On a chilly, largely overcast morning, occasionally lifted by sunlight peeking over the sometimes fluffy cotton clouds, I wandered around with my camera enjoying the general views opened up by Martin’s dedicated winter’s work.
It was difficult to ignore the red Japanese maple,
even when the collection of trees featured both the doomed Weeping birch tree and its foreground gingko waiting in the wings.
The second image in the first gallery features the Brick Path.
Here is another, followed by
one of the Gazebo Path, from the far end of which
can be seen this view west.
Whichever way we look we benefit from Martin’s work.
These are from the Rose Garden.
This morning Jackie shopped at Ferndene Farm Shop where she enjoyed the Gloucester Old Spot piglets at their trough.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s spicy penne Bolognese with Parmesan cheese with which she and I drank more of the Tempranillo Rosado.
Every time I see your garden… Swoon!
Thank you so much, Dale
The red leaves makes those photos shine.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Martin did a fantastic job with your garden!!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
What a fabulous garden! I can’t get over all the green and blooms. Here we are just now approaching budburst with the trees, but for the most part everything is still just dead sticks in the sky, and blooming flowers a distant hope in the future.
Thanks very much, Marilyn. The Catio will soon be in full use
Gorgeous photos. Thanks for the very photogenic piggy since we’re months away from the pannage season.
Thanks very much, Pat
The garden is looking fabulous, guys! Martin is amazing! ????????????
Thank you very much, John
I agree with Dale!
I love your paths–with names.
I read your rose garden caption first as going with the pig photos. 🙂
Martin is a treasure!
Thank you so much, Merril
Martin’s hard work paid off. It looks fabulous.
Thank you so much, Bridget
What beauty!
Great work by Martin! The paths and EVERYTHING looks lovely! 🙂
Love the pigs that think getting IN the trough is the best way to go! Ha!
(((HUGS))) and hope you are feeling even betterer today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS… I saw some owls in your photos!!! YAY!!!
Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
I got a shock when I saw the pigs. I was very pleased to find that your garden had not been invaded.
Thanks very much, Tootlpedal
My compliments to Martin for a job well done! The red Japanese maple is a real stunner. Look at me, she says 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I got your captions mixed up at first, and thought the piglets were in the roses!
🙂 Thanks very much, Rose
Great work, Martin! I so love the natural design of your garden with its winding paths. The blue flowers in the rose garden are my favorites.
Forget-me-nots, JoAnna. Thanks very much
Your garden looks absolutely splendid, and Martin has certainly done a great job Derrick
Thank you so much, Ivor
You’re welcome Derrick
The garden is beautiful. Martin’s work, as well as Jackie’s and her band of family volunteers, has opened it up bringing new life as it always does.
Thank you so much, Chrissy
The red acer is beautiful and yes I agree with all the other comments that Martin and other volunteers have created a beautiful sanctuary for you both and others to enjoy.
Thank you very much, Suzanne
So colourful!
Haha, I laughed at the comment from Pleasant Street – pigs in the roses was my initial reaction too!
Thanks very much, Sue
Such wonderful trails.
Thanks very much, GP
Your garden is absolutely gorgeous! You are so lucky to have, Martin.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
We have a recreated 1830 village here to show people how it was in earlier New England. They have imported that same pig. Great contrast to the usual ones around here.
Thank you very much, Elizabeth
What a delightful garden you have, Derrick! All gardens should undulate and have curves and partly clad greenery hovering around steps. So natural and pleasing, compared with the rigid, sculptured variety.
Thank you so much, Joy
Your garden gets more beautiful by the minute! Thanks for the tour! God bless Martin for all the help he gives you! Loved those photos of spotted pigs!!
Thank you very much, Jan
Your garden looks marvelous. The piggies are cute.
Thank you very. much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
It’s funny how we often ignore the beauty of nature that surrounds is till we see someone else do something beautiful with theirs.
Your garden is so natural and nicely groomed.
Those piglets are cute
Thank you very much, Mimi
The gardens are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie! Martin did very nice work!
Thank you for those Gloucester Old Spot photos! My favorite pigs!
Thank you very much from each of us Lavinia,
Your maple tree is really beautiful, Derrick. I love these interesting coloured pigs.
Thank you very much, Robbie
For a moment there I thought the Gloucester Spots were in your gorgeous garden
Thank you very much, Sheree. 🙂
A piece of paradise!
Thanks very much, Riba
Gosh, it is looking a treat.
Thanks very much, Lindsey
Your garden is stunning. Wow!!!
Thank you very much, Alys
So very lovely, Derrick and how lucky you are to be able to go out and enjoy it every day.
Thank you very much, Carol
Wonderland. Where is Alice?
Thanks very much, Cindy. Down the vole hole