Yesterday Martin made further progress on the completed patio.
His paving pattern is laid ready for grouting; sleepers are in place;
the step up to the Dead End Path is progressing;
and the steps into the house are ready to be boxed in.
Today I cleared the area between the oil tank and the garden shed in readiness for the new container due to be installed on Monday. The black bags in the foreground are two of three more destined for recycling at Otter Nurseries.
I am temporarily storing further materials on the Shady Path. In the bottom right hand corner of this picture can be seen a small crocus closed up because this was late in the day, and a few of the swathes
of snowdrops now blooming.
Camellias continue to do so,
as do hellebores and irises..
Later, I recovered images and set header pictures for the following two posts:
This evening we dined on pepperoni pizza and plentiful fresh salad, with which I drank more of the Shiraz and Jackie drank Hoegaarden.
Wow, your garden can’t wait to bloom! Very nice. The patio looks fantastic, Martin is very talented! ❤️
Thank you so much, John
Martin has done excellent work.
Thanks very much, GP
How exciting to see your garden waking from its well-deserved slumber! The iris is putting on quite a show.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The patio looks grand. Spring flowers already!?
Yes, we have really had a short-seeming winter. Thanks very much, Sherry
Here too we start to see the first violets!
Those flowers are little beauties. And that patio! Can’t wait to see it all set up, and the family enjoying themselves on it.
Thank you so much, Laurie
So much work. Spring is definitely on its way. The patio looks great!
Thank you so much, Merril
An early Spring perhaps? Just in time for the completed patio. It looks great
Thank you so much, Chrissy
Snowdrops! You know we have a random patch of them in our yard here in Indiana! Guessing the previous owner planted them.
Thanks very much, M.B.
Always full of interest. Such a busy life. I don’t know how you manage to keep on top of everything.
Neither do I, Roland. Thanks very much
That iris is really beautiful!
Thanks very much, John
YAY, Martin! The patio looks wonderful! 🙂
Such beautiful flowers! My Dad loved irises and always had many in his many gardens. They always remind me of him. He had flower gardens, many trees, and a HUGE veggie garden! As a little girl, I enjoyed working in the gardens with him. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️❤️
PS…we were supposed to get up to 6 inches of snow yesterday, but only got 2.
PPS…I spotted a parliament ( 😉 ) of owls in your photos! Hoot and YAY! 🙂
Nice one, Carolyn. Thank you very much X
Everything looks like it is coming into place nicely. Martin does very good work. The first spring bulbs to flower are always a treat to see, especially that little blue snow iris.
Seeing your wonderful garden bloom is such a gift
Thanks very much, Gary
The patio is looking good as are the new blooms.
Thank you very much, Sue
Good evening Derrick..
Good morning, Q
Derrick, that blue iris is everything. I mean it. Everything.
Thank you so much, Luanne
Oh that patio is stunning. And – as always – your spring blooms give me such joy in our winter. Thank you for the promise of warmer days. xo
Thank you so much, Jodie X
It seems you’ve pulled well ahead of us in spring blooms. The flowers are beautiful — especially the iris! And the patio is looking good — you really do have a gem in that Martin.
Thank you so much, Linda
The patio is already looking great. The iris is a beauty. I commend you and Jackie for all the work you do in maintaining your garden.
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
What a beautiful space and such beauty in your awakening garden.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
The flowers are beautiful.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
What a good idea regarding the small enclosed gardens it will soften the paving. Nothing quite like a hard surface to put chairs and table with an umbrella during inclement summer days. The iris is beautiful.
Thank you so much, Suzanne.
It’s exciting to see the patio almost finished – just in time for spring! I love the photos of the hellebores and irises.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Your Spring is more advanced than ours and gorgeous. Martin continues to impress.
Thank you very much, Pat
Martin does fantastic work!
He does. Thanks very much, Jill
The blue iris got my full attention 😀
Thanks very much, Rupali
Martin doing a fantastic job on the patio
Ah, the first signs of spring. I’ll bet it feels good to be clearing out and readying your beautiful garden. We’re seeing a few bulbs emerging here as well, mostly hyacinth and freesia. The scents are intoxicating. Do you have a favorite spring flower, Derrick? How about Jackie?
Snowdrops for me and Daffodil for Jackie, Alys. Thank you very much
Ah. Beautiful choices.
It’s all coming together just in time for spring! I’m sure the new patio will bring much enjoyment.
I always look forward to your early spring colors. It is snowing here today!
Thank you so much, Rose
The new patio looks elegant, to complement your beautiful garden and welcome it to spring.
Thank you very much, Dolly
Hi Derrick, I really like your new patio. A lovely design.
Thank you so much, Robbie. All Martin’s design
That’s a fine camellia – a beautiful flower form and such healthy, shiny leaves.
Thank you very much, Susan
It looks like your patio is going to be a lovely addition
Thank you very much, Geetha