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Martin and Jackie have been working steadily at clearance and planting over the last few weeks. Much of the pot planting visible in the following garden views has been recently accomplished by the Head Gardener while our invaluable Journeyman Gardener has used fork and spade in the beds.
In labelling images in the gallery I have generally named one item; assiduous readers will identify others.
The demise of our Weeping Birch was enforced early in the spring.
The Bed still bears its name, and a rambling, scented, Rosa Silueta Lavender has been planted to clamber over the truncated tree.
This afternoon Elizabeth visited bringing a gift of get well dahlias which she had bought because they reminded her of what I had grown in our parents’ garden when we were young.
We then all dined at Rokali’s where I chose lamb Archery with puris; Jackie enjoyed paneer shashlik; and Elizabeth, sag chicken. My sister and I shared special rice. Jackie drank Diet Coke and Elizabeth and I, sparkling water. Service, cooking, and friendliness were as good as usual.
Attaboys to the Gardeners. The Garden looks great. Dinner sounds delicious. Hope this means you are on the mend.
Thanks very much, Pat. I have a way to go yet – awaiting results of last cystoscopy
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I love all the nooks, paths–and beautiful views in your garden. The gardeners work has paid off.
Such a thoughtful gift from Elizabeth.
Thank you so much, Merril.
One of the best things I did this year was hire a gardener to help me with the heavy lifting and digging. My garden has a long way to go before it is as beautiful as yours.
Thank you so much, Carol
I love seeing your garden pictures Derrick. I would love to have a gardener as it is getting harder to keep up as I get older. Your garden is like a beautiful walk in the woods.
Thank you very much, Diane. Martin is a Godsend now I can do so little
Your magnificent garden is not quite as incredible as Leonardo Da Vinciās amazing exhibition but just as beautifully satisfying to view, Derrick
Thank you very much, Ivor
You’re welcome Derrick
A stunning garden and an absolutely wonderful meal…with fabulous company!
Thank you so much, Donna
Great book review. I do believe your garden is expanding. I love following the various pathways. I hope you are doing better and feeling a little stronger each day.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
Your gardeners are working hard.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Kudos to Jackie and Martin for the amazing job they do in maintaining your garden!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Oh, that garden! A labor of love and a work of art. The meal sounds delicious.
Thank you very much, Laurie
When we move I will start taking pictures of the garden. It is not going to be anything like as impressive as yours, and will take a lot less work. Much as I commend Jackie’s efforts, the thought of all that work and palnting terrifies the life out of me.
I should have had more sense when we bought it ten years ago. Thanks very much, Quercus
Life is too short for sense. Where is the adventure and romance in sense? A thing of beauty is a joy forever, which seems to be Jackie’s view of gardens, if not of husbands.
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It’s always a pleasure to tour your garden. Good job, Jackie and Martin. Derrick, your photos are a delight.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
A true English garden and yes, Jackie is an inspiration. Hope you are doing well Derrick.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Jackie and Martin sure know how to take a gorgeous garden and make it even more beautiful! “Tis a gift! š
I hope you are still resting and healing.
Besides all of the beautiful flowers and greenery…I spy many owls! I see frogs! I enjoy seeing all of the baskets and pottery!
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Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
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Thank you very much, Sue
It’s obvious a lot of hard work goes into your gorgeous garden. You seem to be feeling better, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Everything looks great. I’m curious what the plant is that is about to climb up the tree on your header picture. Some kind of rambling rose?
Yes – Rosa Siluet Lavender. Thanks very much, Susan
I still think you should charge admission to the public to see your garden!!
Thank you so much, GP
Your garden does look good, especially for this time of year. Mine is very bedraggled!
Thank you very much, Val
OH, I would go for shashlik now!
Your garden is looking very well cared for. I would like to join the fork in resting on that bench.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
All is looking beautiful and organized as the season turns. I am sorry the birch didn’t make it. It is hard to lose a tree.
It was very hard Lavinia, so asked that they left a tall stump in order to grow a rambling rose up it, possibly to be joined by a clematis at a later date. Thank you for recognising the feeling of loss. Jackie.
We lost two apple trees to the heat and drought. Both were old friends and bore long keeping apples. They were grafts on dwarfing rootstock and probably suffered transpirational stress.
Thank you very much from each of us Lavinia. Jackie has explained transpirational.
Thank you so much, Lavinia.
I’m glad you enjoyed a nice meal together. The garden is lovely, with Jackie and Martin’s work in evidence everywhere.
Thanks very much, Alys
Your garden is amazing, Derrick. Such a pleasant sanctuary
Thank you very much, Robbie
You are going to have a busy Autumn Derrick.
Indeed. Thanks a lot, Andrew
Hard work paying plenty of dividends in the garden
Thanks very much, Sheree
I’m glad Martin is taking the pressure off you while you recuperate. The garden is always a joy to see, no matter what state it is in (except right after a storm). I would also have called that a truncated tree. It will be fun to watch vines climb the birch. Right now we are just about to enter the worst of the 10-month-long Birch Seed season and my irritation is already climbing. I must make peace with that darned weeping birch terrorizing my house all year ’round – we track in those seeds constantly. Ha ha š
Thank you very much, Crystal. We will need Martin long term now. I’m sorry about your irritation.
I am glad you are recovering, Derrick. Your beautiful garden is shaping up.
Thank you very much, Dolly
Gorgeous
Thank you very much, Flow