This afternoon, before another encouraging Chiropractic session with Eloise, I wandered around the garden in the sunshine.
This winter flowering cherry was to be expected, but the Welsh poppies were a surprise. I thought it best to leave a few seedheads.
Numerous bidens and Roxanne geraniums seem to be continuing for ever.
Light shone through leaves such as viburnum plicatum, Japanese maple,
and Cordyline Australis;
throwing shadows on the Brick Path, Florence sculpture, and the trunk of the copper beech tree.
Holly berries, hebes and viburnum shared the season.
Roses Festive Jewel, Kent, Doris Tysterman, and Super Elfin are hanging on for Christmas.
This evening we all dined on tasty baked gammon; piquant cauliflower and broccoli cheese, tender green beans and mangetouts; and what I grew up knowing as macaroni cheese which I gather is now Mac and cheese, with which I finished the Fitou and Jackie drank Diet Pepsi.
We still have macaroni cheese 🙂 It is very pleasing that you still have so much colour in your garden.
Thank you very much, Anne
These do seem to be hanging on longer than usual, aren’t they?
They are, GP. Thanks very much
You found some bright color.
I’m glad the chiropractic sessions seem promising.
hanks very much, Merril
The roses are still there in December, brightening my day.
Are the chiropractic sessions helping?
They are helping – I am more able to look to the right or up and pain is better at night. Thanks very much, Dolly
Wow, those flowers are really hanging on, I hope they make it to Christmas! Lovely photos, Derrick. It is called Mac and Cheese here, so good! It’s funny how we speak the same language yet pronounce and write them differently. Many of us here are from the UK. ????????????????
Thanks very much, John
I’m glad to hear that your chiropractic sessions seem promising. I can’t get over the number of flowers you have still blooming!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Love the good news about the chiropractic sessions…
Your flowers are always a sight for sore eyes
Thank you very much, Mimi
You are welcome Derrick.
Your photography is exquisite Derrick.
Thank you very much, V.J,
My pleasure
Your title is lovely!
Such beautiful flowers still posing and smiling for you!
I love seeing the sun kiss Florence, the trees, the leaves, the flowers, the Brick Path! On any day, but especially a cold December day, it’s wonderful to see the sun!
Glad to hear about your chiropractic help! 🙂
I am always interested in the names of the flowers/plants…their history…how/why they are named as they are! When you share the names, I enjoy researching them. 🙂
Doris Tysterman is a beauty! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
You’re welcome very much! 🙂
Good luck with your chiropractor. Flowers are still gorgeous.
Thank you very much, Pat
That’s good to hear about your chiropractic session, Derrick. We have some blooms still hanging on, but not as many as you. Gorgeous photos!
Thank you very much, Jill
Our roses gave up a few weeks ago and a friend in the midlands showed his final single rose hanging on in the frost the other day. The death toll is moving down your way, Derrick. 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue 🙂
We have a couple stubborn blooms that still have some colour to them, but I (sadly) expect them to be gone soon.
Good luck with your chiropractor!
Thank you very much, Donna
Wow, your roses are just lovely.❤️
Thank you very much, Arlene
I’m glad your Chiropractic session was encouraging! Beautiful flowers. Good job capturing the light and shadows.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Brings to mind that hauntingly lovely piece by Michael Praetorius, “Es ist ein Ros ensprungen”…. Nothing says Christmas more than this song.
A spotless Rose is blowing, sprung from a tender root,
Of ancient seers’ foreshowing of Jesse promised fruit;
Its fairest bud unfolds to light Amid the cold, cold winter;
and in the dark midnight.
The Rose which I am singing, whereof Isaiah said,
Is from its sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid;
For, through our God’s great love and might,
The blessed Babe she bare us in a cold, cold winter’s night.
This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendour the darkness everywhere;
True Man, yet very God, From sin and death
He saves us, and lightens every load.
O Jesus, by being born out of this vale of tears,
Let Thy help guide us to the hall of joy In your father’s kingdom,
As we praise You eternally;
O God, give us that.
https://youtu.be/7RjAXOcTebI?si=dx7qBdxEwfc1putu
I am pleased to have brought this to memory, Doug. Thank you for the beautiful video
It is one Christmas song I never tire of.
How beautifully sung.
Yes!
Is this your beautiful garden’s last fling, or will there be even more to come?
Who knows. John. Thanks very much
I had such a worry, Derrick. WP decided to kick you off my email list or something. I just went searching for you and was relieved to find you.
And you are truly blessed with these blooms still!
Thank you so much, Dale
How dare, WP break our link! It’s been re-established since. It was very strange to not have Derrick in my in-box….
I’m sure and pleased you persevered
You and me, both!
I really enjoy seeing your lovely flowers.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Beautiful weather and garden, but there is no any hint of white Christmas 🙂
I don’t remember the last one we had, Alexander. Thanks very much
The climate dramatically changed, and nowadays White Christmas is a gift????❄️
A good day. I liked the sunlight on the sculpture in particular and was pleased that the chiropractise was beneficial.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Gorgeous lighting in your photos Derrick and I’m pleased to read it has stopped raining
Thanks very much, Sheree
I enjoyed this walk with you, thank you. The photo of the Roses Festival Jewel is excellent.
Thanks very much, Crystal;
You had a beautiful walk.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Nice sunshine. Is it good not to deadhead every flower?
Thanks very much, Steve. It gives them more chance to drop a few seeds
I am basking in the glow of all these winter flowers blooming away in your garden, Derrick and Jackie. They are beautiful!
I am glad to hear the chiropractic sessions are going well, Derrick.
Thank you very much from each of us, Lavinia
Still so much colour. Wonderful
Thanks very much, Gary
Those beautiful roses are really hanging on for Christmas!
Thank you very much, Riba
I’m finally catching up on reading blogs. I don’t know how life got so crazy but lately there doesn’t seem to be much retirement in retirement. All of your rain seems to have led to a myriad of beautiful flowers in your garden. Thanks for sharing them.
Much appreciated, Judy
Such beautiful rose photos, I love the one where the fence is visible in the background, lovely light!
Thanks very much, Nicole
Lovely Derrick. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Thank you very much, Cindy. Your good wishes reciprocated