Against the soundtrack of the nesting raucous jackdaws I took a short walk around the garden, photographing
some of the many clusters of snowdrops;
more recent hellebores, unusually holding up their heads;
a few more camellias;
trailing vinca, a survivor of last year’s primulas,
and a white cyclamen.
Jackie’s numerous pelargonium cuttings are happy in the greenhouse.
This evening we all dined on tasty pork and garlic sausages; creamy mashed potatoes; fried onions; crunchy carrots; firm cauliflower and its chopped leaves, with meaty gravy. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Mayu, gran reserva CarmĆ©nĆØre 2020.
What a treat for you both in February. A bit unusual to have so many blooms? One Cotswold housesit we had about 20 pelargonium plants to care for in their conservatory. They certainly put on a show.
Thank you very much, Suzanne. Yes – more than usual
Wow, your garden really is a showpiece.
Thank you very much, Peggy
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you very much, Zakiah.
Gorgeous flowers. We were thrilled when our pansies survived a recent Arctic blast. I think our scant snowfall may have insulated them from the worst of the freeze.
Thank you very much, Pat
So many beautiful flowers in February. I love the delicacy of the photos in the last gallery.
Thank you very much, Merril
You guys have a lot of flowers for February which is great! Whenever I see or read Mashed Potatoes, I instantly want a plate with lots of gravy! ????????ā¤ļø
Thank you very much, John
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Such lovely flowers for February. Thank you for sharing them, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Dale
Ah … spring is on its way Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
I must be fun to see the spring flowers popping up. Where will they be next?
Thank you very much, Liz. Lots of rhododendrons in bud.
You’re welcome, Derrick. Our rhodies always lag behind others in the neighborhood, but they sure are pretty.
What a great display of early flowers.
We had sausage and mash last night. Iām unsure why I do this but whenever we have sausages I always have a small scoop of butter on the mash instead of gravy.
I also prefer butter to gravy š
Because they go together like strawberries and cream ????
Exactly!
Thanks very much, Sue
One might think that you just do this sort of thing to upset people in the gloomy north. It looks very cheerful all the same so thank you.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
A beautiful set of flowers.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Oh, that cyclamen! Looks like spring has sprung.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Delightful flowers! Hellebores should have a prettier name.
I’d never thought of that – agreed, JoAnna. Thank you very much
So many flowers awakening already! They are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie!
Thank you very much from each of us, Lavinia
Your garden never seems to completely hibernate which points to good planning for blooms throughout the year. My garden is seriously in need of rain at the moment, so I enjoy seeing the freshness of the blooms in yours.
Thank you so much, Anne
The winter did not affect your flowers? Probably spring is on its way.????
Thank you very much, Arlene
Gorgeous flowers for any month of the year! š
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Thanks very much, Carolyn X
You’re starting off your gardening year with a lovely display of very pretty flowers.
Thanks very much, John
And the show begins. Happy gardening Jackie, Derrick and the whole family ????
Thank you very much, Rupali
Oh I do so love the hellebores – and the colour of that one is just about my favourite.
Thanks very much, John
You two must be so proud of your handiwork.
Thank you so much, GP
Amazing you have so many gorgeous blooms in February. Such a lovely display of nature’s gifts.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Lovely to see in winter.
Thank you very much, Sherry
All blooms are welcome right now ā¦ even the ones somewhat out of synch! Thank for sharing Derrick.
Thank you very much, Val
It all sounds a very normal day in that mysterious, but fascinating, state called Life. Cheers.
Thanks very much, Joy
Your winter garden always delights. It also gives me hope for Spring. xo
Thank you very much, Jodie X
Your beautiful garden keeps offering delightful surprises.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Now youāve gone and done it Derrick! Youāve given me spring fever!
Thank you very much, Diane
All wonderful signs of Spring Derrick.. Has Jackie ever tried Pelargonium tea, by soaking a couple of cut leaves in a brew… Very refreshing.. š
No. Neither of us like ordinary tea, We are coffee drinkers> Thanks very much, Sue x
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A great spread of early spring flowers!
Thank you very much, Barbara
Gorgeous blooms already in the garden
That’s a gorgeous test print!!
Plant life beneath the grounds never fails unless the “beneath” has been radically disturbed. Even if misses some nourishment it bravely makes an appearance
Thank you very much, Catherine
Lovely flowers, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Robbie