While Jackie continued working in the Rose Garden, I trimmed half of Karen and Barry’s wedding photographs and laid them loosely in the first of the albums.
I keep imagining that the Head Gardener will have completed the clearing and tidying of the Rose Garden, but there is always something more to admire.
Today she unclogged the water fountain and set it going again, and refreshed and planted up one of the stone urns;
cleaned Scooby’s stone and refreshed the lettering;
and cut back the roses in the bed beside the orange shed, leaving sweet pea bunting in place.
Dillon has now joined Flo in watering containers like the hanging basket above – a task of life-giving irrigation. What is very surprising is that this lace-cap hydrangea has survived on no water for a month.
We have numerous varieties of lily, still including hemerocallis.
Blue agapanthus blooms in the Pond Bed, have popped out of their casings, while others in the Palm Bed are still to emerge.
The Puerto Rico Dahlias share a bed with clematis and phlox; the deep red ones are in the West Bed.
Jackie has successfully grown a number of zinnias from seed.
This the most plentiful hibiscus.
This peach climber is producing its third flush of the year.
There are more benefits of watering seen in these views looking west.
This evening we dined on Mr Pink’s fish, chips, and mushy peas, with Garner’s pickled onions, with which Jackie drank Trentin Pino Grigio 2021, Dillon drank Hoegaarden, Flo drank elderflower cordial, and I finished the Rasteau.
Flower garden looks wonderful. Congratulations to all who labor in the garden. Mushy peas? Hope it tastes better than it sounds.
Personally I don’t think the peas taste better than they sound but, soaked dried versions that they are, they are very popular. Thanks very much, Pat
What a diplomatic way to explain them. Give me fresh Spring peas any day!
Indeed
A lovely, magical, love-filled world. Someday I’m writing a poem about your garden!
Thank you so much, Rose
Water is so necessary to keep a garden going. During this long drought I have resorted to planting seeds / seedlings in pots grouped together for easy watering. Jackie has done a fine job here!
Thank you so much from us both, Anne
A wonderful gallery Derrick. Your garden is magnificent!
Thank you very much, Maj
The diligent care is evident. I can’t pick a favorite photo of your beautiful garden.
(For some reason, I was confused about your photo trimming at first and thought you were placing flowers in albums. I think I’m tired . . .?)
Thanks very much, Merril 🙂
You’re welcome, Derrick. ?
A gardener’s work is never done but the garden looks so beautiful
Thank you so much, Sheree
I particularly like the pink lilies.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Oh, your garden still looks lush and beautiful despite the drought. You are all doing a wonderful job giving it all it needs. LOVE the zinnias! Jackie did a great job starting them from seeds.
Thanks very much from both of us, Jodie
xo
After looking at all those beautiful plants, what better way to celebrate than with fish, chips, and mushy peas?
Thanks a lot, John
All of the flowers are gorgeous! I especially love the dahlias and zinnias!
How nice of Dillon to join in and care for the garden! I’m so glad he’s finally with Flo!
YAY on your wedding photo work!
I got a little teary-eyed to see Scooby’s stone. So I went back in your older posts so I could see his sweet face again. My Cooper is getting up there in age (especially for his breeds) and I was thinking recently of where he might rest is peace someday.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…When my hubby was a little kid, he and his siblings called canned peas “mushy peas” and they didn’t like them. They preferred fresh or frozen peas. 🙂 Me…I’ll eat any kind of peas any ways. 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn. I am sure you will find the right place for Coops X
You’re welcome.
Thank you, Derrick.
I am glad that the watering has paid off. It is a tedious business.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
If I were a flower, I’d want to be in your garden! Everything looks so pampered and pretty.
Thank you so much, Jill
Sounds like a busy but productive day. 🙂
The garden is looking great despite the lack of rain.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
What loving care that garden is getting! Wonderful to have so many hands to help. And I bet Karen and Barry will be so pleased with their albums.
Thank you so much, Laurie
A tour of any part of your lovely garden is always appreciated, Derrick.
There really is always something new to admire! The lace-cap hydrangea is both tough and beautiful. I love the sweet pea arrangement.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Bucolic summer beauty.
Thanks very much, Cindy
A beautiful garden and Jackie’s work of love.
Thank you very much from us both, Lakshmi
I always like seeing your flowers. We only have one type of flowering bush going on this summer – a line of 4-o’clocks. They’re very pretty – do you know those?
We had some (Peruvian lilies) but don’t think we still do. Thanks a lot, Barbara
With such a gorgeous garden there’s always something to do ?
Thanks very much, Ribana
The flowers are beautiful. Thanks to water and hard work your summer garden is a delight.
For a better part of today I was looking for a way to find some peace. And here when the day is nearly over, I found these photos of your garden, which brought the feeling I had been looking for. What a paradise oasis. I, too, am surprised about the hydrangeas, which I understand are thirsty plants. It’s good to check in with you both and find you in your respective elements: you at photographs, and Jackie in the garden. <3
Thank you so much from us both, Crystal X
beautiful and cheerful summer garden beaming into my dull winters day – thanks
Much appreciated, Catherine
The garden is very colourful and a delight to see! So much work to keep up with it! Well done to Jacky and all her helpers ?
Thank you so much from us all, Aletta
You’re welcome!
Absolutely lovely images of the fruits of labour and love.
Thank you very much, Sue
Looking good despite the heat ???
Thank you very much, Val
I know the garden is a lot of work, but isn’t it all worth it when you look at these pictures?!!
Is Dillon there for good?
He awaits his permanent visa – so just has six months until he receives it. It is the intention for them to stay here permanently. Thanks for reading and asking, Andy
You’re welcome. I hope the visa comes through.
You’re gardens are a delight, thank you for sharing them.
Much appreciated, Holly
My pleasure!
This is a watering special post. There is a change in perspective in the way flowers have been recorded today. They look beautiful as ever.
Thank you so much, Uma – especially for noticing the change
Such wonderful colours and variety in your garden.
Thank you very much, Rupali
I love the fountain and the stone urn. A lovely time of year in England.
Normally. Thanks very much, Robbie
Such beautiful and well tended gardens, Derrick and Jackie! We are busy just trying to keep up with spot watering here. The temperature has been in his mid to high 90s. The next 3 days are going to me miserable, but then the forecast shows a cooling off.
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia. We are due to start a hosepipe ban from Friday
I imagine you looking out of the window and thinking “has Jackie finished all the hard jobs yet?”
Cheers, Andrew
I am sure there is something new to admire in every area of your beautiful garden from one day to the next. Even in our little yard, which is barren in comparison, there are always surprises to be found.
Thanks very much, AnneMarie. We are due to start a hosepipe ban from next Friday
Your garden is faring well and looking fresh, Derrick. I’m glad it’s servicing the brutal heat.
Thanks very much, Alys. Hosepipe ban starts on Friday
Wow. It’s really got bad everywhere it seems. This makes me so sad.
Actually we have learned that our particular part of the county is not subject to it – yet
I hope rain and cooler temps are on the horizon.
Not this week – maybe on Sunday.
Sure glad Jackie got the fountain working. Your garden’s looking so beautiful!!
Thank you very much, Jan