Just before lunch the dry weather and intermittent sunshine tempted me into the garden for a very brief garnering of material for a post I had imagined a day or two ago. After a good rest I began it.
What I had noticed was that the West Bed contained many self-seeded hellebores which were too well arranged to have arrived there by accident.
One occupied the end of the Phantom Bed opposite.
Although there are many such plants in the garden this, double headed, is one of only two introduced by Jackie.
Like this cyclamen in the front garden gravel the main crop of hellebores is self seeded. It will eventually find itself transported to a more appropriate location, which is what The Head Gardener and Martin between them have done with many of the hellebores and other such volunteers, usually when so small that I wouldn’t have recognised them for what they are.
Once more I lacked sufficient concentration to continue with my book.
This evening we enjoyed a reprise of last night’s chicken piri-piri meal supplemented by fresh cauliflower and broccoli, with which I drank more of the shiraz.
I like when plants self-seed. I take the sprouts and move them around the property for color.
Thanks very much, GP
A good percentage of the times I see a photo of a flower I love but don’t know the name of, it turns out to be a hellebore..So, too, again. Thanks for taking your little outing!!!
Thank you very much, Judy
Self-seeded flowers can be a wonderful gift for a gardener. Hope you have some good shows to watch until you can read again.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Jackie and Martin know what to do, and your garden is beautiful. I hope you’re feeling more yourself soon.
Very nearly there, Merril. Thank you very much
It doesn’t take much for my self-seeding flowers to take right over. (I’m talking about you, Snow on the Mountain.)
Thanks very much, Liz 🙂
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A lovely little cyclamen, of which I have no luck with getting grow …
Thank you very much, Ivor
Beautiful flowers, It feels good to get out into the garden, Even if only to take these wonderful photos Derrick… Lovely to see you enjoying a little walk in the finer weather… xx <3
Thank you very much, Sue XX
I am glad that you could get out, even if it was only briefly. The garden looks very well for this time of year.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
A worthy trip. I half expected a forest drive too. Hope you continue to improve, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Pat
I love self seeding flowers, adds a bit of randomness to the garden
Thank you very much, Gary
Great job, on this lovely post, Derrick! The pretty header hellebore looks like it has an eye in the center. Take it easy!
Thank you so much, JoAnna
You’re welcome!
Beautiful close-ups, Derrick 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
I love when plants self-seed like this. Proof that if we don’t interfere, they will be more than alright. The top image feels like it’s looking at us with an all-seeing eye!
There will be time to concentrate later. Wonderful that your appetite is not affected. 🙂
Thank you so much, Dale
How lovely!
Thank you very much, Cindy
Beautiful garden dwellers…beautiful photos, Jackie and Derrick.
Those sweet little flowery faces bring such joy!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
I was taking pictures of Hellebore in an arboretum yesterday too. Nice work.
Thank you very much, Sherry
The flowers look beautiful, Derrick and Jackie! I especially love the cyclamen.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia
I admire your tenacity, Derrick. I hope the reward you get from seeing your garden may make up for some of the effort of getting yourself out there. The double hellebores are so pretty, I must look for them here.
Thank you very much, Crystal
Beautiful flowers, Derrick, and I am glad you were able to get out and around to enjoy them.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Thank heavens for self-seeding plants and cuttings.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Sheree
It’s so exciting to see the first of the spring flowers starting.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Very pretty flowers. I hope you feel better soon, Derrick.
The self-seeding beauties are a gardeners gift. Self-seeding weeds keep us humble.
Thanks very much, Alys