Sweltering in the warm morning sunshine while listening to the trilling of small songbirds and the repetitive cries of a successfully mated wood pigeon I pulled up swathes of Sticky Willy or Ladies’ Bedstraw in an attempt to halt their upward progress to flower beyond my reach.
Two other climbers, Paul’s Scarlet and Altissimo, each embellish one end of the garden;
a yellow one now clambers over the parade of dead stumps lining the Back Drive.
Foxgloves, as in this image of clematises against the patio fence, are photobombing everywhere, so I gave them two pictures of their own.
Other volunteers include these gladioli Byzantinus which, possibly seeking cooler climes, have escaped from the Mediterranean.
The Rose Garden is filling up with flowers.
A may tree stands at the back garden gate; although the eponymous Weeping Birch on its demise has been severely truncated and will be draped in a clematis in due course its Bed will forever bear its name.
The Chilean Lantern tree is lighting up the corner of the Gazebo Path, while the Wedding Day rose will soon provide a bouquet spanning the Brick Path.
This budding allium and Doctor Ruppel each promise more blooms.
A clump of irises and clusters of blue solanum compliment each other.
Erigeron and ferns sprout from the stumpery.
Later, I published
This evening we dined on Jackie’s tasty savoury rice with spicy, salt and pepper and tempura prawn preparations.
The garden is exploding with beauty! Beautiful. ????
Thanks very much, John
You are welcome. Have a great weekend. ????????☺️
Do you feel the blooms are on schedule, or are they above and beyond (as it feels)?
They all seem pretty early, GP. Thanks very much
Your garden is so lovely, Derrick. I absolutely adore ‘volunteers’ in the garden.
Thank you very much, Donna
Glorious. Have you heard from the young family since they moved into their new house?
Yes. Only today we got two sets of pictures; one of the family, and one of the location. Thanks very much, Pat
It must be wonderful to see the garden “explode” in colours after the dreary winter… ????????
Indeed. Thanks very much, Brian
Sigh….
I love the Chilean Lantern tree!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
All beautiful! I especially enjoyed The Climbers, The PhotoBombers, The Stumpery and The Volunteers today. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
PS…“Flowers don’t tell, they show.” – Stephanie Skeem
“You can learn a lot of things from the flowers.” – Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll
Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
The Chilean lantern tree is delightful. Your garden is a thing of joy.
Thank you so much, Tootlepedal
Do thank Jackie for giving us such a wide and stunning variety of flowers 🙂
I did. She was pleased. Thanks very much, Rosaliene
🙂
So many beautiful photos! I especially love the gladioli and the Chilean Lantern Tree
Thanks very much, JoAnna
There is a lot of work to come Derrick…
Thanks, Andrew
The Chinese Lantern is my favorite.. Don’t know why I’ve never planted them!
I’m sure you have room, Judy. Thanks very much
Oh Derrick, what a wonderful garden you have built. And I have walked some of its paths.
Thank you so much, John. We both liked this memorable comment
I’m glad you prompted the “We” concept. I am very cognizant of the role that Jackie plays and if I left the royal plural out then I apologize – not to you but to her. And before you say gaphumff then you are more guilty than I. So there!
Your garden is so beautiful–and I know it also takes constant care from Jackie and you. Thank you for sharing its beauty.
Much appreciated, Merril
Wow! A riot of vivid colors. Your garden is gorgeous.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I love your garden. so beautiful and such lovely blooms all over. There is beauty in asymmetry.
Thank you very much, Zakiah. Even when hanging pictures I go for asymmetry.
The colours are so beautiful.
Thank you very much, Gary
Such beautiful late spring flowers, Derrick and Jackie! The forms and colors a feast for the eyes!
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia
What a riot of colour 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue
Your marvelous garden is coming into its summer splendor, Derrick. The head photo is stunning.
Thanks very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Mmmm, Jackie’s prawns sound delicious! Your Chilean Lantern tree is lighting up the corner of the Gazebo Path so beautifully!! And I love the Wedding Day rose – magnificent! Thanks for these terrific photos today, Derrick!
Much appreciated, Jan
How lovely, Derrick. The foxgloves are delightful.
Thank you very much, Robbie. They are everywhere this year
That is wonderful ????
Just one word: magical!
Thank you very much, Riba
The garden is looking magnificent
Thank you very much, Sheree
Pleasure