Early this morning I watched a recording of last night’s rugby World Cup match between New Zealand and Namibia.
When I walked round the garden afterwards the temperature was hot; the air humid; the skies overcast.
This, and the amount of colourful blooms (all identified in the gallery) demonstrate that summer has no intention of being pushed aside by autumn.
Jackie has been quietly collecting bulbs to bury for next spring. As I noticed her most recent purchases I could not help wondering
where on earth was she going to put them? As usual these locations are identified in their gallery.
This afternoon I watched the live matches between Samoa and Chile, and between Wales and Portugal.
For dinner this evening we all enjoyed a third sitting of Jackie’s chicken jalfrezi meal, without the samosas. She drank Hoegaarden and I Drank François Dubessy GSM 2021.
Sounds marvelous. Never underestimate what Jackie will accomplish. ????????????
Thank you very much, Pat
Agreed
So many beautiful flowers, Wow! Good luck finding a new place for new flowers, guys! ❤️
Thanks very much, John
You’re welcome. ☺️
Oh, you KNOW Jackie has a plan for those bulbs – but I can see what you’re saying!
Thanks very much, GP 🙂
I’ll be interested in where the new bulbs will end up!
Thanks very much, Liz
“summer has no intention of being pushed aside by autumn”… this must be why winter here is reluctant to give way to spring temperature-wise!
Quite likely, Anne. Thank you very much
I’m sure Jackie has it all under control. Probably best if you stick to photography and leave the thinking to her. 🙂
Probably, Quercus. Thanks very much
🙂
I will look forward to you new Spring photos. 🙂
I know Jackie will find a spot; she’s a persistent sort. And speaking of persistence, I just experienced one of life’s little victories. In a previous post, you may remember my fussing about our postal service. Today, after two weeks of being absent and untrackable, the missing parcel showed up in my mail box. What amuses me is that the package has been marked “Intercept.” Somewhere, somehow, someone got the message that it needed to be stopped on it’s journey back to its sender, and actually delivered to me. Huzzah!
That is such good news, Linda. Thanks very much
The master gardener will find the perfect spot!
Thank you very much, Jill
i can’t help but smile reading this post, Derrick! i’m sure Jackie has a spot for all those bulbs. how blessed you both are surrounded by nature’s beauty! 🙂
Thank you so much, Wilma
Your beautiful garden reminds me of the Shakespeare sonnet line: “…thy eternal summer shall not fade….” I especially like the purple clematis and the photo with the owl.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Your garden is simply astonishing! What an amazing amount of work it must be.
Thank you so much, Julie
Beautiful garden. I am sure she will find room somewhere.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I hope you enjoy your extended summer weather
Thank you very much, Sylvie
So many lovely blooms in your garden Derrick. Love them all❤️
Thank you very much, Arlene
Jackie’s garden is just amazing and so colourful. I also wonder where is she going to plant them????
Thank you very much, Aletta
I’m still learning! I had no idea that either Chile or Portugal played rugby.
Thanks a lot, John.
I’m SURE Jackie already has it all figured out! Just be ready to take photos when the time is right! 🙂
Gorgeous photos today, Derrick! Always nice to see Mrs. Popple and The Hot Lips! 🙂 Ooh! I spotted some owls! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS… “September is dressing herself in showy dahlias and splendid marigolds and starry zinnias.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Your flower garden reminds me of a song by Tagore
ফুলে ফুলে ঢোলে ঢোলে
বহে কিবা মৃদু বায়
The branches bend with bunches of blooms. A breeze blows them gently.
It’s difficult to translate Tagore.
Beautiful garden as always
Thank you so much, Geeta
The beauty of your garden never fails to amaze me. I’m sure the head gardener knows exactly where the bulbs will go. 😉
Thank you very much, Merril
Beautiful photos and wonderful garden. It is expecially nice to see as all is still brown around us from the summer drought. 🙁
Thank you very much RR
I love seeing all the flowers in your garden, Derrick, so where ever Jackie decides to plant the bulbs is fine with me – the more the merrier! 🙂
Thanks you so much, Barbara
Gorgeous flowers.
Thank you very much, Sherry
I am certain Jackie has it all planned out just as she does her scrumptious meals.
Thank you so much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
The gardens are full and still beautiful at this time of year, but there is always room to tuck in spring bulbs here and there. 🙂
There’s always room for one more to delight our senses 🙂
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
Strange climate in New Zealand right now…the gurus are suggesting all kind of differences coming up for next year. Time will tell…
The world over, it seems
Fabulous photos, my favourite are the roses.
Our temperatures have dropped and it’s beginning to feel autumnal. Joshua lit a small fire in the log burner on Sunday morning!
Thank you very much, Sue
Your roses are still breathtakingly beautiful, Derrick and Jackie.
Thank you do much from us both, Dolly
You are most welcome, both.
Lovely colours in your garden, Derrick. On Sunday we planted the tulips bulbs with a hope that they survive coming winter ????
Thanks very much, Rupali
The gorgeous blooms don’t seems to be affected by the hot weather 🙂 I’m sure Jackie will find the perfect place to put them 🙂
Thank you so much, Ribana
No doubt she’ll find somewhere!
No doubt, Lindsey. Thanks very much
She will find the space! But your garden looks like mid summer, not late summer. Beautiful flowers and vines.
Thank you very much, Cynthia