Last night before going to bed I watched the highlights of the second day of the second test match between England and Sri Lanka.
On this warm, gloomy-overcast day, to the accompaniment of a few neighbouring tweeting birds, largely silent bees, and an occasional distant barking dog, I toted my camera on two very short trips around the garden.
Along with her general pot refurbishment and general tidying
Jackie has planted up the bulbs bought yesterday;
her equipment bearing evidence of her labours. She suggests that the pig has moved itself towards the gate in readiness for the coming pannage season.
Beyond the recently planted iron urn extends the Gazebo and Brick Paths from Jackie’s weeded old well surround.
She has recently tracked down a replacement Summer Wine to replace one that died in the Rose Garden.
On Wednesday Martin worked hard clearing a space for it and planted it away from the original site because it is inadvisable to reposition one in the same spot.
Pink chrysanthemums; blue convolvuluses; white begonias, cyclamen, and antirrhinums are rivalled by the Nottingham Castle bench lichen.
We have all colours of Japanese anemone;
and dahlias;
other roses include Absolutely Fabulous and Lady Emma Hamilton.
The Rose Garden continues to flourish.
The rudbeckias sit well behind the pinkish peeling eucalyptus bark.
The Weeping Birch Bed leads through the cryptomeria to Florence sculpture on Fiveways.
More Japanese anemones photobomb the Brick Path and blend well with the iron urn’s pink petunias.
This evening we dined on succulent chicken Kiev; boiled new potatoes; firm carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli; and tender chopped cauliflower leaves with which I drank riserva privada Chilean Malbec 2022.
So much gorgeous color in your garden. Jackie’s work (and Martin’s) has paid off. Clever pig. 😉
Thank you so much, Merril
Wow, guys, the garden looks fantastic! So many lovely colors and flowers, well done! 😊
Such a beautiful garden!
So many beautiful flowers to delight one’s senses! Looks like your appetite is back. A good sign that you’re feeling better 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
I just love your garden. I take my time, enjoying each and every image.
That is so satisfying, Dale. Many thanks
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Your “little” excursion in the garden produced many wonderful photos, and the ‘Urn’ really stood out, Derrick
Thank you very much, Ivor
What lovely photos! Glad you got out and about in the garden! 🙂
“Some pig” “Terrific” “Radiant” “Humble”… – Charlotte/E.B. White 🙂
Love the garden pig’s new position. 🙂
Jackie and Martin take stellar care of the garden and all of it’s dwellers. 🙂
Keep resting as you can, Derrick!
(((HUGS))) for you and Jackie!! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
I am extremely impressed by planting bulbs the day after they have been bought.
Wow – so much cheer going on in your garden!
Thank you very much, Barbara
Beautiful garden. I’m all in on pannage piggies. Go Jackie!
Thanks very much from each of us, Pat
Taking it easy and nurturing for what is to come. Sounds like a lovely time.
Thank you very much, Val X
You’ve so fortunate to have a garden that causes you to pause and heal…
Thank you so much, Catherine
I like that you included the intricate flowery details of the lichen along with the colorful flowers. Good idea to take it easy as you continue to heal.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I have never eaten cauliflower leaves. I must look that up. The flowers lovely.
They are just like cabbage, Flow. Thanks very much
Beautiful, beautiful garden Derrick?
Thank you very much, Arlene
The garden is looking splendid and a testament to everyone’s hard work.
Thank you very much, Sheree
Such a lot of work goes on in this garden – which you have documented very well.
Thanks very much, Anne
A garden is a lot of work, but look what the end result is!!
Thanks very much, GP
A beautiful display of glorious colors, Derrick. The hard work has definitely paid off.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your garden is absolutely lovely, Derrick. I am glad that you are taking it easy now and enjoying the fruits of your labour. <3
Thank you so much, Donna X
I always wondered what the scientific name was for those flowers: rudbeckias! I love them! So glad you got to get out and delight in your garden again, Derrick. Continued prayers for your healing. Bless Jackie & Martin for continuing to make your garden a place of comfort and beauty. Thanks for sharing the delight!
Much appreciated, Jan
Haven’t seen your posts in a few days. Are you okay, Derrick?
Yes, thanks. I am recovering from four bad days in hospital.
Keeping you in my prayers, Derrick. Hoping you’re back to 100% soon. 🙏🏽❤️
A very beautiful late summer garden. A perfect place for you to rest and recover in.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Y’all’s gardens are so, so lovely. I know it takes near-daily attentions, but the results are spectacular. And your photographic documentation is first-rate. Thank you for sharing your haven with us!
Malbec may be my favorite, possibly overshadowed a bit by Syrah.
~Ed.
Much appreciated, Ed
I like the fuzzy buds of Japanese Anemones.
Thank you very much, Sherry
The garden looks beautiful and I enjoyed that lichen closeup. I am glad you and Jackie have Martin for help.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
It must be delightful to be in your and Jackie’s garden! So colourful!
Thank you very much, Aletta
I continue to marvel at Jackie’s dedication to the beautiful garden.
Thank you very much, Sue
Thank you for the garden tour. Jackie has been busy and making the best of late summer. You’ve reminded me to look for spring bulbs, though we plant ours closer to October or November. I’ve not been planting them deep enough, especially the gladiolas, so I’m going to measure this time for better accuracy.
Thanks very much, Alys. You are good at measuring
Jackie is such a hard worker, and your garden is bearing fruit…erm… flowers of her work. Absolutely fabulous roses!
Thank you so much, erm, Dolly
I got a big kick out of the following line: “She suggests that the pig has moved itself towards the gate in readiness for the coming pannage season.”
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.