Although the sun shone most of this dry day, the overnight winds remained decidedly brisk.
This afternoon I was swept round the garden in search of plants still enough for me to photograph them without panning.
These cosmoses now greet us across the kitchen door.
The patio planters and pots, as usual have caught the worst of the gusts that burst round the side of the house.
Our most rickety shed has happily survived.
Many blooms, like the nicotianas, now lean over paths, and we are still finding broken stems, such as this cosmos in the rose garden. Nevertheless this more sheltered spot still bears
intact examples alongside For Your Eyes Only.
Fuchias, such as the white and purple Delta’s Sarah; the blend of pinks Garden News; and the red and purple Army Nurse, are pretty hardy here.
Begonias, impatiens, and mina lobatas are not yet frostbitten.
Dahlias and Japanese anemones are enjoying their season, and still attracting bees.
Quite what this hollyhock rising from its bed is still doing up I do not know.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s spicy chicken jalfrezi and flavoursome mushroom rice, with which she drank more of the Pino Grigio and I drank more of the Comté Tolosan Rouge.
I love those busy bees, Derrick. Not put off by the wind at all. And on a poitive note, I note that the forecast suggests calm and sunny weather for a while now. Fingers crossed!
I think so, Sandra. We’ll be back to emergency watering soon 🙂 Thanks a lot.
You’ve had a lot of heavy winds recently – is that a normal pattern of the climate at this time of year? We’ve had three short thunderstorms in the last 2 weeks — much more than we normally see — I would say the climate has definitely changed here this fall! I, too, noticed the bees, who never stop working for their queen!
Thanks very much, Janet. This doesn’t seem usual – getting worse, I think
Despite the wind, you’ve managed to get so many lovely shots. I can’t pick a favorite.
The flowers all look so cheerful. ? I like the photo with the shadows.
Many thanks, Merril
Your fuschias and dahlias are looking particularly lovely.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re most welcome, Derrick.
While it is always sad to see broken pots and bent over plants, I am confident your garden will soon look its beautiful self before long.
Thank you very much, Anne.
Beautiful flowers.
The warmth of the shed door and the shadows upon it make it look quite magical.
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Thank you so much, Melanie X
Lots of beauties to brighten my day 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Mina lobata is so decorative. The dahlias are still going strong to the happiness of your bees.
Thank you very much, Susan
Sorry to see those broken pots. Our winds this year only took one pot, but I still ran out like I was saving a life!!
🙂 Thanks very much, GP
Just love the shadows on the shed!
Thanks very much, Andrew
When do.you start getting frosts? The garden keeps you both busy.
When do.you start getting frosts? The garden keeps you both busy.
Later and later. Just two or three in January this year. Thanks very much, Pat
I had a feeling that the frost remark was a bit premature.
Anytime from now until next may, this year we had frost on plants through most of April, as a consequence every thing is a bit later than usual!
Favorite shot is that shed! But love the blooms, as ever–dahlias are a fave.
Thank you very much, Cynthia. The light did it
I am glad you marvelous garden has not suffered too much, Derrick, but it looks that you still have your work cut out for you.
Thanks a lot, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I don’t think that I have seen a bee on our Japanese anemones so I was surprised to see one on yours. The fuchsias are very pretty.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
I am always amazed at the variety of plants that you can grow in your garden. Is there anything that does not flourish there?
We have trouble with gauras and ceanothus. Thanks a lot, AnneMarie
Your most rickety shed
Stoically refused to be spreed
Thanks a lot, Ivor
Even the storms can’t dim your garden, it is always full of such beautiful blooms!
Thank you very much, Michelle
You’re welcome, Derrick ?
Sorry about the garden pots but such good news that the garden as a whole survived well.
Thanks a lot, Sue
Beautiful, Derrick!
Thanks a lot, Jill
Beautiful garden pictures.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
Aw, on the downed pots and planters. 🙁
But, so glad the rest of the garden is still standing tall and showing off it’s beauty!
You know I love the photo of the sun-n-shadows artistic masterpiece “painted” on the shed! (Dappled Orange Shed)
We are having a very noisy-stormy day! And getting lots of rain from the big showy event! 🙂
I always love your fuchsia photos! I was intrigued by Army Nurse and did some research…I found this…
https://e-anca.org/About-Us/Fuchsia
A story of strength and beauty!
(((HUGS))) <3 to you, Jackie, and your whole family! 🙂
What a fascinating article, Carolyn. Thank you very much X
I love how the rickety survive and nature finds her way. Thanks Derrick ?
Thank you very much, Val
Most of The flowers look like exquiste jewels. I like the wispy cosmoses who greet you across the kitchen door.
Thank you very much, JoAnna.
The inhabitants of the garden have begun sounding like real people! The frolicking winds have left behind a rigours cleanup job.
Thanks very much, Uma. We are not much in the mood for cleaning up at the moment.
I was especially taken with the white hollyhocks, but the photo of the shadowy shed is my favorite. It looks as though you’ll not soon be shed of your shed!
Nice one, Linda. Thank you very much.
Sorry about the damage! Glad some things escaped.
Thanks a lot, Laurie
Magical lovely garden
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
The fuchsias at the start were a good choice to grab our attention. They’re lovely. The wind can be hard on your delicate flowers, but it looks like most of them survived.
Thank you very much, Nicki
I haven’t seen either a bee or a butterfly up here in a long time. It’s quite cold too.
Thanks a lot, John
I’m glad your shed survived the wind ?
Thanks very much, Helen
It’s so fun to see these photos after seeing your garden up close and personal ?
I’m pleased, De, and thought of you and your Mom as I went round. Thank you very much
The garden is still so beautiful even the bees ? can’t stay away ??
Thanks very much, Ribana
The flowers are still beautiful, in spite of the windy weather. I know from windstorms here they are not fun to clean up after.
We haven’t got the oomph for it at the moment. Thanks very much, Lavinia
It seems nature’s finest survived the winds. I love the shed because of its rustic look.
Thank you very much, Eugi. It survives 🙂
gorgeous blooms despite erratic weather, Derrick! beautiful colors!
Thank you very much, Lola