Today was warm and sunny enough to warrant a dead heading and weeding session which I undertook while Jackie continued her clearing and planting.
After my stint I sat on the wooden bench in the Rose Garden enjoying my surroundings. Later I wandered around and photographed random
plants and a butterfly, each image of which bears its title in the gallery.
Flo no longer needs my help with her photography project, but she does need the camera, which involves sharing it.
This gave me an opportunity to start reading Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak.
Later, we all dined on Hordle Chinese Take Away’s excellent fare, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Shiraz.
Love the first one in particular, the leaves.
Rhubarb. And I’m not being rude 🙂 Thank you very much, Denzil.
I’ll be very interested to hear your impressions of Doctor Zhivago to see how they align with mine.
So will I, Liz – as I always do, because I value your judgement. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your photos really brightened my day. Thank you. I especially love that Festive Jewel of a rose
Thank you so much, Rose.
Sounds like a pleasant profitable day all the way around.
Thanks very much, Pat
A very pretty sweet pea.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Beautiful flowers.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I’m glad that you had a sunny day for a change, and no gale force winds! The flowers are beautiful, guys! ????????????
Thanks very much, John
You’re welcome.
Taking time out to sit down and enjoy your garden: What joy!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful photos, Derrick. Dinner sounds yummy.
Thanks very much, Jill. Leftovers for tonight 🙂
Beautiful flowers! The colors are so brilliant! I’ve never read Doctor Zhivago, but love the movie and wonder how the book compares. Books are usually better.
I haven’t seen the acclaimed film but I did see the more recent one which made me pick up the book – so far the film looked quite faithful to the book. Thanks very much, JoAnna
Good to know! I didn’t know there was a recent version of the film.
It was a three parter – I think made for TV
Such pretty blooms Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
i would love to see a photobook of your garden. everything in it is beautiful! 🙂
Thanks very much, Wilma. This is the nearest I can get to showing you one: https://derrickjknight.com/2016/04/01/private-view/
oh wow! that is awesome, Derrick. thank you. how often do you have an exhibit?
Only twice
My favorite is the white butterfly.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Truly stunning!
Thank you very much, RR
Scrumptious shot of the backlit rhubarb (or at least I’m guessing that’s what it is).
Yes, it is, Anna. Thank you very much.
If you’ve never seen it, Doctor Zhivago is a wonderful, wonderful film. Well worth watching.
I’ve not seen the acclaimed film but saw the recent one with Keira Knightly as Lara, which made me pick up the book that has lain unread on my shelves for years. Thanks very much, John
Doesn’t it feel great to sit and enjoy the labour of the garden?
It does. Thanks very much, Chrissy.
Ooh! I’ve read Dr. Zhivago! And I’ve seen a movie based on the book…and a television mini series.
What a beautiful day…and the garden smiled for you! Gorgeous photos, Derrick!
Love the little butterfly on the Verbena Bonariensis! 🙂
The Rhubarb leaves are very Christmas-y! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
What an abundance of flowers! How long will it be before you have a season’s end? Am I right that you live in the south of England, with its balmy ocean current influenced weather?.
Yes, Doug. Usually Autumn starts in September, but who knows this year? Thanks very much
Heere, the average time for the first killing frost is mid-September, then we have a mild introduction into Autumn when trees begin their annual leaf shed.
Enjoy the book, Derrick. I adored the film – the music, direction, `photography – all sheer magic, and so very moving. Thanks for the photo shots too.
Much appreciated, Joy
Even with sharing your camera, you’ve captured the variety of flowers and colors in your garden. I also like the shot of the rhubarb leaves.
A happy coincidence–we had Chinese food (after ice cream) yesterday in memory of my dad on his birthday. 🙂
I’ve read Dr. Zhivago more than once, but not in many years. The David Lean film is beautiful and memorable, but it concentrates mainly on the love story. You probably know about the CIA plot to get the book published and distributed.
Thanks very much, Merril. I didn’t know about the CIA plot.
You’re welcome, Derrick. I read a novel where that was part of the story.
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27942646
Much appreciated. I may, with acknowledgement to you, incorporate this in my eventual review
You’re welcome. If you Google it, you can probably find more information.
I did 🙂
🙂
A beautiful garden and a good book – Enjoy!
Thanks very much, GP
I must have read Dr Zhivago at some stage but what I remember most is being 11 years old, and at the drive-in with my nine year’s older brother, and when Komarosvki told Lara there are two kinds of woman and “you, my dear, are a …..”
my brother looked at me in such concern that I just knew it was a terrible word, so that it seared in my brain, never to be forgotten…
Thanks a lot, Gwen. 🙂
A set of stunning photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Glorious photos, Derrick, and I am glad you are able to enjoy your garden. Time spent, well deserved.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
So glad you got a chance to enjoy yourself and play with the camera. Wonderful photos.
Thanks very much, Dale. You prodded me 🙂
Good! I am rather glad I did 😉
Such beautiful flowers, Derrick. I particularly liked what I think is a golden crocosmia.
I am looking forward to your next book review. Doctor Zhivago is one I never read.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. Yes – a golden crocosmia
Beautiful pics as always. The lighting in the photos tell of a sunny weather. How is Dr. Zhivago? I too want to read this book. Is it too tough like other classics?
Much easier, Geeta, but I’ve only just started. Thank you very much.
Lovely colours from your garden Derrick.
Thank you very much, Rupali
The pink roses are stunning.
I am looking forward to your review of “Doctor Zhivago.”
Thanks very much, Dolly. So far an easy read
My pleasure, Derrck.
Some novels are better when you read the second time around; Some, like Doctor Zhivago, are all time love!
Thank you very much, Byung
I have two weeks of dead heading to do.
Ah. Thanks very much, Sheree
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Ribana