After dinner yesterday I watched the highlights of the second day’s play, shortened by bad light, of the third test match between England and Sri Lanka.
Today the sun briefly pierced the cloud cover which regularly showered the garden with ever increasing crescendos.
After a shopping trip to Lidl where we splashed through puddles to load the dripping car I took advantage of a couple of sunny breaks to
photograph the glistening garden – front
and back.
I finished reading https://derrickjknight.com/2024/09/08/a-traitor-to-his-own-flesh-and-blood/ and published
This evening we dined on succulent chicken Kiev; boiled new potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and green beans.
Lovely views during the break from the rain. Another delicious dinner was served.
Thank you very much, Pat
I love the view of the patio from above. A cozy little oasis!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Reading your blog reminds me of what I have been missing by not coming here. Powerful puns, glistening gardens. The stories reviewed in this issue are deathly, dark. They don’t help me in my current disposition. The photos are immersive as ever.
Thank you very much, Uma. It is good to see you back. Keep well please.
I think that’s the best I’ve ever seen the garden looking, it really seems to have come together and the photos show it off to perfection.
Thank you so much, Quercus
Credit where credit is due. 🙂
Shopping in the rain is not fun. I’m glad increasing crescendos of rain paused so you could get the lovely photos of the garden. The crabapples add beautiful color.
Thank you so much, Merril
Your photos from above make your wonderful garden looking like a tropical forest, Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor
Lovely garden photos, but rain does get old after a while.
Thank you very much, Dolly
Lovely photos. Lovely dinner
Thank you very much, Mimi
It’s interesting to see different perspectives! We just discovered a crab apple tree in our yard. Very pretty fruit, though apparently not that good to eat.
Most people make jelly with them. We leave ours for the blackbirds. Thank you very much, JoAnna
The view from the top is beautiful.
Thank you very much, Bridget
The gardens look beautiful, Derrick and Jackie. I would love to have your rain any time you would like to trade. 🙂
We would happily let you have some, Lavinia. Thanks very much
We currently need more rain out our way. If only we could share this! <3
I wish you could, Donna. Thanks very much XX
I enjoy the views of your garden from above 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
Your from-above garden photos are some of my faves! 🙂 So beautiful!
We are fortunate that our daily rains are arriving at night or in the very early morning.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
PS…Perfect and creative title! 🙂
I’m glad you spotted that 🙂
I smiled at Ivor’s comment because it was so similar to my own thoughts. With all the rain you’ve had this week, you now have your very own rainforest! ☔
Thank you very much, Sue 🙂
What a perfect title, Derrick. I love the views from above showing off the beauty of your garden.
Thank you very much, Eugi
I enjoyed the aerial views of the garden.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Lovely to see the autumn berries .. Autumn is now certainly on its way 🙂 Sending love, and so enjoyed your photos Derrick xx
Thank you very much, Sue XX
It sounds like you had a mix of rain and sunshine that made for an interesting day! Your description of the weather and the garden, especially with the rain glistening on the plants, paints a beautiful picture. Also, a cozy dinner with Chicken Kiev is the perfect way to end a rainy day. I hope the rest of the test match goes well and you get more sunny breaks for your photography!
Thank you very much, Ilze
I continue to be enchanted by your photos of the gardens, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Ed
What a beautiful view!
Thank you very much, Riba
The garden looks fabulous from any angle
Thank you very much, Sheree