Early this morning, after visiting Ferndene Farm Shop to buy three bags of compost and various foodstuffs we took a forest drive on which we found nothing to photograph, so when we returned home Jackie gardened while I practised pole walking down Downton Lane then turned my camera on the garden.
While crab apples and a normal cherry have come into bloom, the
Amanogawa has now scaled the house,
and is a magnet for the bees, one of which features in the header picture providing a clue for two more to be found.
We still have many daffodils, while Dr Ruppel is catching them up;
Peering down from its arbour above the wisteria views the clematis.
Visible through the red Japanese maple Jackie mowed the lawn, while
the iron urn that she planted up again after having cleared it of ants has picked up.
She has also tidied Flo’s Fairy Garden.
I read much more of ‘Britannia’ this afternoon.
This evening we reprised last night’s pasta Bolognese meal with the same wine.
Lovely Derrick!
Thank you very much, Cindy
All those spring blossoms are so beautiful!
Thank you very much, Merril
I love your flowering trees!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful flowers again!
I can’t wait for spring blooms to arrive here! Also, I have to think about all sorts of trees that would bloom in my garden
Thank you very much, Ilze
Garden pictures are beautiful. How disappointing to take a forest drive with nothing to show for it.
Gorgeous flowers! Busy buzzy bees! All shouting “Spring!”
for both of you!!
Yay for Dr. Ruppel! Lookin’ great! Oh! as is Flo’s Fairy Garden!
Jackie, your hard work and tender loving care in the garden is beautiful and evident!
(((HUGS))) and
PS… How is the Grandfamily doing? I think of them and send well-wishes and prayers.
Thank you very much from each of us Carolyn. Grandfamily enjoying life – Ellie will have a little brother in June. XX
OH MY GOSH!!! How exciting! I bet she will be a good big sister!
You always have those beautiful blooms in your garden Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
The blossoms are stunning!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
So much beauty! The cherry and crabapple blossoms are delightful! Thank heaven for the bees.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
The flowers are so beautiful. I don’t know what habut I can now go to the Post new page. I hope to post my Slice of Life today. Thank you Derrick for all the beautiful photos.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi. WP has a mind of its own
I had to read the first paragraph a few times. I was sure I read “practised pole dancing’ down Downton Lane. LOL! The flowers are beautiful. Spring has certainly arrived there. Here, we’re just entered Autumn; not that one would think so by the trees. They are very slow changing colour and losing their leaves.
I’m pleased you got the joke, Chrissy
I see so many of your paths and the lovely flowers in your garden that I forget you have a lawn to be mowed! Loved the pole dancing too!
You have probably realised that “lawn” is a somewhat grand term. Thank you so much, Anne
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you very much, Andy
I especially enjoy the color of the wisteria.
Thank you very much, GP
Does the crab apple produce usable fruit? It looks wonderful.
I hope that the walking practice is paying off.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. We leave the crab apples for the birds
Wow, your wisteria is blossoming already! I am happy to report that I have not killed mine, and just yesterday discovered the tiniest of green nubs pressing out from the fat trunks I left beside the little office. This makes me eagerly anticipate it’s future shape and beauty!
I did find all three bees, and just looking at your photos made it seem like I could feel the warmth of the day and the smells and the buzzing. Thank you for bringing us there.
Much appreciated, Crystal
How glorious! Your garden is full of nature’s finest gifts.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
As long as you’re not pole dancing Derrick.
Do you have a lawn in the front garden?
No – that is really quite small. Thank you very much, Sue
I particularly love those flowering trees!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
That wisteria’s lovely
Thank you v very much, Sheree
Bees are always good to see. Seen a few already, hopefully more than last year
Yes, indeed. Thank you very much, Gary
All beautiful, but Flo’s fairy garden is my favorite.
Thank you very much, Laurie
I like bees but they can kill me and Michael s I ont vote them for tea