This afternoon we visited another NGS garden – 21 Chestnut Road, Brockenhurst.
This is my selection of photographs;
here are Flo’s. As usual each of these images bears a title in the galleries.
This evening we dined at Lal Quilla where the food and service was as good as ever. Jackie’s main course was Lal Quilla Special, Flo’s was Lamb Biriani, and mine was Chicken Jaljala. We shared pilau rice, sag paneer, egg paratha, and peshwari Nan. Jackie and I drank Kingfisher, while Flo drank J2O.
The lovely lady surrounded by the white and purple flowers is my favorite, although the white iris and those tiny succulents are wonderful. What a nice day that must have been!
It was, Linda. Interestingly we both photographed your favourite, and Flo’s was the better. Thanks very much
I really like the alliums, or should that be allia?
You made me check on that. Nice one, John 🙂
Another beautiful garden! The alliums are looking particularly lovely. I love the photo with Flo posing for the camera.
Thanks very much, Liz. She turned and caught me at it at just the right moment.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
It was interesting to see two different eyes looking at the same garden.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Gorgeous flowers followed by a tasty meal. Nice.
Thanks very much, Pat
I have heard from locals that there are usually open gardens in our region but with Covid sadly closing them for 2 years and then so much rain this year, many gardeners have given up and closed for good. I do hope that”s just local gossip. 🙁 I love the cottage garden photos. So many varieties and all beautiful.
Thank you so much, Chrissy. Ours all seem to be back to normal after the enforced hiatus
The Glory of the Garden – so we’ll captured.
Thanks very much, Roland
Another set of beautiful photos, both yours and Flo’s! Have to say that the shot of the statue in reflection threw us for a bit! Kudos for a near perfect reflection shot. 😉
Thanks very much from us both, Maj and Sher. I had to get Flo to explain that one.
You and Flo make a wonderful photography team, Derrick! Beautiful photography. ❤️???
Thank you so much from us both, John 🙂 🙂
I am a great fan bees and of irises especially the dark pink ones. Really quite beautiful
Thank you so much, John
I like Flo’s photos and her comfy shoes. My favorites are the bee on the lavender and the circular allium garden.
Thanks very much from us both, JoAnna. That’s one favourite each 🙂
Gorgeous shots! Thanks for sharing.
Much appreciated, Jill
The subject garden is bountiful. The team of grandpa and granddaughter has relished in capturing the floral exuberance; the latter is sometimes a worthy subject too. Flo appears to have a liking for alliums. The last set of images are not titled, or it could be the flakey internet contributing to my botanical ignorance.
Thanks very much, Uma. I will check on that
I have rectified this now, Uma. I was so tired when I finished last night that I must have slipped up. So, thanks again.
I could spend days lost in that charming garden. ?
Yes, indeed, AnneMarie. Thanks very much
beautiful garden and beautiful people.
Thank you very much, Sylvie
Beautiful shots from both of you.
Thank you very much from us both, Ms W
You’re welcome
I have enjoyed this visit – so many beautiful plants to see that it must have been difficult to know when to stop clicking 🙂
We couldn’t stop clicking but had to cull some otherwise they would have run into three figures. Thanks very much, Anne
HI Derrick
Good to see that yu went to see Mary and Iain at the Open Garden Days – Chestnut Road
Its beautiful and they have worked their socks off to get it looking so.
Thanks a lot, Jooles. I did let them know what we thought. It was all looking at its best. Heucheras in perfect condition, of course.
Gorgeous photos, Derrick and Flo! Beautiful plants, flowers, statues, peoples, trees, bees, etc! 🙂 What a lovely day! And your meal sounds delicious! 🙂
(((HUGS))) to all 3 of you!!! 🙂
Thanks a lot from us all Carolyn XXX
What a gorgeous garden!
Thanks very much, Sheree
An excellent gallery, especially the reflection.
Flo will be pleased. Thank’s very much, Andrew
Great Iris shots _ I’ve always liked irises. Also liked the reflection – once my brain sorted it out. Surprised to see a Welsh poppy on an otherwise respectable garden – I always think of them as ruffianly interlopers, though anything is welcome in mine. 🙂
We enjoy ours. Thanks a lot, Quercus
🙂
Such a lovely garden and beautiful photos from both of you. Again I am amazed how different your photos are. Flo looks like she was enjoying herself. I like how she caught you as you were taking photos.
Thanks very much, Merril. The differences are good. There are also many duplications, so I pick the best – often hers
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Florida means ‘land of the flowers’, but I’m beginning to think that should be England’s name.
Thanks a lot, GP
Beautiful pictures! And what a lovely garden!
Thanks very much, Joycee
Beautiful ?
Thank you very much, Eunice
Indeed wonderful rainbow of colours mixed together in natural setting.
Thank you very much, Harbans
My pleasure Derrick sir.
Yet another beautiful garden! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks very much, Aletta
These NGS gardens are a real treasure! I enjoyed the fine selection of garden photos.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
This really is a beautiful garden, Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Robbie
What a feast for eyes and soul!
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
Such a beautiful garden.
Cheers, Lindsey
So much beauty in the garden! Refreshing!
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Another nice outing with great pictures, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Barbara
With all these spectacular private gardens open to public, I wonder whether you are planning to open yours, Derrick.
Anyone is welcome to visit, but the organisation of an NGS event is really beyond us now. Thanks very much, Dolly
That’s unfortunate. In my humble opinion, your garden deserves accolades, based on your photos.
Thanks again, Dolly X
I agree, lovely to see the garden through two perspectives. The statue reflection one had me puzzled too!
Thanks very much, Sue
Absolutely gorgeous photos from both of you ☺️ What a magical place!
Thank you so much, Ribana. Always appreciated
What a lovely garden and lovely photographs to match. 🙂