Yesterday evening Flo had transferred one more wheelbarrow load of compost into the Rose Garden and another to the new raised bed at the end of the Back Drive.
This morning Jackie spread one heap on the newly planted bed,
and continued weeding the gravel path.
The borders are beginning to bloom nicely.
I began refilling the now empty compost bin.
Before lunch the Head Gardener distributed the last load of compost on the Rose Garden soil she had weeded yesterday.
The Heligan Path, weaving its way between the Cryptomeria and the Weeping Birch Beds; and the Phantom Path, separating the other side of the Cryptomeria and Margery’s Beds are looking tidier.
At the end of the morning I published https://derrickjknight.com/2022/04/18/a-knights-tale-126-a-nod-to-little-gidding/
Late this afternoon Elizabeth visited with forms from Barclays Bank re closure of Mum’s account which should have come to me. Somebody has got their wires crossed. She will need to telephone the bank’s bereavement team again to sort this out before we can close the account.
Since we don’t have enough of yesterday’s roast meal leftovers for a fourth person we were unable to ask her to join us. That is what we will be having, with the same beverages as we had then.
The flowers look beautiful and bright. It must be quite tiring tending to such a spread out garden. Kudos to the ‘head gardener’!
Thank you very much from us both, Joycee
You’re welcome.
It’s nice to see the garden recovering from winter and the windstorms. ☺️
Thanks very much, John
The gardens and walkways look very beautiful, Jackie, Derrick and Flo. The three of you have worked hard at making, and keeping, a bit of paradise there.
Thank you very much from us all, Lavinia
“A tidy ship is a happy ship” Derrick …
Cheers, Ivor
The constant work keeps your garden beautiful–even the back drive border!
Good luck with straightening out the forms and closing the account.
Thank you very much, Merril
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
Weeding is not my fun part of gardening, but it makes a great difference. With a garden the size of yours and the great variety of flowering plants, the result is pure enchantment. Somebody in the Barclays Bank bereavement team is not paying attention to details. Perhaps, a stint at weeding your gravel path would do the trick 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene 🙂
All that hard work is paying off!!
Such a wonderful post – and so reassuring too – I also spent this long weekend weeding beds and the gravel drive; mulching with compost until one heap was empty, then rejoicing in having said heap empty area to fill again. I’m so pleased to hear that we’re in line with the Head Gardener’s instructions… that bodes well for this season’s garden! Your garden and work in it is so inspiring 🙂
Thank you very much, Emma. We certainly are carrying out similar processes. I wish you well with yours
The back drive border looks lovely with its fresh new blooms!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Garden is beautiful. Sounds like you are getting closer to the end of settling your Mum’s estate.
Garden is beautiful. Sounds like you are getting closer to the end of settling your Mum’s estate.
We hope so, Pat. Thank you very much
I really like those beds with wooden edges. They must be easy to make and very sturdy.
They are – that is there to deter drivers from crushing our plants, John. Thanks very much
Tidying can be hard work but well worth it. Everything looks great!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Great job, Flo! Great job, Jackie! Your hard work is noticed and appreciated! The garden is smiling, too! 🙂 The raised bed is looking so beautiful! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you very much from us all, Carolyn X
Jackie and Flo have obviously been working hard on your garden. It is looking better than ever! Just beautiful. 💞
Thank you so much, AnneMarie
Whatever did you do without Flo? 😉 The garden looks so pretty!
Thanks very much, Laurie 🙂
It is always good to see a promising compost bin.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
😯
Thanks a lot Becky X
Teamwork! Everything looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
Much appreciated, Jill
What a great start for Spring 😎
Thanks very much, Val
The garden is looking good, Derrick. I think weeding a gravel path would have its challenges. We have pavers and have to pull the weeds between the bricks – tedious but necessary.
Indeed, Barbara. Thank you very much
Hi Derrick, I’m just back from five days at my sister’s house. A very busy time as she has decided to put her house on the market, so no lingering over the laptop for me! But I have just sped read your posts from this time. I wish we had had a Flo with us to help with tidying and sorting. And someone with Sam’s rowing muscles would have come in handy too.
Thank you so much, Gwen
Such a lot of work, Derrick. Weeding the gravel path must be quite a challenge. Great going, Jackie. 👏🏻
Thank you very much from us both, Sylvia
The Maintenace Department is in full control. Weeding can be a backbreaking enterprise but infinitely fruitful in the long run. I see the gate has a sign that says ‘Old Post House’.
Well observed, Uma. Thank you very much
Nice borders! But the winding phantom path to Florence is my favorite.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I love that your home is referred to as The Old Post Office. I suppose ages ago you blogged about it. What a lovely oasis to spend time in apart from those dreaded weeds in the driveway.
Thank you very much Suzanne. The transformation from a jungle was well documented
You could have just prepared extra vegetables.
Thanks for that, Andrew
Many hands make light work
Thanks a lot, Sheree
There is a lot of work in keeping a garden of your size tidy but your beautiful garden shows that it is worthwhile.
Thank you so much, Eugi
The new flowerbed is looking good.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Work, work, but I guess is a pleasure to be surrounded by such beauties 🌸😉
Indeed. Thanks very much, Ribana
Oh, things are looking so good! I don’t believe I’ve ever seen the driveway gardens looking so lovely! Your constant hard work surely pays off, Jackie, and Derrick (and Flo and friends).
Thank you very much from us all, Jodie X
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The borders are charming. Everything looks healthy and refreshed. That is a long, long gravel driveway to weed. Clearly Jackie is up to the challenge, though.
Thank you so much, Alys