On this warm and sunny day Jackie unwrapped the wooden patio chairs and
we set them in place;
Flo continued her work in the garden, clearing twigs and leaves of cordyline
Australis and setting about burning them;
I wandered around with a camera.
Jackie and I took a forest drive after lunch while the others dealt with banking.
I photographed wild woodland daffodils along the banks of the rippling, reflecting Lin Brook, where bent a broken tree trunk.
We continued along Highwood Road, with shadows
falling across last autumn’s fallen leaves and the trunks of trees.
A field horse churned up a mud bath and splashed around in it before joining
its companions in a run,
while others grazed in a field opposite.
A drift of daffodils enhanced a neighbouring piece of land.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome chicken and vegetable stewp, with which she, Becky, and Ian drank Portuguese Rosé, while I drank Patrick Chodot Fleurie 2019.
Lovely family accomplishing a lot of work, with nice forest drives and one of Jackie’s delicious meals to cap the evening off.
Thank you so much, Pat
It looks like a glorious day–almost summery. So many beautiful photos–garden, fields, and woods–I can’t pick a favorite. I do like how you caught the horses in motion. The second photo looks like the trio are doing a dance routine.
You’re right, Merril! The trio do look like they’re dancing, but naturally, not like dressage prissiness.
I thought sort of a vaudeville act. 😀
Yes, I could go with equine vaudevillians! 😀
Thank you very much, Merril. Horses full of the joys of spring
You’re welcome, and yes. 😊
Lovely blooming garden Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy
I love the drift of daffodils in their natural setting.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Looking good, and you have some instant garden help…:-) spring is coming which means autumn for me.
Yes. I hope yours will be mild. Thanks very much, Catherine
Be careful. You know what they say… In like a lamb, out like a lion!
It didn’t come in like a lamb, Andrew. Thanks very much
Good to see Jackie back in the garden, Derrick. Flo is a great help, we can tell. Hope they can get the banking sorted out Ok.
All should come right eventually, Maj. Thank you very much
I love country lanes especially driving around bends and curves. It’s that expectation of surprises and landscape beauty.
Indeed, Chrissy. Thank you very much
Oh so nice a photo shoot!
“wild woodland daffodils along the banks of the rippling, reflecting Lin Brook, where bent a broken tree trunk”
Thank you very much, Yvette
It looked a beautiful spring afternoon.
Thanks a lot, John
The weather certainly moved up a notch. Well done to Flo, she looks like she’s enjoying the task too.
Loving the field horses having springtime fun.
On such a lovely day, my day was made up too when the sheep and the early lambs arrived.
Thank you so much, Sue. Flo really is enjoying it. She has always been fond of gardening and animals
We had the sun but not quite enough warmth to get out the garden chairs. I liked the energetic horses.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Lots of sun here but it’s still cold. Going to take a while to warm things up.
Thanks very much, Gary
Looks like an all round good day on the English Riviera. Slightly colder in the midlands, but still pleasant – not that I got out much . . .
Thanks a lot, Quercus
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Looks idyllic, Derrick – garden and forest.
Thank you very much, Mike
It’s nice to see your garden blooming, and I especially like the daffodils blooming by the stream. Every time I’ve seen horses running in person, I can feel their energy. I bet you felt it, too.
Yes, indeed, JoAnna. Thank you very much
You captured the beauty of the day perfectly, Derrick. Your photographs are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Jill
What a beautiful day to work in the garden 🌸😉
Thank you very much, Ribana
Spring sunshine at last Derrick … here in Geelong I’m enjoying a warm and sunny autumn day, a pleasant 26’C ..
Thank you very much, Ivor
So glad I checked in today! I love your garden pictures. And the flowers are coming through beautifully. The horses seem to be happy for good weather, too!
Thank you very much, Cynthia
Oh, gosh this post made me smile. Happy, happy spring!
Thank you very much, Laurie
That would be so nice having daffodils coming up everywhere. They are so pretty! I might have to invest in a few this year for our front yard.
They certainly cheer everything up, AnneMarie. Thanks very much
So far our autumn is turning out to be summery warm with deep red sunrises and a buttery yellow moon rising shortly after sunset. Leaves eddying down in the hot breezes are distinctly autumnal, so it is a pleasure looking at the spring flowers in your garden. As always, I enjoy the play of shadow and light in your photographs.
Thank you very much for this eloquent contrasting description of your season, Anne
Garden starting to look gorgeous
Thanks very much Bothe Sheree and Rupali
I agree with Sheree.
Flowers, a country lane, and ponies running around the daffodils – i sure doesn’t get any better than that!
It doesn’t, GP. Thanks very much
What a beautiful walk in the woods and I am glad to see your garden coming back to its spring glory
Thank you so much, Geetha
Welcome Derrick
Beautiful photos and appears spring is beginning to make a statement.
It is. Thank you very much, Eugi
Beautiful pictures on a wonderful day.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
Jackie has appeared after a long time before the camera. The forest drive has yielded your trademark shots.
Thank you so much, Uma
Your sunny spring photos warm the heart, Derrick and Jackie! I am glad you have Flo there to help with the gardening.
I especially love the photos of the rippling brook with its shadows and light. It is clear, and I can see the stones on the bottom.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia
I posted this on my FB page for all those who are missing the start of spring (the way I am) to enjoy your garden, your forest drive, and the photos of life in your neck of the woods. I love those flowers… especially the camellia!
Thank you so much, Jan
Your garden is going to be beautiful this summer!
Thank you very much, Aletta
Flo makes a lovely header photo. Is she wearing rainbow Crocs on her feet? My daughter and her boyfriend have matching pairs of the same, if so. lol The daffodils are lovely and so surprising to me – ours are blooming in full force as well, but I think of you as so far ahead of me as far as spring goes. Maybe you just have that many more flowers that bloom early.
The wooden chairs are just gorgeous! Love that color.
I love the horses running. Don’t they look happy that it’s finally spring? Me too!
Thank you so much, Jodie. Yes, they are Crocs
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It’s heartwarming to see your marvelous garden springing to life in all its glorious colors and your beautiful granddaughter working in the garden.
Thank you so much, Dolly