, it has always been the same relationship between the various forms of “Biff-bang” cricket and test cricket. Having said that, if you give it even the slightest recommendation, Derrick, I may be tempted over to the dark side for the next England game.
Your garden – and the work you both put into it – are an inspiration.
Jackie…your photos are so wonderful…each and every one! What a beautiful moon it has been the past week! 🙂
Derrick…your photos are so beautiful! We must take our cues from the flowers…even when the storms of life are trying to defeat us…we must keep blossoming! 🙂
HUGS to you both!!! 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn X
The garden is in its late summer flush further north but as you say yours just keeps on going!
Thanks very much, Andrew
As regards the T20, I quite enjoy it but always bear in mind that it isn’t real cricket. It is simply a variation of the game.
Well said
Fantastic garden photos
Thanks very much, Amanda
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Goodness, such lovely flowers!
thanks very much, LL/PS
The dahlia’s are my favorite shots. What beauties!
Thanks very much, Cindy.
All lovely but my favourites are the roses especially the beautiful Lady Emma Hamilton.
Your roses are lovely, but Jackie’s sillouettes with moon take the prize for this group!
They do, indeed, Liz. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome, Derrick. 🙂
oh to have a wonderful garden with many amazing plants with flowers, leaves and riot of colours…Catherine/NZ
Thanks very much, Cedar.
What a wonderful show of colours and lovely sillouettes by Jackie.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Garden still going indeed! Love the silhouette work with these shots too 🙂 And I always love a good Malbec.
Thanks very much, M.B.
It’s such an exquisite garden, Derrick. I love the variety of colors and textures, along with the always-industrious bees.
Thank you so much, Alys
Gorgeous flowers and happy Rambling.
Thanks very much, Pat
You’re welcome.