With yesterday’s overnight fierce winds roaring into this morning, taking a break for lunch, I began a further dead-heading session,
filling a trug with clippings – those that I could reach, from
Peach Abundance which demanded by a long way quite the most effort.
After lunch I turned my attention to the Back Drive and, on the proviso that I could reach them,
white Félicité Perpétue with Emily Gray;
white Perpetual Blush with Emily Gray;
yellow Doris Tysterman and deep red Ernest Morse;
tiny red Super Elfin;
and an unnamed pale pink rose bought some years ago for £1.
I filled the trug once more, emptied it for the second time into a compost bin, and staggered sweating into the safety of my sitting room chair.
This evening we dined on Mr Pink’s excellent fish and chips, Garner’s pickled onions and Mrs Elswood’s pickled gherkins.
The little owl in the one picture is adorable. Your efforts are admirable and your rose garden extensive. Well done, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Pat
I LOVE the header photo with the roses and the owl in a little hidey hole!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I admire your dedication to dead heading. It makes a lot of difference when it is done properly.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Oh! I spied an owl in an old log or wooden bucket. Was that Jackie’s creativeness?
A bit of a joint effort. Thanks very. much, Chrissy
I love Jackie’s owl! The roses look well tended, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I’m in a rush … off early to my Market Day …
Cheers, and good luck, Ivor
Look at that lovely hidden owl.
Thank you very much, Arlene.
I thank you for the roses 🙂
Much appreciated, Rosaliene
Fish and chips, delicious! You did a lot of work today, be well, Derrick.
Thanks very much, John. A bit too much – but fine this morning
You’re roses are beautiful. Glad you feel better.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
So many roses! You need the Queen of Hearts to bring along some of her knaves to carry out her order of “Off with their heads!” to do the job for you 🙂
Gorgeous roses! Good work accomplished! I always love spotting the owls! That one found the perfect hiding spot to watch over the garden! Sweet! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
Love the owl and those peachy flowers.
Thanks very much, GP
The little owl peering out of the hidey hole is too cute. Your garden display of beautiful flowers is lovely, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I’m exhausted just reading all the work you did, Derrick. It pays off with your beautiful garden. The header photo is delightful!
Thank you very much, Merril
Kinda proves my previous point
Thanks again, Sheree
I helped Bob in our yard for about 1/2 hour before coming in to sit and relieve my aching back. Your stamina astounds me, Derrick.
Fortunately my back is OK. It is the knees that stop me. Thanks very much, Jan
The snipping of heads and being rewarded with another flush of colour and scent, bliss.
Thank you very much, Suzanne
It sounds like the neighbours provided your evening meal! 🙂
Yes. 🙂 Thanks very much, Sue
Gardens are always a work is progress. Good job Derrick. The roses are beautiful.
Thank you so much, Rupali
I admire how you spend your time with the gardening and long drives and all…
Lovely flowers
Thank you very much, Mimi
Your glorious roses always make me smile, especially with the little owl peeking out.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Dead heading takes so much work but worth the end result.
Thank you very much, Diane
The best work ever because the location is simply amazing!
Thank you so much, Riba