We have concentrated so much on paths recently that, on a bright and sunny morning, I decided to take a tour around the beds.
Each of these pictures bears a title in the gallery. The only editing has been a little slight cropping. I trust the Head Gardener will forgive the occasional inclusion of a trug.
Wow! So beautiful. Thank you for the grand tour Derrick 💖
And thank you for coming along, Val
It is a very prolific garden!! I’m viewing your post earlier than usual as I just hung up from wishing my English “sister” a happy birthday. She’s off out with her grandchildren now. Happy 19th July release date!!!! (we’re in lockdown here. Our most severe outbreak since the start of COVID. But it’s all good because I finished another round of editing on the manuscript and it’s back with the professional editor. Maybe this time … -)
Good luck, Gwen. Thanks a lot
Just too beautiful for words Derrick. Thank you for sharing. Your Head Gardener’s love blooms🙂👍
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
Your gardens are outstanding, Derrick. Pure joy.
Thank you so much, VJ
My pleasure!
Be still my trembling heart. Oh, how I love your gardens.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Gorgeous garden. I had to look up trug–didn’t know they were gardening baskets.
Traditionally hand made with wicker. WP always change it to drug, which is unfortunate. Thanks a lot, Pat
Ablaze with colour
Thank you very much, Sheree
I was surprised to see a post from you in the morning (my time), but it was delightful to take a stroll through your garden with you. Such beautiful bright colors!
Thanks very much, Merril. It cried out to be produced then 🙂
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What a gorgeous place to spend a day. Thank you for sharing it, Derrick.
And thank you for your appreciation, Jacqui
Your photo gallery is a beautiful tribute to Jackie, and you, Derrick. You both have put so much work into this floral paradise. It is hard to pick a favorite flower amid the riot of color and form, though I really love those climbing nasturtiums.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia.
What a beautiful garden, Derrick — with something different at every turn!
Thank you very much, Janet.
Soaked in the beauty at every turn 🙂
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
Gorgeous Derrick!
Thank you very much, Cindy
The tall blue vase is beautiful!
It surely is, Steve. Thanks very much
What wonderfully sunny garden scenes. I love the little mice on sticks!
Thanks very much, Susan. Jackie likes them too – a present from Elizabeth
What happened to dinner? Or should I say, tea? Lovely garden!!!!
Dinner is fine. It’s only tea oop north. That came on the next post 🙂 Thanks very much, Donna.
Your marvelous garden is in its full summer glory, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly. It is so surprising to think back to its winter state. Thanks very much, Dolly.
My pleasure, Derrick.
Thank you for taking us around the garden on such a wonderful tour!
My faves were the kitchen corner, the garage door frontage, and the waterboy! Have to say…the mice atop the sticks made me laugh! 😀
(I always enjoy reading your photo-titles.)
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn. X
A veritable multitude of floral riches!!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
What an explosion of growth and colours. You and the head gardener keep very busy.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal.
I can’t get over how many flowering plants you have tucked into your garden – do you replace any that are looking past their best/dead, with the same type of plant or another…
Jackie can’t leave a garden centre empty handed – so spent ones are replaced by those in season. The main problem is finding space 🙂 Thanks very much, Catherine
An absolutely wonderful garden, Derrick.You both deserve enormous credit for all the hours you have both put in to achieve such marvellous results.
Thank you so much, John – from us both
The images are so attractive and more than wonderful
Thanks very much, Mina
Most welcome, my friend
What a joy!
Thanks very much, Sue
I’m impressed with your beds as they look so full. How deep is the deepest? And how long did they take to establish?
Many of the beds are inches deep over concrete or an old solid pond liner. Most were in situ but completely overgrown when we arrived seven years ago. We don’t know about the deepest 🙂
I’m sorry, I mean ‘wide’, though it is interesting to know the depth as well.
OK. I’ll try again – We have been here 7 years. Before then most beds were laid out, but totally overgrown. We created the Back Drive borders – each about a metre in depth; the Rose Garden – literally a tip which had to be dug out ( buried concrete blocks and even a bath complete with taps ) and levelled – most roses put in 5 years ago; and the New Bed – raised on concrete within a frame of the aforementioned concrete blocks. Other beds roughly 3 metres in depth. Thanks for persisting, Helen
Thanks very much, Helen
Beautiful! Your flowers are so amazing. (As are your photography skills). I don’t think I ever noticed your birdbath before. I love ours but it seems I am forever cleaning it.
Thanks very much, AnneMarie. They do need frequent cleaning 🙂
Just amazing Derrick! So many beautiful layers, texture and colour throughout. In my younger days, I’ve dreamt of a flower garden like yours of my own. Now, I’m far too selfish with my time. Just the deadheading must take a huge effort. Time well spent, it’s wonderful. Bravo to you both ! xK
Thank you iso much, Kelly