While she was tidying up the compost bins this morning Jackie remembered the name of
the rambler draping the dead tree trunks – Emily Gray.
Meanwhile I carried out a little weeding and dead-heading, becoming increasingly overwhelming each day. While the light was still diffused I photographed a few more roses,
namely Roseraie de l’Hay, For Your Eyes Only, Rhapsody in Blue, Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden, Mum in a Million (with Gladioli Byzantinus, and Peach Abundance.
Our later flowering rhododendron is now budding nicely
This is one of our three Doctor Ruppel clematises.
Tonight’s dinner consisted of baked gammon, piquant cheese and mustard sauce, moist ratatouille, boiled new potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli.
Gorgeous photos and mouth watering description of food, as always! You two have green thumbs!
Thanks very much, Sweet
I’m impressed, Derrick. I can identify that the flower is a rose and probably the color. Never know what the name is.
Thanks very much, Pat.
I particularly like the roses with the chair and the statue. They make a charming tableau.
Thank you very much, Liz. A good choice
You’re welcome, Derrick. (And thanks!)
Those are the rose photos that stood out to me, as well.
🙂
Thank you, too, Merril
I need to ask, was the love for flowers part of what brought you and Jackie together? Or did that blossom with time?
Beautiful flowers and dinner too
It blossomed with time, Mimi. Thanks very much
You captured some beautiful flowers today, Derrick! Dinner sounds so good!
Thank you very much, John
Emily Gray is a pretty name for a rose. Lovely photos.
Thanks very much, Chrissy “Named for the doctor’s [ Dr A. H. Williams] sister
(1859-1939) who lived in New Zealand and was wed to Charles Gray” (http://www.theheritagerosesgroup.org/public-newsletters/2018-february-hrg-rose-letter.pdf)
Good to see the Crown Princess. Ours is not doing well.
I’m sorry about yours, but you do manage to feature her. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Goodness me, even more beauties to delight us!
Thank you very much, Sue
Your Emily Gray rose draped over the dead tree trunks remined me of this quote … “The older I grow the more do I love spring and spring flowers. Is it so with you?”
Emily Dickinson
Thanks very much, Ivor. Yes, indeed
The roses look very healthy with marvelous colors!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Your glorious roses are blooming!
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I’d suggest downsizing but then there would gaps. Maybe time to find an ardent young gardener who lives in a garden-less home.
Sound thoughts, Catherine. Martin is doing a good job, though. Thanks very much.
Untitled…Hmm…
Oh! Emily Gray…a sweet name for such a beauty who certainly knows how to ramble! 🙂
Ooh…I think Doc Ruppel is showing off! (wink and HA!)
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
These flowers are gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Luisa
As ever, you’re very welcome, Derrick
All those beautiful roses! Your garden must smell as delightful as it looks.
Thanks very much, Merril
No title today Derrick?
I did add it later, Andrew. Thanks very much
The flowers are magnificent!
Thanks very much, GP
Beautiful photos, Derrick. I enjoy that you furnish the names of the flowers.
Thank you very much, Eugi
The names of the flowers are fun.
Thanks very much, Sherry
Beautiful rose.
Thanks very much, Suzanne
Your roses are magnificent!
Thanks very much, Jan
The flowers are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie! I enjoy these virtual visits to your bit of paradise.
Thank you very much from each of us, Lavinia
Oh, I love English spring
Thank you very much, Robbie
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you very much, Riba
I would imagine that dead heading in your garden is like painting the Forth road bridge – never ending.
Quite so, Sheree. Thanks very much