Today the air remained stock-still until late afternoon, with the result
that the crab apples hung in portrait format.
There was very little damage from yesterday’s storm.
Jackie righted a heavy pot which had been blown over and straightened the Nerine which had bowed under pressure.
The white begonia remained lowered to the ground; dahlias and hydrangeas were undisturbed.
Jackie has removed a large cluster of mushrooms that threatened to choke Rosa Siluetta Lavender encircling the Weeping Birch trunk, and began clearing the footpath to the tree beside which the chair has lost a leg and will be converted to a plant stand elsewhere.
We jointly transferred more spare paving to bear a temporary throne to replace the rusted chair for The Garden Queen to strike a regal figure clutching her spade sceptre.
Afterwards she began planting up the large pot positioned beside it.
The Summer Wine rose continues to cling to Martin’s Arch.
Just as Jackie finished her planting a heavy shower watered it in.
This evening we dined on flavoursome baked gammon; succulent ratatouille; boiled baby potatoes; firm carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, and tender runner beans with which I drank Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.
Great job, Jackie!!
Thank you very much from each of us, GP
The Gardener Queen and the Kitchen Queen-double royalty in the house! Gorgeous pictures. You owe that woman a meal out sometime.
Derrick agreed and we had a lovely Indian meal!
Thanks very much, Pat. I believe the royal personage has answered
Jackie looks peaceful as she works.
Thanks very much, Andy. in her element
Yes she is.
Thanks so much for your great work, Jackie! 😊
I especially Jackie with the spade scepter #1, and she has great timing! 🙂
Thank you so much, Merril
Jackie is indeed ‘Queen’ of the garden, Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor
Queen Jackie’s throne, sceptre, and kingdom are so beautiful! Now she needs a flowery crown! 🙂
Such lovely photos today, Derrick!!! 🙂
(((HUGS))) to you both!! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
It must have been hard for the Nerine to resist bowing with royal Jaqueline in the garden.
So funny, Crystal. Thanks very much
If only a shower always came along to water in plants at the right moment. It would save a lot of time and effort.
This raised a chuckle, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much.
Jackie does look naturally regal as the queen of the garden.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I love the Garden Queen’s regal pose with her spade sceptre.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Jackie is a hard working queen. Beautiful captures, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Glad the storm didn’t cause too much damage
Thank you very much, Sheree
A delightful post bearing news that you have not had to bear the full brunt of the storm. I am delighted to report that we are enjoying some rain at last!
Thank you very much, Anne. Good news about your rain
The spade pictures are excellent.
Thanks very much, Andrew
Jackie is amazing and I love her regal pose with the spade sceptre.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A lovely photo of Jackie. You two are so ambitious.
Thank you so much, Judy
Such nice pictures of Jackie! Glad to read that the storm didn’t do much damage.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Great photos again, thank you Derrick
Much appreciated, Sylvie
Apart from all else I praise your choice of wine – twas just down the road from my childhood playground.
Thanks very much, John. It is a good one
Great photos
Thanks very much, Sylvie
Nice to see Jackie. Lovely photographs Derrick.
Thank you very much, Sherry
I love the photos of Jackie taking a break from her never-ending garden chores.
Thanks very much, Sue
Great photos of the Garden Queen with her spade sceptre 🙂 Martin must be quite pleased to have the arch named after him. The flowers featured are delightful 🙂
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
I love that you not only show the garden at the height of summer, but all the changes of the season. Much lovely. Also, I like that Martin got his name on the arch ^_^
Thank you very much, Rose
Jackie is most definitely a garden queen and has the smile of an angel. Beautiful photos of a lovely woman and the flowers are pretty too!
Thank you very much, Pam
So lovely. Your gardens capture me every time. Those pics of Jackie are so wonderful! ~Ed.
Great to see jackie siting amongst the results of all her work. 🙂
Thanks very much, Quercus
Jackie seems to have lost some weight. Glad your garden survived the storm. We barely had any movement here.
A cry of joy from Jackie. She has been working very hard at it. Thank you very much, Geetha.
I am glad she is happy 🙂
Hard work definitely deserves a good seat to relax in.
Thanks very much, Gary
Love those shots of that cheeky garden queen !
Thank you very much, Val
Those are lovely photos of Jackie and the garden, Derrick. The two of you have built a piece of paradise there. Much love to you both.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia XX
Love the photos of Jackie on her throne! Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you very much, Riba