I carried out a dead heading exercise this afternoon, taking the opportunity to inspect some of the finer details achieved by Jackie and Martin in the last couple of days.
As mentioned yesterday, Jackie did exceed her bluebell goal on the Shady Path weeding. She also cleared the onion bulbs from the area
of grass under the Lawn Bed bench. Martin covered the patch with a membrane and laid a base of stone slabs in order to keep it protected.
As Jackie quipped, when trimming the edge between the grass and the bed, perhaps it should be renamed the Daisy Bed.
Along with the wooden mushrooms at the corner of the Lawn Bed, Jackie has applied Cuprinol to preserve such artefacts as this owl.
She has also refurbished the signs for Margery’s and the Shady Beds;
and continued filling pots like this one containing violas on the decking, and many in hanging baskets.
Weeding has continued in various areas, notably the Palm Bed.
More rhododendrons are blooming as are additional clematises
Montana and Dr Ruppel;
dicentras are spreading; the first aquilegias and the vibernum plicatum flowers have appeared.
This evening we dined on Ashley fish, chips and mushy peas; baked beans, pickled onions, and gherkins, with which Jackie drank Zesty and I drank more of the Fleurie.
I didn’t know that pansies could hang like that! If I ever have a yard they will have a prominent place. They have such happy faces
oops, they are violas
Thank you very much, Rose
You really brighten up the WP neighborhood
Wow Jackie! Very beautiful garden, guys!
Wow–so much work! I bet Jackie felt a sense of accomplishment. Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Merril
Very beautiful and impressive garden. Kudos to all who labor there.
Thank you very much, Pat
Wow, such a lot of work you have both put in Derrick.. The Garden is looking wonderful after all the storms that brought chaos … Have a lovely weekend both of you xx
And to you and your husband, Sue. Thank you very much XX
Beautiful!
I like Jackie’s combination of neatness and lushness in the same garden. It is not easy to achieve. Good pictures.
Thank you so much, Tootlepedal
Jackie is on a roll … perhaps a Chinese spring roll would be appropriate! The garden is looking so good
The plants respond with all the loving care
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
WOW! The garden is looking really good under Jackie’s ministrations!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Another fabulous tour around your fantastic garden, which I find very enjoyable while I’m having breakfast, Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor§
SO lovely, as always!
Thank you very much, Becky
You should rename the garden ‘The Garden of Envy’. I doubt not a person on here doesn’t wish the garden were theirs!
Thank you so much, Sue XX
Just delightful
Thank you very much, Sheree
Gold Medal to Jackie, The Head Gardener! For all of her hard work and TLC in the garden!
Silver Medals to Martin and Derrick for their work in the garden and being good helpers to The Head Gardener!
Bronze Medals to the owls for guarding the garden and adding beauty, too!
(((HUGS))) to all!!!
Thank you so much, Carolyn XXX
One of my favourite times of the year in the garden for sure.
It is obvious just how hard both Jackie and Martin are working to keep the garden spectacular!
Thank you so much, GP
All very nicely done! Martin’s idea of the membrane under the stone slabs was a good one for reducing maintenance.
I love that cheerful little pot of violas!
Thank you so much, Lavinia
I love all of your garden details. Does Jackie ever stop working? <3
She doesn’t know how. Thank you very much, Donna
Wow! Both of you work tirelessly to achieve good results and it shows.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The Daisy Bed indeed. It’s all so lovely. Something about those pristine paths feels satisfying. I know well how hard it is to achieve the weed- and onion-free areas because I do the same work here. It’s a job that looks so good once you are done!
Thank you so much, Crystal
Beautiful rhododendrons! There is no end to lawn and garden work it seems!
Thank you very much, Dwight
You are welcome.
Your garden looks truly beautiful and charming!
Congratulations to those who work there and dedicate their loving care to it.
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re more than welcome!
Your garden is looking ready for a garden tour. It must be the envy of any who see it up close.
Thank you so much, Alys
Lots of gorgeous flowers, Derrick. Our trees are finally decked out in autumn finery.
Thank you very much, Robbie