Quivering leaves of the Amanogawa cherry tree outside my window alerted me to the light rain that freshened my morning garden task as it dripped from the trees above the front garden, in which I completed the raking of green refuse covering the mounds of gravel on the path, bagging all up in two used compost bags.
All that remained were the finishing touches of levelling the mounds and shaving the edges, rather like a barber trimming the neck and eyebrows. I completed this after lunch. When the still fierce winds lessen I might get around to removing the few remaining leaves which just wouldn’t keep still. Alternatively I might simply allow them to dance on.
Meanwhile Jackie reminded herself of the first bedstead repurposed on the Weeping Birch Bed when she erected one to hold back a red carpet rose determined to cover the recently cleared footpath.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s tasty fusilli pasta bake containing boiled eggs, bacon, and chicken; and succulent baked gammon, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Douro.
Please, send some rain over here, Derrick! The garden gets better and better. ????????????
Thanks very much, John
That first sentence is a thing of beauty, Derrick. The garden is lovely as always. And yes, we are happy to have some of your rain
I’m pleased you appreciated that sentence, Alys. I have been wanting to use the quivering leaves for a while. Thank you very much
I’m smiling.
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The cleared path looks great! One of our neighbors has an entire fence made of old bedsteads.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I think that fence must look so great, Liz.
It does, Jackie. It sits on top of a low stone retaining wall.
Your photos are brilliant and beautiful! Your words are so poetic and vivid! A lovely posting! 🙂
What a wonderful repurposed bedstead! It adds character and beauty to the garden. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
That pasta bake sounds yummy. And your garden is looking great every day!
Thank you very much, Alene
Such a clever use for a bedstead! The garden looks beautiful.
Thank you very much, Merril
What a lovely way to repurpose old items! Beautiful.
Thank you very much, Dale
I love repurposing things as much as possible! Jackie is a woman after my own heart.
I read your old post on the repurposed bedstead and saw Jessica’s photos with the two children. This must be a hard time of year for you, even after all these years. Your Michael’s tree is doing well, and the daffodils beneath it spring were beautiful.
Thank you so much, Lavinia X
The barber would be impressed with your finishing touches, Derrik …
Thanks very much, Ivor
You two got a lot done today. ????????????
Thanks very much, Pat
Love the bedstead in the garden – so clever! That pasta bake sounds amazing.
Thanks very much, Jodie
I’m all for repurposing. This worked very well! Looks great!
Thanks very much, JoAnna
I admire your guys persistence and dedication. I would have made some room in the garden a long time ago. It’s lots of work, lots of money and lots of water and I am glad you enjoy it so much.
Thank you so much, Bridget
The garden is stunning, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Jill
Beautiful garden. Thank you for sharing your photos!
Much appreciated, Holly
A fantastic way to keep one busy. You both inspire us.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Good morning Derrick..I repurpose/recycle too…makes for fun and unique “gardens .. waves across the pond..
Thanks very much, Q
It’s always good to repurpose stuff, but I never thought of bedsteads. Quite ingenious!
Thank you very much, GP
You made a good job of that path Derrick.
Thanks very much, Andrew. I had thought I wouldn’t manage such a task again
I will echo the others: great repurposing. And I, too, was smitten by the first sentence.
Thank you so much, Laurie. Your observations on the writing are always appreciated.
Yes that’s excellent use of an old bedspread, turning it into the “thin red line”.
Thank you very much, John
Sometimes dancing leaves are best left to dance. Enjoy!!
Thank you so much, Jan
Very inventive use of a bedstead, to keep the roses in their place.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Another fine day in your garden…probably also good to have some rain to freshen up…
Certainly. Thanks very much, Catherine
Excellent example of re-use.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I agree with GP, simply ingenious!
Thanks very much, Sue
Very crafty.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
What a great idea to use an old bed
Thanks very much, Sheree
Your garden is looking so beautiful! I so love all the areas you have created there and the colours of the flowers sre so lovely!
Thank you so much, Aletta
The garden still looks so beautiful!
Thank you very much, Ribana
My thanks to Jackie’s creativity, as I have been wondering what to do with a beautiful old cast iron bed frame that my mother loved and gifted to me. I don’t really want to get rid of it for sentimental reasons, but I have no use for it as a bed. Perhaps it will find a new life in my garden. <3
That is good to read, Crystal. X