This morning Jackie and I transported another fifteen bags of garden refuse to Efford Recycling Centre from the heap that had continued growing in the last couple of days.
In the meantime Martin made sure that what was left was more than we started with.
He cleared far more than I had left in the West Bed, and
littered the Brick Path once more,
not failing to clear and bag up the debris.
Jackie continued working in the shade of the wisteria, where she proudly inspected the lily bulbs she had found.
This evening we dined on Nando’s peri-peri sauce on Jackie’s roast chicken pieces, with her colourful savoury rice; firm cauliflower, and tender runner beans, with which I drank a deliciously smooth La Réserve de Sociando Mallet 2016 Haut-Médoc by Sylvie et Jean Geautreau which Tesco clearly hadn’t been able to sell at £28.00 so Jackie splashed out and bought it on Yellow Ticket at £15.40.
Ohh dinner sounds delicious, guys! 15 bags, that’s a lot of refuse, they must know you well at the recycling center/centre! Martin is a real gem! 😊
Martin has a great smile!
He does, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Hi, Derrick – Your team is doing a fabulous job on the garden. Well done!
Thank you very much, Donna
Lots of work from the Head Gardeners, gorgeous pictures and meal, PLUS a wine deal. Would definitely call it good day.
Thank you very much, Pat
From little things big thing grow, and their debris keeps you on the go …
Thanks very much Ivor poet
Gardening never ceases.
With Martin in the mix, Operation Clean-up moves forward 😀
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
You must have every plant there is! Lol It is a lot of work keeping a garden from getting overgrown, you sure have some excellent help Derrick. How much land is your garden on?
The whole plot, including the house, is about 1/3 of an acre. Thanks very much Diane
Very nice!
You three make a good team wonderfully recorded with you as the head photographer.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Lovely day’s work, it seems, and also lovely how the sun shines through the leaves onto the path! 🙂
Thanks very much, Nicole
It was hard to spot Martin in the beginning but then he appeared. You told us what you took to the recycling centre but you didn’t tell us what treasures you came home with or ‘with which you came home’ if I want to be pedantic.
We came home empty Hyundaied. Thanks a lot, John
Another busy day for you. Are you still in Teeshirts? Despite the sun shining during last few days it’s a little chillier up here and jackets are a must.
It varies. Yesterday I added a jacket and was too warm. Thanks very much, Sue
Martin does such good work. And his smile lights the garden. 🙂
HUGS and ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
It is a great idea to get the garden cleared before the onset of winter. I am glad you have such splendid assistance!
Thank you very much, Anne
Sounds like a productive day in the garden! It’s always amazing how quickly those heaps can grow. The meal sounds equally wonderful 🙂
Thank you very much, Ilze
What a team you three make–no wonder why your garden is so beautiful all year round. I agree Martin has a great smile, and Jackie looks very satisfied in that photo! (Do you have to worry about ticks where you are? I was diagnosed with Lyme disease recently, though I never saw the tick, just the bullseye it left.)
We are warned about them, Merril, but so far they haven’t ticked us off. Thank you very much
I see what you did there, Derrick, and you’re welcome. 😉
Thanks very much, Merril. I knew you wouldn’t miss it. 🙂
I think it’s terrific how much recycling you do!
Thank you very much, GP
A productive day, Derrick! 15 bags of refuse, a delicious meal and a wine deal. A win-win indeed!
Your garden posts always remind me of the book, The Secret Garden.
Yes. Thank you very much, Robbie
You are quite the trio indeed! Martin looks like such a jovial and amenable chap! That is a LOT of refuse!
It sure is. Our next dump trip is on Monday. We won’t get it all in the car. Thanks very much, Dale
My goodness!
Martin is very thorough!
He really is. Thank you very much, Lavinia
So much work goes into a wonderful garden
Thanks very much, Gary
Martin seems like quite a gem. A tip of my trowel to him!
Thank you very much, Laurie. He is
Bargain wine – nice!
Thanks very much, Sheree. I also liked your comment on Boldre to Botany Bay, but lost my response. (almost 800 were convicts)
Thanks
Martin works hard and enjoys his work, as is evident from his smile.
Thank you very much, Dolly. He says it is his favourite garden.
Judging by his smile, his is sincere. You are very welcome, Derrick.
Hard but enjoyable work!
Thanks very much, Riba