This morning I updated the following post from Classic to Block edit:
Jackie drove us all to Lavender Farm Gardens at Plaitford, near Salisbury, for lunch. What looked like a limited choice of menus turned out to be very good. Jackie enjoyed her paté and salad; my smoked mackerel and beetroot salad was excellent; as was Flo’s roast beef bagel; Dillon was pleased with his cheese pastry; Ellie helped herself to crisps off her mother’s plate, and was fed other suitable items, like some of her great grandmother’s paté.
Afterwards we each wandered around the gardens at our own pace.
This evening we all dined on tender roast chicken; sage and onion stuffing; crisp fried potatoes; crunchy carrots; and firm broccoli with which Jackie finished the Asahi and I finished the Malbec.
Such a beautiful place, it’s a bonus that your meals were delicious, too. Lovely photos capture the essence of this garden–though too bad not the scent. 🙂
It looks like Jackie loves meadowsweet!
Thank you very much, Merril. I was thinking that it was a pity I couldn’t post the scent myself. You may have picked up that I don’t like it in our garden because of its invasiveness, whereas Jackie likes it – that is what that expression was about 🙂
Ah–thank you for explaining, Derrick. 🙂
What a marvelous place! It looks like Ellie is also interested in the lush greenery.
Green is definitely her favourite colour. Thanks very much, Dolly
It seems that love for greenery is in her genes.
You are most welcome, Derrick.
That garden is gorgeous!!!
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re so welcome!
Thank you for sharing the photos. Lavender Farm Gardens is just the kind of place my husband and enjoy visiting.
I’m pleased, Liz. Much appreciated
My Dad used to have lupins. Their leaves made me think that they were baby palm trees.
Thanks a lot, John
Beautiful. What a wonderful idea for a family outing.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. Jackie’s juice for her birthday
Magnificent!!!
Thanks very much, Pamela
What a beautiful place, Derrick. It looks like a bigger version of your yard.
Loved the photos of Dillon, Flo and Ellie. Those infant months pass by so quickly. They will be glad to have this photographic and storied memory.
And that photo of Jackie and the meadowsweet has made me smile a dozen times.
Thank you so much, Jodie
Very inviting gardens.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
You took so many beautiful photos today, Derrick! Lots of green and other lovely colors. Jackie’s dinner sounds delicious as usual! ????❤️
Thank you so much, John
You’re welcome! ☺️
Beautiful, a lovely lavender farm, but I saved your photos of the “old cart” Derrick
That is good, Ivor. Thanks very much
You’re welcome Derrick
Beautiful!
Thanks very much, Jill
What a lovely, lovely place and I could imagine the lunch you ordered.
Thank you very much Arlene. Very fresh and plentiful
Thank you for the delightful tour! I especially like Flo’s smile and the purple allium.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. That photograph was not posed 🙂
What a beautiful garden, Derrick. And to add the delicious eats is a wonderful bonus!
Thank you very much, Dale
My pleasure, Derrick.
What a love garden. Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Luanne
You’re welcome, Derrick.
What a wonderful garden! Nice weather too.
Thanks very much, Geeta. It couldn’t have been better for Jackie’s birthday
This sounds like a good place to visit – your photographs are a joy to see.
Thank you so much, Anne
Lavender barely survives in my zone. To get it through winters requires a master gardener’s touch. I once – accidentally! – got it to grow in a protected place in my garden, but only got three, four years out of it before I managed to kill it off. I would be pleased to have it invade my garden!
Thanks very much, Doug
What a beautiful place to spend time!
Lovely lavender…color and smell!
Happy Birthday Day and Birthday Week to Jackie!!! I’m glad she got a day out and a delicious meal!
(((HUGS))) and ❤️ to all!!!
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Beautiful place and pictures. I had a Mother’s Day brunch at a Lavender farm in Southern California once, beautiful experience. Has Ellie asked for the keys to the Modus yet?
She will when he finds the words, Pat. Thank you very much
Lovely!
Thank you very much, Rupali
What a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing.
Much appreciated, Bridget
Yes, thanks for tour of the beautiful place. I especially liked the pictures of your darling family.
Thank you very much, Laurie
That was a lovey tour, Derrick and Jackie! Lunch sounds like it was delicious. Beetroot salad, too! I am trying to grow a variety called “Bull’s Blood” this year.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
As always, a view of your world through your lenses is such a treat! And your meal choices sound really good! Glad you had such a nice day out!
Thank you so much, Jan
Beautiful photos from your trip.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I can catch the fragrances from over here! Such a wonderful time for our fragrant beauties. ????
Thank you so much Val
Fabulous gardens
Thank you very much, Sheree
Lovely day out with family and a garden – wish it was summer here now!
Thank you very much, Catherine. The longest day not far off here.
Looks like a lovely place to visit.
Thanks very much, Sherry
Wonderful pictures.