Early this morning I watched a recording of the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter final match between New Zealand and Wales.
After lunch I wandered around the garden on another balmy shirt-sleeves- afternoon, primarily to admire
Martin’s work on the Shady Path.
As can be seen, the weeds are gone, but beech leaves
and Mrs Popple blooms are beginning to weave a new carpet;
the Gazebo Path still sports weeds and more welcome encroaching plants;
the Heligan path, named because when we first arrived nine years ago we didn’t know it was there,
is becoming almost as overgrown as it was then;
the Brick Path,
the Phantom Path,
and the Kitchen Path are all flanked by still blooming beds.
This afternoon we took a short forest drive which I will feature tomorrow.
Tonight we dined on Jackie’s wholesome chicken stewp. She had drunk her Hoegaarden beforehand. I finished the Malbec.
Thanks for the pictures.
Thank you very much, Eunice
Gorgeous. So many paths–which one is your favorite?
Probably the Brick Path which has been formed in different eras. Thanks very much, Pat
Good choice.
Weeding sure is a constant job!
I’ve caught a few rugby matches, but I have never seen a women’s match on my TV guide.
Thanks very much, GP. Over here, they are on ITV
It all looks beautiful, then and now. We are also having a balmy day here. It is up around 70 degrees this afternoon. The forecast keep shifting. Today is warmer than expected.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
That’s a very impressive tree above ‘Jackie picking flowers’ … is that a Silver Birch tree?
Yes. It is the Weeping Birch, Ivor. Thanks very much
Thanks Derrick
I love the photo of Jackie dressed in red, she reminds me of
Her much younger self.
Funny how some colours do that.
Indeed. Thank you very much, Sue
Weeds always grow so well, don’t they?
They do, indeed, John. Thank you very much
Your garden is always beautiful, but Martin did a great job.
Thanks very much, Merril
Jackie gathering flowers is my favorite out of this group. I love the two pops of yellow.
Me too! And she looks so good in it!
She does!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
You have a plethora of paths. I like the idea of the Heligan Path, that made me laugh.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal 🙂
I first read ‘Heligan’ path as ‘Hegelian’ path. I wasn’t sure what kind of dialectic might be involved in such a garden, but if a Hegelian garden ended up looking like yours, it would be all to the good. (I did finally sort out my confusion, and learned some interesting things about the Lost Gardens of Heligan in the process.)
Thank you very much, Linda
all those paths ! aren’t you getting lost ?
Some people do, Sylvie. Thank you very much
🙂
Garden still looking fabulous and a testament to everyone’s hard work
Thank you so much, Sheree
Utterly amazing what you two have done with your garden.
Thank you very much from us both, Laurie
I love winding pathways. The Shady Path looks great. The rest of the paths are just in various stages of naturalness. Though I don’t follow any spectator sports, I’m glad women’s rugby is so popular.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Seeing all these paths made me think of the nursery rhyme “round and round the garden walked a teddy bear …”
Thank you very much, Anne 🙂
Weed, a force of nature, a pain in the behind. Don’t we all hate it. 🙂
Thanks very much, Bridget
Jackie looks gorgeous! You’re a lucky man, Derrick. Lovely photos!
Thank you so much, Jill
The Garden is a mini town in itself. The paths have interesting histories and present. The Mayor of the Town is wearing an engrossed look. The Chronicler knows every inch of the territory, every angle and the opulence of flora across the variations of the seasons.
Thank you so very much, Uma
You’ve put time, effort, and love into your garden and it shows. It’s such a dreamy place.
Thank you so much, Alys
Lovely photos! They are a good reminder that a garden is like life, like relationships…it takes some effort and work, but it is well worth the reward! 🙂
Jackie is the most beautiful flower in the garden! ❤️
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
I agree with Carolyn and lovely photos. It’s a fine hobby which keeps you both busy and gives so much pleasure.
Thank you so much, Rupali
I love the picture of Jackie in her red attire carrying the bright yellow flowers under the Weeping Birch.
Thanks very much, Eugie. Daffodils, so earlier in the year
You’re welcome, Derrick.
That is a lot of work done by Martin!
It is fuschia time in your splendid garden , typically style Bitish, Derrick
In friendship
Michel
Thank you very much, friend Michel
Martin did a great job weeding the Shady Path. Still a lot more left to go. Weeding among the pebbles is not one of my favorite garden tasks 🙁
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
You still have a lot to look at and admire, Derrick. I was thinking the fallen leaves on your path look a bit like shells. We’ve had a couple frosts, so many flowers are gone, but the changing leaves on the trees (and also on the ground) are beautiful this year.
Thank you very much, Barbara
To keep garden in beautiful shape is endless job 🙂
Oh nine years has gone by quickly, it seems. It is a wonder to think about your garden then and now. The house too. You have both done so much there to make it your own personal paradise.
The garden paths are enchanting!
Thanks very much, Jan. Especially when you walked along them with the dripping red umbrella
Yes!!
Wow! 9 years of beauty and hard work! 🌸🌱🌹
Thank you so much, Ribana