On this sunless sultry morning Jackie watered, I dead headed, and Martin carried out the heavier garden maintenance. Before he left, I printed him an A4 portrait I had produced on his last visit.
Later, I wandered around with my camera. As usual, individual titles can be found in the images gallery.
This evening all except Ian dined on oven fish, chips and peas with which Jackie drank Entire-Deux-Mers white wine 2020, and I finished the Shiraz.
Great garden snaps. Did Martin like his picture?
He did, Pat – and thought his wife would, too. Thanks very much
This is a very cheering post to enjoy on a particularly cold night down south!
Thanks very much, Anne
Beautiful flowers. I like cloudy cool days to do a bunch of work in the garden.
It does help, Andy. Thanks very much
We have low highs this weekend. Plan to work hard.
So colorful. What a beautiful place you have.
Thank you very much, Bridget
I love the shy pink of the Generous Gardener rose.
Thanks very much, Liz. A good description. A lovely scent, too
You’re welcome, Derrick. I’m not surprised to learn of the lovely scent.
That photo stood out for me, too!
We are women of discriminating taste. 😉
Derrick and Jackie, your garden is incredibly beautiful!!! Wow. You guys are masters at gardening!
Thank you so much from us both, John
In your very first picture, those pink flowers are really lovely, a beautiful dark pink.
Thanks very much, John. They are quite unusual petunias
Your garden is amazing… Must be a joy to walk around late afternoon (the best light usually). 👏🏻
Thanks very much, Brian. You are right about the light
In Paris in the summer, I like to walk along the Seine late afternoon, six-ish… Best light. So I can imagine your garden. Though of course a lot would depend on the general orientation of your place.
Enjoy the light Derrick.
South facing
“Da best”. You must “store” colours in your eyes to last you for the winter…
🙂
Enjoyed the walk with you 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
“Mum in a Million”? A good marketing ploy there.
Exactly – it worked for Jackie. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Your garden is always stunningly beautiful, whatever the weather.
Thank you so much, Sylvia
The colors really do stand out on a cloudy day! Delightful!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
The photo of the ‘Fuchsia Delta’s Sarah’ is my fav’ Derrick …
Thanks a lot, Ivor
Is Ian on a diet!?
Thanks a lot, Yvonne. He wasn’t feeling too good
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Is he better today?
He is still asleep
That garden is thriving!
Thanks very much, Laurie
The garden is in various pinks of health. The life size photos of some of the flowers are like portraits. The roving camera has produced an immersive experience of the garden.
Thank you so much, Uma
That path looks great Jackie. Your hard work paid off. The garden looks wonderful.
Thanks very much from us both, Chrissy
What is the tall prickly plant on the kitch path. Looks like a thistle.
Yes, it is a thistle, John. Thanks a lot
Your garden is in full summer glory. You have all worked so hard to create paradise, and have made such a beautiful, peaceful place.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Sounds like a lot of good things got done on a sunless sultry day. 🙂
We had a cloudy day, a thundery rainy evening…and now at this late-night/very-early-morn hour the sky is still rumbling.
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Couldn’t leave a comment on your Coop post. I hope he will be OK X
Thank you!
He’s a bit better today. It will take a few more days on the meds to see significant improvement.
(((HUGS))) ❤️
The garden is looking fabulous. Compliments to all concerned.
Thank you very much, Sheree
I write this often, but your garden is so beautiful!
The cloudy day makes for some wonderful photos.
Thank you very much, Merril
You have all done wonders with your garden!
Thank you very much, GP
Your garden looks wonderful – a great tribute to all your dedication and care.
Thank you very much, Susan
I could smell the flowers. A walk through your fragrant, gorgeous garden is like getting a glimpse of heaven! (especially since I don’t have to do the maintenance!) God bless you & Jackie & Martin!!
Thank you very much from us all, Jan
Impossible but more stunning than ever!
Thank you so much, AnneMarie
It may be a sunless sultry day but the garden is absolutely colorful and beautiful 🌱🌸
Thank you very much, Ribana