For a good part of the morning, as we sat round the kitchen table enjoying wide-ranging conversation with Nick Hayter and James Luke who had been driven inside by torrential rain lashing the Velux window above our heads we watched Martin, his not too waterproof raincoat decorated with rose petals, while he walked backwards and forwards from the Rose Garden to the heap of spent compost bags of green refuse he was adding to our next dump trip collection.
Nick was unable to continue his outside painting after the rain dried the skies but not his paint and strong sunshine warmed us for the rest of the day. James was able to continue the carpentry work and Martin
weeding and tidying the Rose Garden.
I was able to provide a gallery of bejewelled blooms, each of which is identified within it.
James had so enjoyed the views from atop the scaffolding that he volunteered to provide a set of views that would have been impossible from my windows. The last is from his mobile phone; the rest from my Canon EOS 5D. Locations are given with the gallery images.
Nick had been clearing out his garage from which he brought two mirrors he had thought might be useful one day. I don’t expect our garden was in his mind when he stored them there.
This evening we dined on roast lamb, mint sauce, tasty gravy, baby boiled potatoes, crunchy carrots, and moist spinach with which Jackie drank Zesty and I finished the Merlot.
You do have truly dedicated work professionals working on your property. Dinner sounds great too m
Thanks very much, Pat
Wow, the top of your home provides some great views, Derrick!! Nice. Beautiful English countryside. ❤️🏴
It’s disappointing that rain stopped the painting, but what marvelous photos from the scaffolding! It is purely inspirational to see so far from there. I feel such satisfaction in getting that kind of perspective on where I am at a given moment. Now you have this enriched sense of where your home sits within the environment. I love that lighthouse! and the gorgeous garden paths.
Thank you so much, Crystal
James did a great job of getting the long views!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wow, non-stop renovation. You’ve found good and dedicated workers to do the job. I like all the photos.😍
Holy cats, those views! James deserves a Maine “Wowsah!” I love the image of all of you sitting around the table “shooting the breeze.” (My father would have put it a different way.) This post sure made me smile.
Thank you so much, Laurie
The photos from the scaffolding of your garden and the nearby houses and meadows are wonderful; what a beautiful perspective of fabulous garden, Derrick
Thank you very much, Ivor
I love the rain dropped blossoms and the reflections.
Thank you very much, Val
You have the best people working on your home. Great views from James, and I love your bejeweled blooms. It sounds like you are feeling better today.
Yes, a lot better, thanks, Merril. That is the usual sequence
I really enjoyed seeing these ariel views of your garden. I’m glad the two of you worked that out. It’s so nice to acquire more garden mirrors as well. The vintage/thrift shop where I found mine several years ago has since gone out of business.
These photos also show off Jackie’s hard work and the pristine garden paths she’s left in her wake. Thank you for sharing these views.
Much appreciated, Alys
I always enjoy the garden tours. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much, msw
Raindrops on Heuchera leaves is my favorite, along with the views from above. That scaffolding must be really high!
It is. Thank you very much, Joanna
Love the views of your garden and beyond from atop the scaffolding 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
That’s some stunning views from there, it’s a beautiful place.
Thank you so much, Gary
You definitely have the prettiest yard in the neighborhood Derrick!
YAY for James, Nick, and Martin!
Such lovely photos today! Gorgeous views! Oh, and the raindrop bejeweled flowers are my faves! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
The garden’s looking fabulous whichever way one looks.
Lovely flowers Derrick. We are back and I am posting our tip pics.
Thanks very much, Sherry
Fabulous photos, as always!
Thank you very much, Luisa
Dear Derrick, as ever, you’re more than welcome!
I enjoy the views from on high! 🙂 🙂
Thanks you so much, Anne
That surely was a unique view and provided us with an even better idea of your neighborhood. I love it!
Thank you so much, GP
Wow! Such beautiful views, Derrick. You live in a lovely neighborhood.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Nothing stops Martin!
Love the photos of the flowers with raindrops.
Beautiful views you have offered us.
Thank you so much, Dale. Nothing does, and he is so thorough
The results are a magnificent garden.
Thanks, again
The gardens look beautiful, and I enjoyed the views from the scaffolding, too. I can picture a soggy, dedicated Martin working tirelessly in the rain.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. And so cheerfully
An interesting view.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
It was good to get a new perspective on your surroundings.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedsl
How big is your whole property? It’s difficult to see the boundaries even from up there.
Thank you very much, Chrissy. One third of an acre including the Back Drive
Beautiful flowers Derrick And gorgeous scenes… Roast Lamb a favourite… especially with mint sauce xx 🙂
Gorgeous views from up there!
Thanks very much, Sue. James did a great job.
Bejeweled blooms is right – so vibrant. You guys are master gardeners!
Thank you so much, Barbara