As the early morning sunshine made way for the later gloom I assisted the Head Gardener in some tidying of the garden whilst also
recording the current state of affairs. Along with various views I photographed dahlias, fuchsias, clematises, roses, nicotiana, leaves of Weeping Birch and Virginia creeper, asters, a bee, and begonias. Clicking on any image will access the gallery which provides individual titles and aids enlargement.
Later this afternoon because we were promised sunny periods we went in search of some, finding one bestowing its charms on Ibsley where
an assortment of pigs frenziedly competing for mast rocketed along the leaf-dappled verges and to and fro across the roads grunting, snuffling, occasionally squealing in isolated panic and frantically dashing about, perplexing the be-rugged field horses and amusing visiting drivers.
The forded stream is now reasonably full,
and the surrounding landscapes rich in autumn colour.
A solitary pony at Appleslade sported.a caramel coat.
This evening we dined on succulent roast chicken; crisp Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes, the sweeter variety being softer centred; herby sage and onion stuffing; tender cabbage and firm Brussels sprouts, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Médoc.
The garden’s still looking fabulous and I enjoyed the photos of the porkers.
Thanks very much, Sheree
A great deal of work but oh so lovely!
Thank you so much, Becky
Beautiful pictures of your garden.
Thanks very much, Rabirius
Beautiful groups of photos. I particularly liked the landscape photos, and the one you have as the header because of the contrast in colors and the composition. The photos of Jackie with the cut flowers are also great. ?
And those spotted pigs are so cute!
Thank you so much, Merril. I’m especially pleased you liked my own favourite landscape
You’re welcome, and I did!
Wonderful photos – any pudding left??
Too late, Yvette. 🙂 Thanks very much.
ok – maybe another time
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The spotted pig in your first photograph appears to have rings in its snout – or am I seeing things? Your photographs are a delight to look at.
Thanks. very much, Anne. They all have rings – to stop them tearing up the ground apparently.
Thank you for this information – we learn something new every day!
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Fascinating pics as always Derrick. Gardens continue to look anazing. Give my best to Jackie.
Will do, Gary. Thanks very much
Thank you Gary.
Similar day here in the east. I cleared the vegetable garden except for the runner beans which continue to make a late sprint towards the Autumn finishing line.
Our runner beans weren’t too good this year, Andrew. Thanks very much.
Too hot for them early in the year or so I am told.
Ah
It may be a bit trite to say so but the picture of the cheerful gardener showed easily the fairest flower of them all.
The pigs look fun indeed.
That is a nice compliment, Tootlepedal. Thank you very much.
Beautiful flowers animals and scenes Derrick. And your delightful dinner just a perfect ending to a lovely day ?
Thank you very much, Sue
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Beautiful landscape shots, Derrick. I love the photos of Jackie.
Thank you very much, Jill.
That is quite a group of roaming pigs, something you would never see in Maine.
Thanks very much, Laurie. Only for six weeks or so here.
Can’t believe how good the garden is still looking. Hard work paying off.
Thanks very much, Gary.
Such painterly landscapes and I love the colorful vine leaves. A nice visit to your world.
Thank you very much, Cynthia.
It’s quite a thrill to spot a few Australian natives as I strolled through. By the way, one doesn’t access the clickable gallery unless one goes first to ‘visit site’. It can’t be seen when looking via ‘reader’.
But I certainly stopped dead when I saw the brown landscapes. As you can imagine it was “The Return of the Native” all over again.
I did think of you and The Return…… , John. Thanks very much
What wonderful pictures from the garden.
Thank you very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
Beautiful flowers! I like the curtain of red Virginia creeper. Ours doesn’t get that red here in North Carolina. A lot of it stays green, with some red and yellow. I enjoyed the dappled pigs in dappled light and leaves.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Beautiful, love them all. Hello Jackie!
Thanks very much, Arlene
love your garden, it seem to ramble for miles and miles along pathways…now I see Autumn arriving within it as well.
as for the porkers, that’s amazing as the other animals that “graze/race” along your byways…
Thanks very much, Cedar
your header photo is an spectacular autumnal landscape, Derrick! it is beautiful! and so are Jackie’s cuttings!
the porkers are cute 🙂 🙂
Thank you very much, Lola.
The garden is looking absolutely gorgeous. I’ll bet those cut flowers are now looking beautiful in a vase, I might grow some flowers next year just so that I can cut a few and bring the garden inside. I love seeing the pigs too and your supper sounds delicious, so pleased you didn’t have pork chops!
🙂 The lack of pork chops was a bit of luck. Thanks very much, Sue.
Your photos of the flowers, and the garden, are so beautiful! I love gazing at the colors, the details, the textures…and ’tis fun to spot a bee, or an owl, or a dragon, etc. 🙂
Love the photo of the horse, in his royal red robe, watching the pigs at play. 🙂 The pigs look snazzy with their “jewelry”! 😉 😀
Love the layers of color and nature in your landscape photos! Oh, those clouds are impressive! 🙂
Jackie, your smile is beautiful and it is contagious! You always make me smile! 🙂
HUGS to you both!!! 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn X
Thanks to your gardening chronicles, I can now appreciate the variance between Fuchsia Garden News and Fuchsia Delta’s Sarah. Jackie looks like the Empress of her crops! The Virginia Creeper is a very colourful manifestation of botanical beauty of Nature.
Your description of pigs is astute. Together with the pictures, I had no trouble imagining them scooting around and squealing.
I’m pleased you got the picture, Uma. Many thanks
Bedankt voor uw lieve gastvrijheid in uw prachtige tuin …
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De dieren in het bos hebben oude rechten op weidegang en het recht van overpad op de wegen. Heel erg bedankt, Frieda
I’m just amazed at how much of your garden is still blooming. I do love the rust color of your bracken-covered landscapes.
Thank you very much, Liz. That was the natural evening light on those landscapes.
You’re welcome, Derrick. I’m starting to learn the role that light plays in creating a particular feeling or impression in a photograph.
What beautiful colour in your garden and also the surrounding landscape. The snuffling pigs are a delight!
Thank you very much, Clare
My pleasure, Derrick. 🙂
The views of autumn in your area are very beautiful, Derrick and Jackie. Your flowers look radiant! I always enjoy the scenes from the forest, and it is good to see the pigs again. Life is good!
We are especially pleased that you can write the last sentence, Lavinia. Thank you very much.
The dahlias are magnificent. My mother grew them in her garden in damp Prince Rupert on the north coast of Canada and they were always glorious. I guess they thrive in cool, damp weather? I noticed a lot more in Ottawa this year, too, massive things with blooms the size of dinner plates. We had a hot, dry July but a wet August. I wonder if that contributed to their vibrant colour and size?
I would think so, Sue. Thanks very much
And, thanks to the piggies and you, I learned a new definition of the word ‘mast’.
🙂 Thanks very much, Yvonne.
Your garden is as splendid as ever, Derrick, and the pink Penny Lane rose is tender and delicate.
Thank you very much, Dolly. Your technical issues must be resolved.
You are very welcome, Derrick.
It seems The Boss, with his magic touch, has taken care of the problem.
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The garden is still so colourful! So so beautiful! Congratulations to both of you! ?
Thank you so much, Ribana
The dahlias are such great subject. The landscape shots are my favourites.
Thanks very much, Rupali
You two make a great team. Jackie gardens, you photograph. Jacks cooks, you eat. ???
🙂 Many thanks, Leslie