We began work in the garden early, because we knew it would be a hot day. In addition to all her general labours, Jackie spent much time scrubbing surfaces, such as the slippery decking, and pigeon poo on chairs and benches. My task was a certain amount of dead heading and feeding of the compost bin, but mostly, taking advantage of the diffused light before the sun had risen too high.
This deep red climbing rose was inherited from our predecessors in a sorry, straggly, state, yet now thrives under the Head Gardener’s loving care.
This New Dawn, a present from Poppy and Tess, is now beginning to scale the gazebo.
This recent purchase is a climber called Brownie, which was bred by Nola M. Simpson in New Zealand before 2009.
The first of these clematises is accompanied by a bottle brush plant and a Chilean lantern tree; the second by a Rosa Glauca.
The bottle brush plant glimpsed above is the red one now coming into bloom; the climber Wedding Day spans the Brick Path.
Most hanging baskets have now been planted up.
Several hebes are flourishing. Jackie is very pleased with this sculptural eryngium.
A variety of day lilies abound.
Readers will be aware that we have one honey-scented cordyline Australis. We didn’t know ourselves that we have three more on the west side of the garden which we have not noticed flowering before.
Pale pink Penny Lane and bright red Super Elfin have happily settled on the Gothic Arch.
Peach Abundance flowers in the Oval Bed just outside the Rose Garden, among whose residents are
an unknown deep pink climber; red Roserie de l’Hay; red and white striped Rosa Gallica and yellow Laura Ford; poppies and foxgloves; pink and yellow Summer Wine; bright red Gloriana; and golden Crown Princess Margareta.
This afternoon we spent an hour with Mum, who was in good spirits, in the garden of Woodpeckers.
Afterwards I watched a memorable Wimbledon tennis match between Angelique Kerber and Sara Sorribes Tomo.
This evening we dined on more of Jackie’s delicious beef and onion pie with flavoursome Jersey Royal potatoes; crunchy carrots; tender runner beans, and meaty gravy, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Cotes du Rhone.
Gorgeous floral photography and now I’m hungry after sharing what you had for dinner.
Thanks very much, Pat
The perfect English country garden. I am humming Jimmie Rodgers here as I comment.
https://youtu.be/EUyxCP5Rvco Thanks a lot, Andrew
Thanks for the link, it is a nice video. When I was a boy and the song came on the wireless I thought the line was “I’ll tell you now of some thaI know, though I miss you Shirley Parton”
It is wonderful how we do that. You can imagine what we did with “Pray for our souls” at school
Laughing here.
I am always so impressed with your garden, Derrick and Jackie! So beautiful. ❤️🇬🇧😎
Thank you very much from us both
The Head Gardener has done such a great job with that wonderful velvety red rose – as she has with all your lovely roses.
New Dawn is one of my favourites; so beautifully named and so very attractive – strong and delicate at the same time!
Thanks very much, Emma. We now have two New Dawns – a good, mild, scent, too
The flowers, especially those roses, are very beautiful, Derrick and Jackie. I am glad you were able to spend time with your mother. I like “the garden of Woodpeckers”.
It is cool and cloudy here today, very pleasant after all the recent heat.
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia. I’m pleased you have cooled down.
Beautiful.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Your roses are glorious! The whole garden is looking wonderful under the Head Gardeners care. I am pleased your Mum is doing well. We had a mainly dry day today but still very cloudy and chilly.
Thanks very much, Clare. Our top temp was about 24C
Oooh! 😀
Such a beautiful day in the garden
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
Derrick,how tall is your Cordtline Australis? I know they grow to over 2m, with long flowers, maybe nearly a 1m. My dad had a magnificent one in his garden at Tullawalla…
Certainly several metres. I’m not far off that height and they tower above me. Thanks very much, Ivor
Wow .. how old are they Derrick
They were here when we came 8 years ago. The one I have posted regularly seems to have doubled in size.
I like the idea of having so many flowers that they come as a surprise to you when they bloom.
That’s so true, sometimes D tells me about a flowering plant that I have simply missed!
It must be nice to have such a pleasant surprise.
“It is” says the Head Gardener 🙂
🙂 Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
What beauties!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Stunning sir. Such a lift.
I am so pleased to give you a lift, Gary. Thanks a lot
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Much appreciated Laleh 🙂
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Yours is a garden of utmost beauty. My compliments to the Head Gardener. (Look forward to finding a bottle of Morgon on Monday…
Thanks very much, Brian
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Thanks very much, Jill 🙂
Penny Lane is a pretty name for a pretty flower. Discovering three exotic Australis plants in the western region of the garden adds to the adventure of exploring your territory. I’m glad your mum is in good spirits.
Many thanks, JoAnna
Lovely garden pictures, Derrick. Jackie is an absolute gem.
Thank you very much, Sylvia 🙂
The garden sounds fest but that beef pie…oh, my, my taste buds have come ALIVE!!!
Thanks very much, Steve
Wowie Zowie…those roses! I want to buy myself a Floribunda Climber, heavy on the scent, I love the ones that form..like..ranunculas. Some day.
I hope so. I also hope your back is not too bad. Thank you very much, dunelight
A beautiful wander through the garden that lifts my spirits.
I’m pleased to lift them, Anne. Thanks very much
A blooming lovely garden.
The bottlebrush is fabulous.
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Thank you very much, Melanie X
What a magnificent array. I’ve been going through my photo philes and saw your garden as it was in winter two years ago. What a difference a season makes!
It amazes me every year, John. Thanks very much.
What a beautiful garden! So many colourful flowers!
Thank you very much, John
What a wonderful floral tour, thank you.
And you, Sue. I’m pleased you liked it
Your garden is such a beautiful refuge. Those roses are luscious, and they must smell wonderful.
They really do, Merril. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Pigeon poo – the bane of gardeners everywhere!
Yes 🙂 Thanks very much, Sheree
The roses are gorgeous! I’ve always particuarly liked climbers.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Those roses are stunning! As for loving care…so many things benefit from this. It’s a shame there isn’t more of it in this world.
Quite so, Laurie. Thank you very much
Sometimes the sun can be too bright can’t it?
Yes. It has taken me a long time to learn that 🙂 Thanks very much, Helen
It does depend what effect you want, plus the setting. Eg the Parthenon in Athens looks fine in the midday glare 😊
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Hey, neat to discover more cordyline Australis. It is one of my favourite things about occupying a new place that once had a garden: with time, surprise plants show up. It has been some years that you have been there, and I think it’s great that there are still surprises. You both did so much work and Jackie, bless you for the scrubbing. But it must be done.
Thank you very much from us both, Crystal
I cannot get enough of your roses, Derrick; they are stunning!
You have such beautiful flowers.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
Now that I no longer garden, it’s fun stopping by and viewing your beautiful garden. The roses are especially gorgeous. Between you and Geoff I get my garden fix 🙂
Thanks very much, Suzanne. I’m pleased you like them
You’re welcome, Derrick. Oh, and I do love how you and your wife work in so well with the gardening work. Then manage to end the day with superb food. Great teamwork.
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A delighful tour of your garden Derrick. Recently I visited a local rose garden and the highlight was shooting the David Austin Wedding Day roses.
Around every corner is something delightful.
Yes, indeed. Thanks very much, Leslie
For sure is not easy but I think the work in the garden is so rewarding! Everything seems to say “thank you” for all the hard work! Everything looks absolutely beautiful!
Much appreciated, Ribana. I’m pleased you like the post.
Loved the lighting in these shots….
Thanks very much, Mrs N
Thank you for enjoyable trip through your stunning garden! It is real joy to see your flowers all of types!
Thank you so much, Alexander