Today, by our standards, unseasonably hot for September, was definitely one for sprinkling the garden.
Even the wicker owl appreciated its shower.
By late morning we had become too heated to complete our work on pruning, cutting up, and composting the wisteria, seen here from above and below.
While taking the overhead wisteria pictures I added some more general aerial shots;
back at ground level the Brick Path and its arches; and the Gazebo Path, returning to my puzzle theme with “Where’s Jackie?” (5);
and the Triangular Bed beside the iron urn.
Today’s starring seed pods are on an ornamental allium.
The temperature rose as the day progressed; the sun became veiled by voluminous hazy clouds; the atmosphere increasingly oppressive. Late in the afternoon, in order to shake us from somnolent stupor we drove to Ferndene Farm Shop to buy some vegetables and eggs. There were no eggs.
For the last week or so, this outlet has been selling live chickens from its stock in the next door field. This has been because the older poultry do not lay in the quantity needed for a commercial enterprise. They are replaced by younger models and offered for reduced domestic production. Apparently the new birds haven’t yet got into the swing of things.
Afterwards we took a drive into the forest.
Along Holmsley Passage, tails constantly whisking, ponies dotted the landscape.
So it was for the rest of our journey, for example along Bisterne Close where we encountered
a mare and foal. Like all the youngsters, the stubby little tail didn’t seem adequate for seeing off the flies
and this infant had me backing off at a rate of knots in order to maintain focus as it attempted to brush off its flies with my beard.
On our return via Holmsley Passage ponies slaked their thirst in the rapidly diminishing wayside pool.
This evening we dined on Mr Chan’s Hordle Chinese Take Away’s excellent fare with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Bordeaux.
Perhaps the young chicken are following the method of young people nowadays, online dating. Unfortunately, this strategy does not facilitate laying eggs.
Your splendid garden with its prolific greenery is aptly showcased in the aerial shots, Derrick.
Sorry, my computer seems to have gone on strike; it refused to enlarge photos, thus depriving me of the puzzle game.
I’m sorry you couldn’t bigify, Dolly. On line dating may be the answer 🙂 Thanks very much.
You are very welcome, Derrick.
A remarkable new look with the aerial shots.
I found Jackie!!
I love my ponies, but I wish Nugget would make a re-appearance!
Thanks very much, GP. All the small birds seem to be staying away again. Well spotted.
Really a beautiful garden
What splendor.. those flowers created….
Thank for sharing Derrick
And thank you very much, Nita
Everytime Derrick
How truly lovely Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy
Such amazingly beautiful photos of nature and what seems a paradise.
Thank you so much, Holly
My pleasure indeed Derrick!
That garden is a beautiful place
I had to really look for Jackie. Gorgeous shots today, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill. Well spotted
The black-and-white starring seedpods take the prize! Alas, I was unable to locate Jackie.
I’m pleased you awarded that one the prize, Liz. Jackie won’t mind 🙂 Thanks very much.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Really got a kick out of the mental picture of your backpedaling away from the young fly ridden foal. Never thought about a beard as a fly swisher. Oh, I spotted Jackie too. She’s almost as good as Nugget in the hiding category.
Thanks very much, Maj. 🙂 I’m always pleased to give a laugh. Well spotted.
Such beauty in all your pictures.
Thank you very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
Your garden looks lovely from any angle. I think that the least you could have done was to sweep the flies off that poor pony.
With my beard? Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal.
A beard must be useful for something.
🙂
Sounds unseasonably warm there! Enjoy the pastoral scenes, as ever.
It is rather weird, Cynthia. Thanks very much.
I know those ponies will be glad to see the flies go away. The starring seed pods are magical! There’s something comforting about your wisteria arbour close to the house and well-groomed. My fence wisteria pops up everywhere.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. When we arrived here six years ago the wisteria had been cut to a stump, but soon revived.
It’s tough, that’s for sure!
beautiful aerial shots, Derrick! weather is warming up here after a cold spell. a summer goodbye 🙂 🙂
Thanks very much, Lola
You and ponies have an amazing telepathy going between the two! I wonder why the flies are such a torment to the poor creatures. The starring seed pods are so intricately designed.
I could see Jackie in the background clearly, so it wasn’t much of a search.
Thanks very much, Uma. Well spotted.
Darn those flies! Hope it is cooler.
It may be a little cooler each day until the weekend, Laurie. Thanks very much.
Extreme heat in a lot of places. Sigh.
What a beautiful post!! I love the “pruning, cutting up, and composting the wisteria” photos and the horses always captivate me! And the “youngsters” with the stubby little tail are adorable! And, Derrick, your black and white of the “starring seed pods…on an ornamental allium” is wonderful! <3 Thank you so much for your shared talent!!
And thank you very much for your appreciation, Jan.
I have enjoyed the aerial views of your garden: pretty, yet shows why the two of you are always hard at work in it!
Thanks very much, Anne 🙂
Your garden is a blessing.
Thank you very much, Rupali
What a delightful mix.
Surprisingly, for the last few days, we’ve also enjoyed the pleasure of the unseasonal autumn weather and very hot sun,
Wow. Even in Yorkshire 🙂
As I’m flying over in my Micro-space Machine Derrick, I’m enjoying your aerial photos of the garden…. 🚀🛸.. I’ll be zooming over again, just before Midnight….
🙂 Thanks a lot, Ivor
The aerial garden views are stunning! An exciting view of the garden! 🙂
I found Jackie! But I always see her as a bright beautiful flower…so she could hide in the garden and fool us all. 🙂
That little foal was like, “Mister, help me! The flies are attacking me!”
That last photo is so serene and sweet! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
Thanks very much, Carolyn. well spotted X
I absolutely adore the seed pod photo, and your choice of dinner, with nary an “l” in sight.
The mare (with her foal) is such a beautiful horse.
It’s starting to hot up over her, down under. Ugh.
Thanks very much, Yvonne. I’m pleased you liked that pic. I did work on it a bit.
So many wonderful photos! I thought the sprinkler picture was particularly lovely, but then they kept on coming. I couldn’t find Jackie at first, but then it helped when I went to the correct photo. 😏
Your pony and foal landscape could be a painting.
Thanks very much, Merril. Well spotted
Sorry you’ve been so dry over there. Same here, obviously, so I can sympathize. For over a week the air has been full of wildfire smoke to the point of being hazardous to breathe. I use a respirator if I need to go outside. Like you, today I really HAVE to do a bit of watering. Forecasts say rain on Friday, but they also say thunderstorms on Thursday, so I’m not sure whether I should be on edge, or relieved. But, so far – THANKFULLY – we are not in the line of the fire. So far. Do a little rain dance for us both, would you please?
Will do, Anna. Thank you very much
Gtreat Allium phyoto – even by your high standards. Garden is looking good.
Sorry – photo. 🙂
🙂
Thanks a lot, Quercus
Unseasonably hot but back to normal today for us in the north.
Thanks a lot, Andrew
I always enjoy the overhead shots too. You seem very high up – I trust you are not clambering on the roof!
I can understand why you might have thought that, Susan, 🙂 but the windows are all double glazed and can’t be fully opened. Thanks very much.
Your garden is so beautiful
Thank you very much, Tina
Thank you Sir for your time
The aerial views of your garden certainly give another perspective. Beautiful. At least the garden doesn’t appear to be suffering from the heat.
Thanks very much, LL/PS. Much watering has been required 🙂