The sun shone for a few hours this morning. Thereafter we experienced sudden heavy showers falling from an overcast sky, until all cleared late in the afternoon.
Pulling up a few weeds while carrying out a dead heading session providing me with olfactory delights as I reached into the sweet scented rose bushes was my contribution to garden maintenance whilst Jackie continued with the planting. Such was the rate at which she and Flo have been emptying bags of fresh compost and refilling hanging baskets and other containers we needed a mad dash to Ferndene Farm Shop to buy three more large bags.
Here are some examples of the work in progress.
This evening we dined on Red Chilli Takeaway fare. My main course was Naga Lamb; Jackie’s, Chicken Saag; Flo’s, Makhani Lamb. We shared Paneer Tikka, Saag Paneer, Pilau and Egg fried rices, plain paratha, and peshwari naan. Jackie drank Hofflegen and I drank Castellore Barolo 2017, both brought by Angela yesterday.
These beautiful pictures of work in progress remind me to visit our local nursery soon – we actually received a little rain this afternoon. Quite enough to set my fingers itching to plant!
I’m pleased about your rain, Anne. Thank you very much
You’ve made some lovely displays.
Thank you very much, Charlotte
Very beautiful flowers, guys! ❤️
Thanks very much, John
The garden is lovely
I’ll bet Jackie is happy to have Flo’s help and yours.
You bet. Thanks very much, Pat
ah bliss… mind you, all that watering…
Exactly. Thanks very much, Geoff
Let’s hope that there are no more gales!
Too true. Thanks a lot, Andrew
You do annuals in the containers?
Yes – well, Jackie does. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful garden. I am so glad to be seeing it with the flowers thriving again
Thank you very much, Geetha
Welcome Derrick 🙂
Such a beautiful work in progress. I’m sure you all worked up an appetite for that dinner!
Thanks very much, Merril
I love Jackie’s basket and potted arrangements 🙂 What a delight and learning experience it would be to spend a day working with her!
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
Love to see your unique garden and it’s splendor in different stages
And loved the “olfactory delight”
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Thanks very much, Yvette
Yes! Me too! I could almost smell the roses myself.
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Me too.
Beautiful tubs and hanging baskets Derrick… Lovely.. <3
Thanks very much, Sue, X
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The Ferndene Farm Shop must welcome you with open arms.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
OH, I love the lead hat. Hanging pots around the garden is like the icing on a cake or cream on a scone. 🙂
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Flo and Jackie are quite a team! Beautiful plantings.
Thanks very much, Laurie
The flowers and plants all look so lovely!
Thank you very much, Becky
Gorgeous, Derrick! We are pleased that several of our potted perennials from last year are starting to come back. Dinner sounds yummy!
Thanks very much, Jill. Those mimuluses are last year’s survivors
This looks like fun! Especially with coinciding olfactory delights. 🙂 Florence likes her flowers and so do I.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
The baskets are ready, in a few weeks they will be luscious and full of flowers.
That’s the plan, Bridget. Thank you very much
It’s a cold and wet day here in Geelong, so your colourful garden photos are a beautiful sight, instead of my gloomy sky
Thank you very much, Ivor
It looks like a very good day’s work. Lovely baskets and pots.
Thank you very much, Nicki
Your garden is beautiful! We also had rain yesterday!
Tank you very much, Aletta. I’m pleased you got some
I’ve never heard of limulus before, but it’s a very pretty little plant with a lot to say for itself!
Thanks a lot, John
The baskets, hats, pots, sculptures, etc., all add so much character, creativity, and joy to an already beautiful garden! 🙂
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Thank you very much, Carolyn X
What a great work! Everything looks absolutely beautiful!
Take you very much, Ribana
Love your potted plants. We have loads of house plants in lieu of a garden.
Thank you very much, Sherry.
All the planters are lovely, but I’m fondest of the first one. Beautiful.
Thank you so much, Leslie
Today’s post is a hanging baskets special. I am not surprised at all by Jackie’s mid session visit to the Ferdinand’ Farm for extra stuff.
Thanks a lot, Uma.
What beautiful pots she has created.
Thank you very much, Andy
I struggle to remember to water the hanging plants before they dry out to the point that the water runs right through! The only time I was able to keep potted plants healthy was when we lived on a houseboat. I simply scooped up river water and doused them where they sat on the porch near the walkway.
Thanks very much, Elizabeth. In the height of summer some 100+ pots need watering once or twice a day
Lovely hanging and potted plants. We have several large hanging plants that require a lot of water as we get closer to summer. One of the hanging plants has become a habitat for doves. The first set, parents and 2 chicks, moved out once the chicks started to fly. Now there is a new nest being built by doves so here we go again. It’s excellent entertainment.
That is lovely, Eugi. When Flo was little she grew potted plants and bred pigeons on her London balcony. Thanks very much
The hanging baskets are beautiful! Jackie, Flo and you all working together in the garden as a family is also a wonderful thing. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Lavinia XX
Oh, beautiful garden photos! With all three of you working this will be your best garden ever!
Thank you so much, Jodie
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You must be a highly skilled rose handler: for me, reaching into rose bushes brings back more memories of thorns than of sensory delights. How wonderful to have 100 containers overflowing with promise.
Thank you so much, Susan
Wow! Your hanging baskets are looking gorgeous! And your dinner made my mouth water. Wish we were there!!
Thank you so much, Jan X
The flowers are brightly beautiful.
Thank you very much, Eunice
You are welcome.
Ah yes. No matter how much soil, compost, or mulch you buy, there is always a need for more. It’s all worth it though for that lovely, peaceful garden.
Thank you so much, Alys